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Heavy Engineering Construction in Nova Scotia

Author.Name IBISWorld Canada Last Updated: August 2025 NAICS NS23799CA

Heavy Engineering Construction in Nova Scotia industry analysis

Revenue for the Heavy Engineering Construction industry in Nova Scotia is expected to decline an annualized -x.x% to $x.x billion over the five years to 2025, while revenue for the national industry will likely grow at x.x% during the same period. The number of industry establishments has decreased an annualized -x.x% to xx locations over the past five years. Industry employment has increased an annualized x.x% to xxx workers during the period, while industry wages have decreased an annualized x% to $x.x million.

Over the five years to 2030, provincial industry revenue is expected to grow an annualized x.x% to $x.x billion, while revenue for the national industry will likely grow x.x%. The number of industry establishments is forecast to stagnate x% to xx locations over the next five years. Industry employment is expected to increase an annualized x.x% to xxx workers during the outlook period, while industry wages likely decrease % to $x.x million.

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About the Heavy Engineering Construction in Nova Scotia Market Research Report

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Definition of the Heavy Engineering Construction in Nova Scotia?

The industry is engaged in heavy engineering construction projects, with the exception of highway, street, waterworks infrastructure and bridge construction. Work performed includes new construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation and repairs. The industry also includes specialty trade contractors if they primarily participate in activities related to engineering construction projects. Construction projects include the development of marine facilities, tunnels, railways and parking lots.

What’s included in the Heavy Engineering Construction in Nova Scotia?

The Heavy Engineering Construction in Nova Scotia includes marine construction and repair , mass transit construction , harbour and port facility construction and repair, conservation and development construction , outdoor area development and construction, hydroelectric plant construction, power plant construction and tunnel construction. Related terms covered in the Heavy Engineering Construction in Nova Scotia industry report includes refers to the act of preserving or protecting natural resources and lands, refers to transportation systems designed to move large volumes of individuals at the same time and electricity generated using the energy of moving water.

Industry Performance of the Heavy Engineering Construction industry in Nova Scotia

Benchmark the Heavy Engineering Construction in Nova Scotia industry performance with all NS Census Metropolitan Area and national performance.

Heavy Engineering Construction in Nova Scotia

#7 in Highest Revenue 1.9% of province's GDP
Revenue (2025)
Annual Growth (2020-25)
Annual Growth (2025-30)

Heavy Engineering Construction in Canada


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Key Drivers of the Heavy Engineering Construction industry in Nova Scotia

See how key industry drivers, such as population, median houshold income, private investment in non-residential construction, aggregate private investment, government consumption and investment and value of nonresidential construction are impacting Heavy Engineering Construction in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Economic Indicators

Population
Median Houshold Income
Private Investment in Non-Residential Construction

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Canada Key External Drivers

Aggregate private investment
Government consumption and investment
Value of nonresidential construction

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Census Metropolitan Area Data of the Heavy Engineering Construction industry in Nova Scotia

Access proprietary data on Census Metropolitan Area in the Heavy Engineering Construction in Nova Scotia, such as Halifax, Cape Breton and New Glasgow. Data includes figures on revenue, establishments, employees and wages by Census Metropolitan Areas.

Key Statistics of the Heavy Engineering Construction industry in Nova Scotia

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What is the market size of the Heavy Engineering Construction industry in Nova Scotia in 2025?

The market size of the Heavy Engineering Construction industry in Nova Scotia is $1.4bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Heavy Engineering Construction industry in Nova Scotia in 2025?

There are 61 businesses in the Heavy Engineering Construction industry in Nova Scotia, which has been declining at an average annual rate of -3.8% from 2020 to 2025.

Has the Heavy Engineering Construction industry in Nova Scotia grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Heavy Engineering Construction industry in Nova Scotia has been declining at an average annual rate of -4.1% from 2020 to 2025.

How many employees in the Heavy Engineering Construction industry in Nova Scotia in 2025?

There are 706 employees in the Heavy Engineering Construction industry in Nova Scotia, which has been growing at an average annual rate of 0.1% from 2020 to 2025.