Environmental Strategy at the Speed of Capital Projects

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Environmental Strategy at the Speed of Capital Projects

November 20, 2025

Trinity Consultants has compiled a detailed overview of the challenges and opportunities inherent for capital (capex) projects across key growth industries such as data centers, semiconductors, mining, and more.

This report highlights:

  • Permitting delays now account for up to 30% of project cost overruns.
  • Projects announced before feasibility is confirmed are already falling behind.
  • Local and tribal permitting bodies—not federal accelerators—hold real veto power.