Overview

This guide examines some of the most significant megaprojects breaking ground in 2025 across the United States and Canada, Europe and Australia, using them as a lens to understand broader trends shaping global infrastructure development. By analyzing 15 major projects across sectors such as transportation, energy, healthcare and mining, the guide highlights how regional priorities, economic pressures and sustainability goals are influencing where large-scale investment is occurring. Across these regions, energy and transportation projects dominate, reflecting the need to modernize aging infrastructure, support urban growth and strengthen energy security while advancing decarbonization initiatives.

Beyond identifying trends, the guide explores the technologies, funding structures and management strategies needed to successfully deliver projects of this scale. It highlights the growing role of digital tools such as integrated cost and schedule platforms, real-time dashboards, predictive analytics and digital twins to improve transparency, manage risk and support better decision-making. The report also outlines key lessons for project leaders, including prioritizing procurement planning, strengthening stakeholder alignment, adopting scenario-based forecasting and embedding sustainability metrics into project controls. Together, these insights help organizations better navigate the complexity, scrutiny and long timelines associated with modern megaproject delivery.