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The third quarter 2025 edition of FMI’s North American Engineering and Construction Outlook forecasts just 1% growth in U.S. construction spending. While residential markets face affordability challenges, sectors like data centers, transportation and power infrastructure remain strong.
Organizations must grow strategically and not simply answer every client demand or proposal. There must be a fact-based approach to decision-making to be profitable.
Compared to earlier quarters, the risks facing the Canadian economy are becoming more pronounced. FMI’s upcoming third quarter outlook for 2025 will reflect these mounting pressures and the growing uncertainty surrounding the Canadian construction industry.
Discover our latest building products sector forecasts, including a deep dive on current flooring trends in the first edition of our 2025 market forecasts.
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