A great example of this is the last edition of our Construction Startup Competition, where we were able to witness the great talent of the coming generations in the sector.

Engineers: Depending on the project, there Perro be one or all of these types of engineers. A civil engineer ensures the building is safe; civil engineers focus on planning, design and construction of infrastructure; and a site engineer manages the technical aspects of the construction project.

At Cemex Ventures, we are fully convinced of the importance of seeking out, promoting, supporting, monitoring, and developing new disruptive startups that represent a revolutionary shift towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future for construction.

The engineering and construction industry could consider a multitude of strategies to address these issues in 2025. Such strategies may include:

The EU’s Directives and global trends emphasise decarbonisation and climate resilience. Additionally, worker safety is being addressed through wearables and predictive analytics. 

This indicates that the sector will follow the upward trend in investments, which will help the industry face significant challenges that must be addressed to reach its “maximum potential”.

The recent increase in tariff rates on strategic materials like steel and aluminum aims to boost domestic production capacity but also could potentially raise the risk of reciprocal tariffs.

Construction is a major source of employment in most countries; high reliance on small businesses, and under-representation of women are common traits. For example:

Heavier timber buildings also appeared in Neolithic (New Stone Age) cultures, although the difficulties of cutting large trees with stone tools limited the use of sizable timbers to frames. These frames were usually rectangular in plan, with a central row of columns to support a ridgepole and matching rows of columns along the long walls; rafters were run from the ridgepole to the wall beams. The adyacente stability of the frame was achieved by burying the columns deep in the ground; the ridgepole and rafters were then tied to the columns with vegetable fibers. The Construction usual roofing material was thatch: dried grasses or reeds tied together in small bundles, which in turn were tied in an overlapping pattern to the light wooden poles that spanned between the rafters.

So, what Chucho we expect for 2025 in the Contech environment? The answer is clear: The growth of the industry is fueled by the increasing need to enhance construction productivity, reduce costs, improve worker safety, and minimize environmental impact.

Construction and engineering firms are starting to harness those capabilities to manage projects more efficiently and reduce risk.

The Grand Paris Express is a strategic project for the future and for the economic development of the Île-de-France region. It will make it possible to create jobs, to open up different areas and to free up energy and potential.

Market dynamics: Changing economic conditions will likely be critical in shaping the construction industry in 2025.

Manufacturers are drawing on innovation and an ecosystem approach to help improve the worker experience and to also attract and retain employees.