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  • AGC: Construction Employment Falls By 11,000 As Firms Worry About Demand Levels
    March 6, 2026 — Construction employment declined by 11,000 jobs in February, with decreases in both residential and nonresidential segments, according to an analysis of new government data released by the
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  • CMHA Releases New FAQ on Interlocking Concrete Pavers on Open-Graded Aggregates
    HERNDON, Va. (March 17, 2026) — The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) has released its new FAQ: “Installing Standard Interlocking Concrete Pavers on Open-Graded Aggregates,” establishing a research-backed position for
    Read More →: CMHA Releases New FAQ on Interlocking Concrete Pavers on Open-Graded Aggregates

  • Volvo CE Announces Closure of Rokbak Business
    March 17, 2026 — As part of a long-term strategic shift, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) will close its Rokbak business and concentrate resources on its portfolio of other hauling solutions.
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  • Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Will Rebrand as Logisnext Americas
    HOUSTON (March 11, 2026) — Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas (MLA), a provider of material handling solutions, announced it will transition to Logisnext Americas. This change will mark a significant step in Mitsubishi
    Read More →: Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Will Rebrand as Logisnext Americas

  • Dodge Momentum Index Declines 7% in February
    BOSTON (March 6, 2026) — The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network declined 7.3% in February to 250.0 from the downwardly revised January reading of 269.8. Over the
    Read More →: Dodge Momentum Index Declines 7% in February

  • ABC: Construction Materials Prices Surge in January, Driven by Tariffs
    WASHINGTON (Feb. 27, 2026) — Construction input prices increased 0.7% in January compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of the U.S. Bureau of
    Read More →: ABC: Construction Materials Prices Surge in January, Driven by Tariffs

  • AGC Launches Campaign to Push for New Highway & Transit Funding
    Feb. 19, 2026 —The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is launching a nationwide campaign to push for new federal highway and transit funding to preserve economic growth in communities across
    Read More →: AGC Launches Campaign to Push for New Highway & Transit Funding

  • RBA Builders Names New CEO & President
    RBA Builders announced a leadership transition: Bryan Pavalko is CEO and Gabe Baltodano is president.
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  • John Deere Acquires Tenna
    MOLINE, Ill. (Feb. 19, 2026) — Deere & Company has completed its acquisition of Tenna, a construction technology company based in New Hope, Pennsylvania.  John Deere announced the intent to acquire
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  • ABC: Construction Industry Must Attract 349,000 Workers in 2026 Despite Macroeconomic Headwinds
    WASHINGTON (Jan. 15, 2025) — The construction industry needs to attract an estimated 349,000 net new workers in 2026 to meet demand for construction services, according to a proprietary model developed
    Read More →: ABC: Construction Industry Must Attract 349,000 Workers in 2026 Despite Macroeconomic Headwinds

  • HCSS Unveils the Future of HeavyBid on the Web
    SUGAR LAND, Texas (Feb. 11, 2026) — HCSS, a provider of heavy civil construction software, officially announced the launch of its reimagined estimating solution: the web-based HeavyBid. HCSS will host live
    Read More →: HCSS Unveils the Future of HeavyBid on the Web

  • 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

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