Feb. 5, 2026 — Komatsu North America has entered into an agreement to acquire assets of SRC of Lexington Inc., a supplier of remanufactured components and parts for construction and mining equipment based in Lexington, Kentucky. The deal is scheduled to close by the end of February, subject to customary closing conditions.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Feb. 5, 2026) — Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living and equipment trade show, announced plans for a two-city rotation beginning in 2029, expanding global access with direct international air traffic and new venue choices for attendees and exhibitors, as well as enhancing outdoor demonstration opportunities in its longtime host city. 

WASHINGTON (Jan. 21, 2026) — National nonresidential construction spending remained virtually unchanged on a monthly basis in October and was down 0.9% year over year, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau.

On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.25 trillion.

WASHINGTON (Jan. 26, 2026) — The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has named Richard Branch as its new chief economist.
In this pivotal role, Branch will analyze U.S. economic trends and construction markets, assessing their impact on architectural practice. He will also oversee the production of key indicators and reports to forecast construction activity and provide strategic guidance to AIA members.