A wave of multibillion-dollar megaprojects is redefining the U.S. construction sector in 2025, with nine of the largest breaking ground in October, according to new data from Dodge Construction Network (DCN).
Why It Matters
These colossal projects are powering overall industry gains at a time when more traditional commercial and residential construction is under pressure.
High-value builds—ranging from data centers and liquefied natural gas export terminals to major manufacturing facilities—are not only generating jobs and economic activity, but also underscoring shifting industrial priorities and persistent challenges around labor, permitting, and infrastructure capacity.
What To Know
U.S. construction starts climbed sharply in October 2025, boosted by a surge in projects valued at over $1 billion, DCN reports.
These “megaprojects” are large-scale, long-duration efforts that require billions in investment and typically involve complex partnerships across public, private, federal, and sometimes international stakeholders…