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  • Sims Crane Announces New CFO
    LARGO, Fla. (Aug. 24, 2026) — Sims Crane, a provider of crane, rigging and lifting solutions across the Southeast, announced Katie MacGillivary as its new chief financial officer, effective Oct. 5.
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  • Sage Acquires Bangert to Strengthen Onboarding for Sage Intacct Construction
    ATLANTA (Aug. 18, 2026) — Sage, provider of accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and midsized businesses (SMBs), has acquired Bangert, a long-standing Sage partner and specialist in AI-enabled
    Read More →: Sage Acquires Bangert to Strengthen Onboarding for Sage Intacct Construction

  • ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Plummets in July
    WASHINGTON (Aug. 11, 2026) — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.0 months in July, according to an ABC member survey conducted July 20
    Read More →: ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Plummets in July

  • Komatsu Reopens Redding Branch to Expand Support in Northern California
    Aug. 13, 2026 — Komatsu announced the reopening of its company-owned branch in Redding, California, expanding its presence in Northern California. As Komatsu’s northernmost branch in the state, the location serves
    Read More →: Komatsu Reopens Redding Branch to Expand Support in Northern California

  • Kids Trade Cell Phones for Power Tools at 4th Annual TRF Camp Build
    The Rosendin Foundation wrapped its fourth annual TRF Camp Build after introducing 102 middle school students in five cities to careers in the skilled trades.
    Read More →: Kids Trade Cell Phones for Power Tools at 4th Annual TRF Camp Build

  • Q2 Commercial Vehicle Data Signals Shift in Fleet Turnover & Market Velocity
    Chico, Calif. (Aug 4, 2026) — Work Truck Solutions, a commercial vehicle authority, has released its Q2 2026 Commercial Vehicle Market Analysis. While a single quarter does not establish a permanent
    Read More →: Q2 Commercial Vehicle Data Signals Shift in Fleet Turnover & Market Velocity

  • JE Dunn Acquires Henry Carlson Construction
    Aug. 4, 2026 — JE Dunn Construction has officially acquired Henry Carlson Construction, bringing together two companies with two combined centuries of construction expertise. The transaction closed July 31, following close collaboration between both companies. With the
    Read More →: JE Dunn Acquires Henry Carlson Construction

  • AXCS Equipment Enhances Machine Support With Advanced, Serial-Specific QR Codes
    RICHFIELD, Wis. (July 29, 2026) — AXCS Equipment announced the rollout of advanced, serial-specific QR code decals across select equipment lines. This digital enhancement is designed to provide operators and equipment owners
    Read More →: AXCS Equipment Enhances Machine Support With Advanced, Serial-Specific QR Codes

  • ABC: Construction Job Openings Increase By 14,000 in June
    WASHINGTON (Aug. 4, 2026) — The construction industry recorded 305,000 job openings on the last day of June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data from the
    Read More →: ABC: Construction Job Openings Increase By 14,000 in June

  • Hoar Construction Names New Director of Business Development
    TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 3, 2026) — Hoar Construction has named Molly Moran as its newest director of business development for its Florida Division. In this role, Moran will cultivate client relationships,
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  • Interlune & Vermeer Expand Partnership to Build Moon Base Infrastructure
    SEATTLE and PELLA, Iowa (July 30, 2026) — Interlune, a space infrastructure and resources company, and Vermeer Corporation, a global industrial equipment manufacturer, announced they will expand their strategic partnership to
    Read More →: Interlune & Vermeer Expand Partnership to Build Moon Base Infrastructure

  • Werner Opens Expands Height Safety Center in Texas
    AUSTIN, Texas (July 28, 2026) — Werner, a global provider of height safety solutions, announced the opening of the Werner Height Safety Center in Austin, Texas. The new center reflects Werner’s
    Read More →: Werner Opens Expands Height Safety Center in Texas

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