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Winning construction sectors under Trump's agenda

5/02/2025, 15:25

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As Trump enacts his policy vision, several construction sectors are primed for a surge thanks to regulatory reforms, expedited approvals and new priorities. Contractors anticipate major windfalls in data centers, energy infrastructure, manufacturing plants and traditional infrastructure.

This data center boom will fuel massive demand for new power plants and grid upgrades. Over 30% of contractors predict higher 2025 energy construction driven by Trump’s pro-fossil fuel, pro-nuclear policies.

Manufacturing Reinvestment

Trump’s “America First” tax breaks and fast-tracking aim to accelerate the $988 billion private investment reviving U.S. biotech, chip and EV battery plants. 25% of contractors see more manufacturing work ahead.

Highways Over Rail

Finally, Trump is expected to prioritize funding for roads, bridges and highways over initiatives like high-speed rail in forthcoming infrastructure legislation favoring rural Republican voters.

While creating uncertainty elsewhere, Trump’s policies look purpose-built to catalyze booms in data centers, power plants, factories and highway projects over the next four years.

Soruce: Construction Dive