BOSTON (Dec. 22, 2025) — Total construction starts were down 20.5% in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.22 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts fell by 13.4%, residential starts increased 13.3% and nonbuilding starts dropped 43.7% over the month. On a year-to-date basis through November, total construction starts were up 5.1% from last year. 

MCCONNELLSBURG, Pa. (Jan. 6, 2026) — JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business and global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, announced the acquisition of the core technology developed by Canvas, a San Francisco-based construction robotics technology company known for pioneering robotic solutions for interior construction applications.

MOLINE, Ill. (Dec. 22, 2025) — Deere & Company entered into an agreement to acquire Tenna, a construction technology company, and a holding of The Conti Group, that offers mixed-fleet equipment operations and asset tracking solutions.