Construction Industry News

WEST BEND, Wis. (Nov. 20, 2025) — Manitou Group, a worldwide reference in the handling, aerial work platforms, and earthmoving sectors, announced the appointment of Brad Boehler as president of the North America region and is a member of the executive committee.

WASHINGTON (Nov. 19, 2025) — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) announced that Thomas “Murph” Murphy, vice president of Power & Construction Group, Scottsville, New York, was elected 2026 chair of the ABC National Board of Directors during its meeting at the association’s annual Leadership Institute in Marco Island, Florida.

The Home Depot launched a Blueprint Takeoffs solution, a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool.

BOSTON (Nov. 7, 2025) — The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, decreased 7.1% in October to 283.3 from the upwardly revised reading of 304.8. Over the month, commercial planning declined 2.9% and institutional planning slowed by 15.2%. Year-to-date, the DMI is up 35% from the average reading over the same period in 2024.  

Nov. 17, 2025 — Komatsu announced the expansion of its Komatsu West company-owned dealer organization into Northern California.

WEST BOYLSTON, Mass. (Nov. 13, 2025) — Curtis Industries LLC, a manufacturer of cab enclosures, attachments and accessories for compact vehicles, has announced the release of two major innovations for Kubota full-size diesel utility vehicles: half-door kits and air conditioning systems. Though each product is designed for distinct operating needs, both are engineered to enhance comfort and safety.

WASHINGTON (Nov. 12, 2025) — California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, has won the 2025 National Design-Build Student Competition, presented by the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA). The team’s innovative response to this year’s airport expansion challenge earned top honors among 33 participating teams from across the nation.

WASHINGTON (Nov. 11, 2025) — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.4 months in October, according to an ABC member survey conducted Oct. 20 to Nov. 4. The reading is down 0.1 months since September but unchanged from October 2024. 

NEW ORLEANS (Nov. 7, 2025) — Monica Manolas, region president, Ash Grove East, is now the first woman in the American Cement Association’s (ACA) history to be elected chair of its board of directors. David Loomes, president of Cement Segment, Quikrete Cement, is the new vice chair. The elections took place yesterday during ACA’s 2025 Fall Meeting being held this week in New Orleans.

MONTREAL (NOV. 6, 2025) — CM Labs Simulations, a vendor for simulation-based training solutions in the ports, construction and utilities industries, announced an update to its Tracked Excavator add-on module featuring Trimble Autos.

Nov. 6, 2025 — Komatsu is strengthening its commitment to Canadian customers with a major investment to double the size of its parts distribution footprint and transform its Edmonton, Alberta, parts depot into a full-service distribution center. This expansion marks a significant step in Komatsu’s ongoing effort to enhance service levels, reduce lead times and better support dealers and customers across Canada.

GRAPEVINE, Texas (Oct. 30, 2025) — Kubota North America Corporation announced significant leadership changes following the Kubota Corporation (KBT) Board of Directors meeting held last week in Osaka, Japan. Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Todd Stucke will be appointed as general manager of Agri Solutions Headquarters, Kubota Japan (KBT), and will return to the U.S. as president of Kubota North America.

The industry sees improved decision-making as the primary benefit of AI in construction, according to data from BuiltWorlds’ 2025 Annual AI/ML Benchmarking Report.

Oct 28, 2025 — Hitachi Construction Machinery announced that in April 2027, it will officially change its corporate name and brand to LANDCROS. This change will introduce updated equipment and parts branding. This brand transition represents the company's next stage of accelerating innovation to create and provide customers new forms of value as they look to the future. 

BOSTON (Oct. 19, 2025) — Total construction starts were up 3.1% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.26 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts rose by 11.9%, residential starts improved 3.6%, and nonbuilding starts fell 6.2% over the month.

CINCINNATI (Oct. 27, 2025) — STACK Construction Technologies, a provider of cloud-based construction software, has announced a strategic partnership with Velixo, a prominent provider of analytics, reporting and budgeting solutions for Excel.

WASHINGTON (Oct. 6, 2025) — New research shows the hidden toll of work injuries caused by workplace exposure to extreme heat in the U.S. The new research supports an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) national standard protecting workers exposed to extreme heat.

PORTLAND, Ore. (Oct. 14, 2025) — Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, is partnering with Multnomah County Library to deliver three transformative library projects that will expand access to learning, community and innovation across Portland. The projects include the expanded St. Johns Library, the expanded Belmont Library and the brand-new location of Northwest Library.

WASHINGTON (Oct. 14, 2025) — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator remained unchanged at 8.5 months in September, according to an ABC member survey conducted Sept. 22 to Oct. 6. The reading is down 0.1 months since September 2024.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Oct. 14, 2025) — Juneau Construction Company, a woman-owned construction management firms based in Atlanta, partnered with TrueLook, a provider of construction camera technology, to power visibility during the National Center for Civil and Human Rights’ major expansion and renovation.