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.  

Jan. 5, 2026 — New research from Teletrac Navman, a connected mobility platform and a Vontier company, has found that 84% of fleets cite driver exoneration as a leading reason for deploying safety technology, with 53% of fleets that suffered accidents in the past 12 months successfully able to exonerate a driver.

MOLINE, Ill. (Jan. 21, 2026) — John Deere ushered in a new era of earthmoving with the debut of its New Generation P‑Tier Midsize Excavators. Redesigned, developed and tested in‑house, this lineup goes all in to deliver the most advanced John Deere excavators yet. Launching with the 210, 230 and 260 P‑Tier models in the 20‑metric‑ton class, the new generation sets a standard for jobsite performance, operator experience and next-level features and technology.