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  • Dodge Momentum Index Declines 6% in January
    BOSTON (Feb. 6, 2026) — The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, declined 6.3% in January to 272.7 from the downwardly revised December reading of 291.0. Over the
    Read More →: Dodge Momentum Index Declines 6% in January

  • ACA President & CEO Mike Ireland Announces Retirement
    WASHINGTON (Feb. 10, 2026) — Mike Ireland, who has served as president and CEO of the American Cement Association (ACA) for the past eight years, has announced his retirement. A search
    Read More →: ACA President & CEO Mike Ireland Announces Retirement

  • Blue Diamond Launches New Parts Website
    KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 3, 2026) — Blue Diamond Attachments has launched a new Parts & Accessories site, bdaparts.com, to provide visitors with greater functionality and an improved user experience. The new
    Read More →: Blue Diamond Launches New Parts Website

  • Komatsu Plans to Acquire Assets of SRC of Lexington Inc.
    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
    Read More →: Komatsu Plans to Acquire Assets of SRC of Lexington Inc.

  • Equip Exposition Announces 2-City Rotation Starting in 2029
    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
    Read More →: Equip Exposition Announces 2-City Rotation Starting in 2029

  • ABC: Nonresidential Construction Spending Remains Stagnant in October
    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
    Read More →: ABC: Nonresidential Construction Spending Remains Stagnant in October

  • Richard Branch Named New AIA Chief Economist
    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
    Read More →: Richard Branch Named New AIA Chief Economist

  • 84% of Fleets Cite Driver Exoneration as a Leading Reason for Deploying Safety Tech
    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
    Read More →: 84% of Fleets Cite Driver Exoneration as a Leading Reason for Deploying Safety Tech

  • John Deere Enters a New Era of Excavators
    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
    Read More →: John Deere Enters a New Era of Excavators

  • AGC: Construction Costs Rise at Fastest Rate Since January 2023
    Jan. 14, 2026 — The producer price index for materials and services used in nonresidential construction rose 0.4% in November and 3.6% over 12 months — the largest year-over-year increase since
    Read More →: AGC: Construction Costs Rise at Fastest Rate Since January 2023

  • Hyundai Names New COO
    HD Construction Equipment Hyundai North America recently promoted Michael Ross to the role of chief operating officer (COO).
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  • ABC: Construction Lost 11,000 Jobs in December & Added Just 14,000 Jobs in 2025
    WASHINGTON (Jan. 9, 2026) — The construction industry lost 11,000 jobs on net in December, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau
    Read More →: ABC: Construction Lost 11,000 Jobs in December & Added Just 14,000 Jobs in 2025

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