Construction Industry News

WEST BEND, Wis. (Aug. 28, 2025) — Manitou has launched five all-new large-frame skid steers and compact track loaders ranging in operating capacity from 3,250 pounds to 3,600 pounds.

SAVANNAH, Ga. (Aug. 26, 2025) — JCB North America (JCB) announced its partnership with the National Hispanic Contractors Association (NAHICA), reinforcing its commitment to advancing Hispanic participation, leadership and entrepreneurship in U.S. construction.

WASHINGTON (Aug. 14, 2025) — Construction input prices increased 0.4% in July compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 0.4% for the month.

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the launch of its updated learning management system (LMS) for ACI University.

Caterpillar announced its new Cat 140 LVR Motor Grader, upgrading it to the next-generation platform. The new model will launch in early 2026.

McClure Engineering, a St. Louis-based mechanical and electrical consulting engineering firm, hired Lisa Whealon as its new chief operating officer.

Teletrac Navman announced the results of its Mobilizing the Future of Fleets: 2025 Equipment Management Edition.

Stellar Industries promoted Tim Worman to director of product management and inside sales.

ANA Inc. ranks on the 2025 Inc. 2025 list. This is the fourth consecutive year the company has been recognized.

Ditch Witch announced several strategic actions to support future growth. The Toro company sold the Trencor business and auger boring line of the American Augers business.

BOSTON (Aug. 7, 2025) — The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, grew 20.8% in July to 280.4 from the upwardly revised June reading of 232.1. Over the month, commercial planning grew 14.2% while institutional planning expanded 35.1%. Year-to-date, the DMI is up 27% from the average reading over the same period in 2024.  

Pitts Trailers added Crystal Washington as its new supply chain manage

Caterpillar Inc., Joule Capital Partners and Wheeler Machinery Co. announced an agreement to power Joule’s High Performance Compute Data Center Campus in Utah

Komatsu and Pronto launched Komatsu Smart Quarry Autonomous, powered by Pronto, to deploy autonomous haulage technologies to quarry-sized haul truck.

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (Aug. 4, 2025) — The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) has unveiled the winners of its 2025 CFA Projects of the Year and Professional Awards. These honors were presented in July during the 2025 CFA Concrete Foundations Convention (CFACON25), held in Deadwood, South Dakota. The awards ceremony, which coincided with CFA’s 50th anniversary celebration, recognized excellence and innovation across the industry.

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) released its 2025 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA) on new business volume and financial benchmarks for the industry.

Burr & Forman LLP announced that Benjamin (Ben) Goldammer and Danica Grosko Suedekum have joined the firm as partners, and Tiffany Oliver has joined the firm as an associate.

MOLINE, Ill. (July 31, 2025) — John Deere announced the launch and availability of a new digital tool designed to enhance how equipment owners use, maintain, diagnose, repair and protect their equipment.

WASHINGTON (July 22, 2025) — Nonresidential construction spending is projected to increase only 1.7% this year and grow very modestly to just 2.0% next year, according to The American Institute of Architects (AIA) mid-year Consensus Construction Forecast.

MILWAUKEE (July 23, 2025) — As CONEXPO‑CON/AGG 2026 nears, the construction industry’s largest trade show released an overview of its history.