REGIONAL REPORT Ӏ THE AMERICAS
2027, funding 240,000 new units and the renewal of 300,000 more. Municipal reforms on zoning, development charges, and land-use regulations are also expected to facilitate supply expansion, particularly in Toronto and Vancouver, where affordability ratios remain the highest nationally.
INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENERGY The U.S. infrastructure and energy sectors face short-term slowdowns due to policy reversals. On January 20, 2025, funding under the IIJA and IRA was temporarily halted, including 400 cancelled grants worth $1.7 billion. Subsequent legislative actions, like the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), have compressed project timelines and diverted funds from climate resilience toward fossil fuel infrastructure. High-profile projects such as
California’s high-speed rail have been impacted, though private capital is increasingly stepping in to fill the gap. The trend mirrors European practices, where private investment underpins nearly half of airport infrastructure. Federal grants through the FHWA, including $4.9 billion for bridge repairs and $500 million for rural bridge upgrades, alongside state-level initiatives like Virginia’s $7 billion transport investment, provide selective support.
GROWTH AREAS
Despite headwinds, sectors tied to technological infrastructure and domestic energy show promise. Private investments in AI and data centres are driving new construction projects, with initiatives like the Stargate Project expected to deliver 20 data centres with a projected $500B investment by 2029. Companies such as Amazon are expanding U.S. data centre complexes with investments exceeding $20 billion. In energy, President Trump’s policies
aim to triple nuclear capacity to 400GW by 2050, modernise reactor approvals, and reinvigorate coal generation through a $200 billion Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment Program. Domestic solar manufacturing is also growing, highlighted by T1 Energy’s $850 million solar cell facility in Austin, Texas, scheduled to produce 5GW annually by the end of 2026.
CANADA’S CONSTRUCTION LANDSCAPE Canadian construction recovery is supported by 11.1% YoY growth in building permits in March 2025 and a 3.3% increase in total building construction investment in Q1, 2025. Energy, transport, and infrastructure investments, coupled with the National Housing Strategy, underpin this growth.
The MAX Trailer brand, part of Luxembourg headquartered The Faymonville Group (a full-range manufacturer of special vehicles for heavy load transport and special transport), is entering the North American trailer market. The company has setup an assembly plant in Little Rock, Arkansas,
from where the first two models, the SteeroX and HoverX, will be launched. The SteeroX is a compact single drop trailer. Its steerable 2+2 axle
layout is engineered for high payloads and improved manoeuvrability, says MAX Trailer. It has an extendable deck, low platform height, and generous axle stroke, and 126” rear swing clearance gooseneck, making it suitable for a wide range of loads. The HoverX is a three-axle double drop trailer that can be extended via a nitro-booster or a 2-axle Joe Dog. MAX Trailer says it is the ideal solution for transporting oversized loads that would otherwise exceed standard height limits. Its extendable ultra-low main deck profile is designed to create room for taller freight while improving stability on the road. A hydraulic king pin steering system
Carney’s administration has removed
federal barriers to inter-provincial trade, scrapped the carbon tax on fuel and residential heating, and retained incentives for clean energy investments. Energy infrastructure projects, such as Ontario’s four SMR nuclear plants ($28.5B), are designed to add 16,000MW by 2050. Road, rail, and transit investments across Alberta, Quebec, and Western Canada total billions, enhancing both mobility and construction output. Residential construction faces supply-
side pressures from steel, aluminium, and equipment costs linked to U.S. tariffs, yet ongoing regulatory reforms, debt and equity financing, and provincial initiatives are expected to bolster growth in the second half of 2025.
FUTURE FORECAST Over the medium term, GlobalData forecasts U.S. construction to achieve an average 1.9% CAGR from 2026–2029, supported by transport infrastructure and institutional buildings. Canada is projected to record 2.8% average annual growth, underpinned by energy and utilities projects, transport upgrades, and housing initiatives. Technological and energy sectors
will continue to drive opportunities, from nuclear expansion to domestic manufacturing and renewable energy
MAX TRAILER LAUNCHES IN NORTH AMERICA WITH TWO DROP TRAILERS
aims to provide control in tight job sites or on winding routes. With a bolt-on coupling design, the drop deck can be extended quickly and safely with additional inserts when extra length is needed. It has a fully metallised frame to protect against corrosion.
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