GITNUXREPORT 2025

Remote And Hybrid Work In The Infrastructure Industry Statistics

Majority of infrastructure professionals support hybrid work for increased productivity and collaboration.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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60% of infrastructure companies plan to adopt flexible work arrangements by 2025

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78% of infrastructure companies expect remote work to continue post-pandemic

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27% of infrastructure firms plan to increase remote work capabilities in the next two years

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53% of firms in the infrastructure industry plan to expand remote work policies over the next year

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44% of infrastructure companies plan to expand remote work options in the coming years

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40% of infrastructure firms increased their investment in remote collaboration tools in the last year

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32% of project teams utilize cloud-based management tools for remote collaboration

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55% of remote infrastructure workers use mobile devices to access work sites and data

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46% of infrastructure teams report improved safety compliance with remote monitoring

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72% of civil contractors adopt remote site management tools

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59% of remote infrastructure workers have access to virtual reality for project visualization

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33% of infrastructure maintenance tasks are now managed remotely using IoT sensors

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49% of infrastructure projects now utilize remote-site monitoring tools

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80% of infrastructure businesses have adopted cloud-based project management tools

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38% of site engineers utilize drone technology for remote site inspections

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51% of infrastructure project managers have adopted remote scheduling tools

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71% of project teams credit remote collaboration tools for their project success

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64% of civil engineering firms have adopted digital twin technology for remote project management

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57% of the infrastructure workforce utilize digital tools for remote training and development

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28% of infrastructure organizations are planning to implement more advanced remote sensing technologies

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50% of infrastructure workers are using augmented reality (AR) tools for remote site inspections

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45% of infrastructure project teams report increased project visibility through remote management tools

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60% of infrastructure firms plan to integrate AI-powered remote monitoring solutions in the next two years

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53% of construction firms have increased use of remote engineering simulations

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62% of infrastructure workers utilize virtual collaboration platforms for cross-disciplinary team coordination

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59% of project teams use digital dashboards for remote project monitoring

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70% of infrastructure professionals prefer hybrid work models to improve productivity

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45% of engineers working remotely reported increased work-life balance

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55% of project managers in infrastructure sectors believe remote work enhances collaboration when integrated properly

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52% of civil engineers support hybrid work models citing increased project flexibility

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58% of surveyed infrastructure workers say remote work has improved their job satisfaction

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72% of new infrastructure hires are interested in flexible or remote work options

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81% of infrastructure professionals see remote work as key to attracting future talent

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54% of infrastructure professionals believe remote work helps reduce burnout

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60% of survey respondents in infrastructure believe hybrid work models will become the norm

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55% of construction workers in infrastructure say remote work has improved project safety outcomes

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68% of infrastructure stakeholders prefer having a hybrid work approach to balance onsite and remote activities

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47% of civil engineers support increasing remote work opportunities in the industry

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29% of workers in infrastructure sectors have security concerns related to remote work

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54% of remote infrastructure workers report better work-life integration

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77% of stakeholders in infrastructure projects believe remote work improves stakeholder engagement

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62% of civil engineering students prefer remote internships and training programs

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34% of infrastructure workforce believe remote work has led to better project quality

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53% of infrastructure managers say remote work has improved decision-making processes

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23% of infrastructure workers prefer fully remote roles over hybrid options

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46% of infrastructure professionals feel remote work has improved safety monitoring capabilities

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72% of infrastructure project stakeholders favor flexible work arrangements to balance project demands

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79% of stakeholders see remote work as a driver for sustainability in infrastructure projects

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45% of civil engineers believe remote work has improved project documentation accuracy

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69% of project managers see remote work as essential for modern infrastructure project delivery

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32% of civil engineering students prefer remote learning over traditional classroom settings

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76% of infrastructure companies believe remote work increases employee productivity

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24% of civil engineers are concerned about data security in remote work environments

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55% of infrastructure specialists believe remote work has accelerated innovation cycles

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49% of project managers report that remote work has enhanced project stakeholder engagement

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43% of civil engineers report remote work has improved project documentation quality

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31% of infrastructure professionals consider remote work as a crucial factor for future project success

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76% of infrastructure companies believe remote work fosters better innovation and creativity

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25% of engineers reported productivity improvements due to remote work

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35% of infrastructure projects experienced faster completion times with remote and hybrid work policies

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80% of infrastructure firms allow some form of remote work

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50% of remote infrastructure workers reported reduced commuting time as a significant benefit

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30% of infrastructure workers face challenges with remote work due to collaboration issues

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43% of construction managers report remote work has improved stakeholder communication

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48% of infrastructure organizations have formal remote work policies in place

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36% of civil engineering firms report difficulties in managing remote teams

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25% of infrastructure companies experienced cybersecurity threats due to remote access

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66% of prefabrication projects in infrastructure benefit from remote coordination

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41% of infrastructure sectors have seen increased innovation due to remote collaboration

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44% of project owners report cost savings linked to remote project oversight

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37% of infrastructure firms experienced increased project costs due to remote work infrastructure investments

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73% of infrastructure project timelines have been positively impacted by remote collaboration practices

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45% of project teams report increased responsiveness on remote communications platforms

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58% of infrastructure firms say remote work has helped attract younger talent

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49% of infrastructure firms report an increase in remote work-related cybersecurity measures

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87% of organizations see remote work as a catalyst for innovation in infrastructure design and planning

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29% of infrastructure firms face hurdles in implementing remote work policies due to outdated infrastructure

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61% of infrastructure firms report that remote work has improved stakeholder communication

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42% of infrastructure organizations cite cost reductions associated with remote work infrastructure

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28% of infrastructure projects have faced delays attributed to remote work implementation issues

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69% of infrastructure companies observe a positive impact of remote work on project safety compliance

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65% of infrastructure companies found cost savings on office space with remote work policies

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67% of infrastructure firms offer training to adapt to remote working environments

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63% of infrastructure project delays were reduced when remote and hybrid work were implemented

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70% of engineering consultancies have increased flexible working options post-pandemic

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42% of infrastructure companies report challenges in maintaining team cohesion remotely

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24% of infrastructure organizations are investing in virtual collaboration training programs

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69% of infrastructure companies report higher employee retention linked to flexible work policies

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31% of infrastructure companies report increased employee engagement due to remote work policies

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Key Highlights

70% of infrastructure professionals prefer hybrid work models to improve productivity
45% of engineers working remotely reported increased work-life balance
60% of infrastructure companies plan to adopt flexible work arrangements by 2025
55% of project managers in infrastructure sectors believe remote work enhances collaboration when integrated properly
40% of infrastructure firms increased their investment in remote collaboration tools in the last year
25% of engineers reported productivity improvements due to remote work
35% of infrastructure projects experienced faster completion times with remote and hybrid work policies
80% of infrastructure firms allow some form of remote work
50% of remote infrastructure workers reported reduced commuting time as a significant benefit
65% of infrastructure companies found cost savings on office space with remote work policies
52% of civil engineers support hybrid work models citing increased project flexibility
30% of infrastructure workers face challenges with remote work due to collaboration issues
78% of infrastructure companies expect remote work to continue post-pandemic

As remote and hybrid work models reshape the infrastructure industry, with 70% of professionals preferring flexible arrangements and 60% believing they boost project speed and safety, the industry is witnessing a transformation that promises increased productivity, cost savings, and a future where remote collaboration becomes the new norm.

Company and Industry Outlooks and Plans

60% of infrastructure companies plan to adopt flexible work arrangements by 2025
78% of infrastructure companies expect remote work to continue post-pandemic
27% of infrastructure firms plan to increase remote work capabilities in the next two years
53% of firms in the infrastructure industry plan to expand remote work policies over the next year
44% of infrastructure companies plan to expand remote work options in the coming years

Company and Industry Outlooks and Plans Interpretation

With over half of infrastructure firms embracing flexible work policies and nearly 80% expecting remote work to persist, it's clear that even steel and concrete are shifting toward a more adaptable, digitally-connected future—proving that construction sites aren’t the only thing being built remotely anymore.

Digital Tools and Technologies Usage

40% of infrastructure firms increased their investment in remote collaboration tools in the last year
32% of project teams utilize cloud-based management tools for remote collaboration
55% of remote infrastructure workers use mobile devices to access work sites and data
46% of infrastructure teams report improved safety compliance with remote monitoring
72% of civil contractors adopt remote site management tools
59% of remote infrastructure workers have access to virtual reality for project visualization
33% of infrastructure maintenance tasks are now managed remotely using IoT sensors
49% of infrastructure projects now utilize remote-site monitoring tools
80% of infrastructure businesses have adopted cloud-based project management tools
38% of site engineers utilize drone technology for remote site inspections
51% of infrastructure project managers have adopted remote scheduling tools
71% of project teams credit remote collaboration tools for their project success
64% of civil engineering firms have adopted digital twin technology for remote project management
57% of the infrastructure workforce utilize digital tools for remote training and development
28% of infrastructure organizations are planning to implement more advanced remote sensing technologies
50% of infrastructure workers are using augmented reality (AR) tools for remote site inspections
45% of infrastructure project teams report increased project visibility through remote management tools
60% of infrastructure firms plan to integrate AI-powered remote monitoring solutions in the next two years
53% of construction firms have increased use of remote engineering simulations
62% of infrastructure workers utilize virtual collaboration platforms for cross-disciplinary team coordination
59% of project teams use digital dashboards for remote project monitoring

Digital Tools and Technologies Usage Interpretation

As infrastructure firms increasingly embrace digital tools—from drones and VR to AI-driven remote monitoring—it's clear that in the evolving digital landscape, staying connected isn't just a convenience; it's the blueprint for safer, more efficient, and more successful projects.

Professionals' Attitudes and Perceptions

70% of infrastructure professionals prefer hybrid work models to improve productivity
45% of engineers working remotely reported increased work-life balance
55% of project managers in infrastructure sectors believe remote work enhances collaboration when integrated properly
52% of civil engineers support hybrid work models citing increased project flexibility
58% of surveyed infrastructure workers say remote work has improved their job satisfaction
72% of new infrastructure hires are interested in flexible or remote work options
81% of infrastructure professionals see remote work as key to attracting future talent
54% of infrastructure professionals believe remote work helps reduce burnout
60% of survey respondents in infrastructure believe hybrid work models will become the norm
55% of construction workers in infrastructure say remote work has improved project safety outcomes
68% of infrastructure stakeholders prefer having a hybrid work approach to balance onsite and remote activities
47% of civil engineers support increasing remote work opportunities in the industry
29% of workers in infrastructure sectors have security concerns related to remote work
54% of remote infrastructure workers report better work-life integration
77% of stakeholders in infrastructure projects believe remote work improves stakeholder engagement
62% of civil engineering students prefer remote internships and training programs
34% of infrastructure workforce believe remote work has led to better project quality
53% of infrastructure managers say remote work has improved decision-making processes
23% of infrastructure workers prefer fully remote roles over hybrid options
46% of infrastructure professionals feel remote work has improved safety monitoring capabilities
72% of infrastructure project stakeholders favor flexible work arrangements to balance project demands
79% of stakeholders see remote work as a driver for sustainability in infrastructure projects
45% of civil engineers believe remote work has improved project documentation accuracy
69% of project managers see remote work as essential for modern infrastructure project delivery
32% of civil engineering students prefer remote learning over traditional classroom settings
76% of infrastructure companies believe remote work increases employee productivity
24% of civil engineers are concerned about data security in remote work environments
55% of infrastructure specialists believe remote work has accelerated innovation cycles
49% of project managers report that remote work has enhanced project stakeholder engagement
43% of civil engineers report remote work has improved project documentation quality
31% of infrastructure professionals consider remote work as a crucial factor for future project success
76% of infrastructure companies believe remote work fosters better innovation and creativity

Professionals' Attitudes and Perceptions Interpretation

With over 70% of infrastructure professionals endorsing hybrid models as a productivity booster and 81% viewing remote work as vital for future talent attraction, it's clear that the industry is shifting from hard hats to hard deadlines on work flexibility, recognizing that a balanced approach not only elevates safety and collaboration but also stabilizes job satisfaction without compromising security.

Remote Work Adoption and Impact

25% of engineers reported productivity improvements due to remote work
35% of infrastructure projects experienced faster completion times with remote and hybrid work policies
80% of infrastructure firms allow some form of remote work
50% of remote infrastructure workers reported reduced commuting time as a significant benefit
30% of infrastructure workers face challenges with remote work due to collaboration issues
43% of construction managers report remote work has improved stakeholder communication
48% of infrastructure organizations have formal remote work policies in place
36% of civil engineering firms report difficulties in managing remote teams
25% of infrastructure companies experienced cybersecurity threats due to remote access
66% of prefabrication projects in infrastructure benefit from remote coordination
41% of infrastructure sectors have seen increased innovation due to remote collaboration
44% of project owners report cost savings linked to remote project oversight
37% of infrastructure firms experienced increased project costs due to remote work infrastructure investments
73% of infrastructure project timelines have been positively impacted by remote collaboration practices
45% of project teams report increased responsiveness on remote communications platforms
58% of infrastructure firms say remote work has helped attract younger talent
49% of infrastructure firms report an increase in remote work-related cybersecurity measures
87% of organizations see remote work as a catalyst for innovation in infrastructure design and planning
29% of infrastructure firms face hurdles in implementing remote work policies due to outdated infrastructure
61% of infrastructure firms report that remote work has improved stakeholder communication
42% of infrastructure organizations cite cost reductions associated with remote work infrastructure
28% of infrastructure projects have faced delays attributed to remote work implementation issues
69% of infrastructure companies observe a positive impact of remote work on project safety compliance

Remote Work Adoption and Impact Interpretation

Despite revealing productivity gains and faster project completion times—bolstered by formal remote policies and stakeholder communication—remote work in the infrastructure industry also highlights ongoing hurdles like cybersecurity threats, management challenges, and implementation delays, illustrating a complex balancing act between innovation-driven benefits and the persistent need for infrastructural modernization.

Workplace Practices and Trends

65% of infrastructure companies found cost savings on office space with remote work policies
67% of infrastructure firms offer training to adapt to remote working environments
63% of infrastructure project delays were reduced when remote and hybrid work were implemented
70% of engineering consultancies have increased flexible working options post-pandemic
42% of infrastructure companies report challenges in maintaining team cohesion remotely
24% of infrastructure organizations are investing in virtual collaboration training programs
69% of infrastructure companies report higher employee retention linked to flexible work policies
31% of infrastructure companies report increased employee engagement due to remote work policies

Workplace Practices and Trends Interpretation

While remote and hybrid work arrangements in the infrastructure industry have propelled cost savings, flexible employee retention, and project efficiencies, nearly half grapple with securing team cohesion—highlighting that even in towering steel and concrete, smooth collaboration remains the ultimate engineering challenge.