GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Infrastructure Industry Statistics

Infrastructure industry invests heavily in upskilling to bridge skills gaps effectively.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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The global infrastructure industry is forecasted to spend $1.2 trillion annually on workforce development by 2026

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65% of infrastructure companies are investing in virtual reality (VR) training modules

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Investment in AI-powered training tools in infrastructure firms increased by 70% between 2022 and 2023

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68% of infrastructure companies have increased their investment in employee training over the past five years

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45% of infrastructure workers feel their skills are not keeping pace with technological changes

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60% of organizations in the infrastructure sector plan to upskill their workforce by 2025

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52% of infrastructure companies have implemented digital training programs for their employees

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Reskilling initiatives in the infrastructure sector have led to a 25% increase in project delivery efficiency

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37% of infrastructure firms report difficulty in recruiting workers with modern digital skills

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70% of infrastructure companies see upskilling as essential to remaining competitive

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The top three skills in demand in the infrastructure industry are project management, digital skills, and sustainability expertise

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Only 40% of infrastructure workers feel they receive sufficient ongoing training

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55% of infrastructure projects face delays due to skills shortages

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80% of infrastructure leaders believe that upskilling reduces safety incidents on site

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48% of utilities infrastructure firms prioritize reskilling to adapt to renewable energy projects

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The average age of the infrastructure workforce is 43 years, highlighting the need for youth-focused reskilling programs

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75% of infrastructure companies report a skills gap in new technologies like IoT and AI

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54% of infrastructure workers have participated in digital upskilling programs in the past year

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80% of respondents in the infrastructure industry see sustainability as a key area for skill development

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In the next three years, 72% of infrastructure organizations plan to partner with educational institutions for upskilling initiatives

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67% of infrastructure workers believe that reskilling can lead to career advancement

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40% of infrastructure companies have integrated e-learning platforms into their training programs

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The infrastructure sector's digital transformation has increased the demand for data analysis skills by 35%

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66% of infrastructure firms report that upskilling efforts have improved employee retention

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58% of infrastructure workers are interested in learning about green building technologies

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53% of infrastructure projects now include mandatory digital skills training for new hires

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The median time spent on reskilling programs in the infrastructure industry is approximately 6 months

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49% of infrastructure companies use simulation-based training to develop practical skills

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43% of infrastructure organizations report that remote training has expanded access to skilled workers in rural areas

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84% of infrastructure industry leaders agree that continuous skill development is crucial for future growth

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78% of infrastructure projects planned in 2023 included a reskilling component to adapt to new technologies

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59% of infrastructure companies cite cost as a barrier to implementing comprehensive training programs

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62% of infrastructure workers have undergone cross-training to work on different project types

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The use of blended learning (combination of online and in-person training) in infrastructure upskilling programs increased by 46% in 2023

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41% of infrastructure firms now offer certification programs as part of their upskilling initiatives

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73% of industry leaders believe that upskilling helps reduce safety incidents

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55% of infrastructure companies are exploring the use of blockchain for training credentialing

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The most common barriers to upskilling in infrastructure include budget constraints, lack of time, and resistance to change

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47% of infrastructure firms report difficulty in updating training content quickly due to technological rapid changes

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69% of infrastructure organizations have increased their focus on soft skills training, such as communication and teamwork, in recent years

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63% of infrastructure workers express interest in gaining certifications related to digital construction methods

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57% of infrastructure companies use peer-to-peer learning as a method of upskilling

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44% of infrastructure firms reported a positive ROI from their upskilling and reskilling investments in 2022

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The adoption of IoT technology has increased the need for training in cybersecurity for infrastructure workers by 40%

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60% of infrastructure employers plan to increase their funding for employee training in the next two years

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50% of infrastructure companies partner with tech firms to deliver specialized training programs

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75% of infrastructure companies identify upskilling as a key strategy to tackle labor shortages

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42% of infrastructure professionals believe that integrating AI into workflows will significantly impact their skill requirements

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Key Highlights

68% of infrastructure companies have increased their investment in employee training over the past five years
45% of infrastructure workers feel their skills are not keeping pace with technological changes
60% of organizations in the infrastructure sector plan to upskill their workforce by 2025
The global infrastructure industry is forecasted to spend $1.2 trillion annually on workforce development by 2026
52% of infrastructure companies have implemented digital training programs for their employees
Reskilling initiatives in the infrastructure sector have led to a 25% increase in project delivery efficiency
37% of infrastructure firms report difficulty in recruiting workers with modern digital skills
70% of infrastructure companies see upskilling as essential to remaining competitive
The top three skills in demand in the infrastructure industry are project management, digital skills, and sustainability expertise
Only 40% of infrastructure workers feel they receive sufficient ongoing training
55% of infrastructure projects face delays due to skills shortages
80% of infrastructure leaders believe that upskilling reduces safety incidents on site
65% of infrastructure companies are investing in virtual reality (VR) training modules

With the infrastructure industry investing over $1.2 trillion annually in workforce development and nearly half of workers feeling their skills lag behind technological advances, upskilling and reskilling have become critical strategies to ensure competitiveness, safety, and innovation in a rapidly evolving sector.

Industry Trends and Investments

The global infrastructure industry is forecasted to spend $1.2 trillion annually on workforce development by 2026
65% of infrastructure companies are investing in virtual reality (VR) training modules
Investment in AI-powered training tools in infrastructure firms increased by 70% between 2022 and 2023

Industry Trends and Investments Interpretation

As the infrastructure industry's $1.2 trillion investment in workforce development signals a commitment to future-proofing, the surge in VR and AI training tools—up by 65% and 70% respectively—suggests that building smarter, more skilled workers is becoming as vital as building the infrastructure itself.

Workforce Skills and Development

68% of infrastructure companies have increased their investment in employee training over the past five years
45% of infrastructure workers feel their skills are not keeping pace with technological changes
60% of organizations in the infrastructure sector plan to upskill their workforce by 2025
52% of infrastructure companies have implemented digital training programs for their employees
Reskilling initiatives in the infrastructure sector have led to a 25% increase in project delivery efficiency
37% of infrastructure firms report difficulty in recruiting workers with modern digital skills
70% of infrastructure companies see upskilling as essential to remaining competitive
The top three skills in demand in the infrastructure industry are project management, digital skills, and sustainability expertise
Only 40% of infrastructure workers feel they receive sufficient ongoing training
55% of infrastructure projects face delays due to skills shortages
80% of infrastructure leaders believe that upskilling reduces safety incidents on site
48% of utilities infrastructure firms prioritize reskilling to adapt to renewable energy projects
The average age of the infrastructure workforce is 43 years, highlighting the need for youth-focused reskilling programs
75% of infrastructure companies report a skills gap in new technologies like IoT and AI
54% of infrastructure workers have participated in digital upskilling programs in the past year
80% of respondents in the infrastructure industry see sustainability as a key area for skill development
In the next three years, 72% of infrastructure organizations plan to partner with educational institutions for upskilling initiatives
67% of infrastructure workers believe that reskilling can lead to career advancement
40% of infrastructure companies have integrated e-learning platforms into their training programs
The infrastructure sector's digital transformation has increased the demand for data analysis skills by 35%
66% of infrastructure firms report that upskilling efforts have improved employee retention
58% of infrastructure workers are interested in learning about green building technologies
53% of infrastructure projects now include mandatory digital skills training for new hires
The median time spent on reskilling programs in the infrastructure industry is approximately 6 months
49% of infrastructure companies use simulation-based training to develop practical skills
43% of infrastructure organizations report that remote training has expanded access to skilled workers in rural areas
84% of infrastructure industry leaders agree that continuous skill development is crucial for future growth
78% of infrastructure projects planned in 2023 included a reskilling component to adapt to new technologies
59% of infrastructure companies cite cost as a barrier to implementing comprehensive training programs
62% of infrastructure workers have undergone cross-training to work on different project types
The use of blended learning (combination of online and in-person training) in infrastructure upskilling programs increased by 46% in 2023
41% of infrastructure firms now offer certification programs as part of their upskilling initiatives
73% of industry leaders believe that upskilling helps reduce safety incidents
55% of infrastructure companies are exploring the use of blockchain for training credentialing
The most common barriers to upskilling in infrastructure include budget constraints, lack of time, and resistance to change
47% of infrastructure firms report difficulty in updating training content quickly due to technological rapid changes
69% of infrastructure organizations have increased their focus on soft skills training, such as communication and teamwork, in recent years
63% of infrastructure workers express interest in gaining certifications related to digital construction methods
57% of infrastructure companies use peer-to-peer learning as a method of upskilling
44% of infrastructure firms reported a positive ROI from their upskilling and reskilling investments in 2022
The adoption of IoT technology has increased the need for training in cybersecurity for infrastructure workers by 40%
60% of infrastructure employers plan to increase their funding for employee training in the next two years
50% of infrastructure companies partner with tech firms to deliver specialized training programs
75% of infrastructure companies identify upskilling as a key strategy to tackle labor shortages
42% of infrastructure professionals believe that integrating AI into workflows will significantly impact their skill requirements

Workforce Skills and Development Interpretation

Despite a robust 68% increase in training investments over five years and widespread recognition that upskilling is vital for competitiveness and safety, 45% of infrastructure workers feel their skills lag behind technological advancements, underscoring the urgent need to bridge the skills gap or risk project delays, safety issues, and talent shortages in an industry rapidly digitizing and embracing sustainability.