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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 Contractors (ABC) analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau.
On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.25 trillion.
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 markets, assessing their impact on architectural practice. He will also oversee the production of key indicators and reports to forecast construction activity and provide strategic guidance to AIA members.
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 deploying safety technology, with 53% of fleets that suffered accidents in the past 12 months successfully able to exonerate a driver.
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 lineup goes all in to deliver the most advanced John Deere excavators yet. Launching with the 210, 230 and 260 P‑Tier models in the 20‑metric‑ton class, the new generation sets a standard for jobsite performance, operator experience and next-level features and technology.
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 January 2023, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) of government data.
HD Construction Equipment Hyundai North America recently promoted Michael Ross to the role of chief operating officer (COO).
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 of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment grew by 14,000 jobs, an increase of 0.2%.
SUWANEE, Ga. (Jan. 8, 2026) — DEVELON recently opened a new construction equipment training, testing and education facility called the HD Construction Equipment (HDCE) Real Operation Center (ROC) in Tucson, Arizona.
BOSTON (Dec. 22, 2025) — Total construction starts were down 20.5% in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.22 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts fell by 13.4%, residential starts increased 13.3% and nonbuilding starts dropped 43.7% over the month. On a year-to-date basis through November, total construction starts were up 5.1% from last year.
MCCONNELLSBURG, Pa. (Jan. 6, 2026) — JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business and global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, announced the acquisition of the core technology developed by Canvas, a San Francisco-based construction robotics technology company known for pioneering robotic solutions for interior construction applications.
MOLINE, Ill. (Dec. 22, 2025) — Deere & Company entered into an agreement to acquire Tenna, a construction technology company, and a holding of The Conti Group, that offers mixed-fleet equipment operations and asset tracking solutions.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (Dec. 19, 2025) — The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) has named Greg Clauson as national transportation manager, while retaining his current title as northeast region manager.
MONTREAL (Dec. 16, 2025) — CM Labs Simulations, a provider of simulation-based training for heavy equipment operations, announced that it has acquired GlobalSim, a Utah-based developer of advanced training simulators. GlobalSim is focused on developing training systems for the port, construction, industrial and military markets.
WASHINGTON (Dec. 16, 2025) — The construction industry added 28,000 jobs on net in November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 58,000 jobs, an increase of 0.7%.
FREDERICK, Md. (Dec. 12, 2025) — Morgan-Keller, a leading general contractor serving the Mid-Atlantic region, is proud to announce the acquisition of Gruber-Latimer Restoration, a premier masonry restoration firm specializing in historic preservation projects across Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
WESTFIELD, N.J. (Dec. 15, 2025) — REDCOM Design & Construction joined the groundbreaking ceremony for the 3PL Logistics Center, 156 Boundary Road, Marlboro, New Jersey. The ceremony was held Thursday, Dec. 4.
In attendance were Lara Eddi (3PL), Marcos Eddi (3PL), Mo Elkhadragy (REDCOM), Ryan Teicher (REDCOM), Sam Rockaway(REDCOM), Josh Tiner (REDCOM), Sean Feeney (REDCOM), Pat Kelmartin (REDCOM), Julie McKeon (Stilo), Bobby Stilo (Stilo).
Dec. 12, 2025 — RBA Builders, full-service commercial general contractor and provider of construction services, announced the retirement of CEO and founder Robert (Bob) Anderson after 18 years of leadership. Anderson’s leadership has been instrumental in cultivating a company culture defined by integrity, high performance and long-term relationships.
WEST FARGO, N.D. (Dec. 11, 2025) — Doosan Bobcat Inc., a Doosan Group company and global equipment manufacturer, will unveil a series of technologies at CES 2026 that bring artificial intelligence (AI) out of the cloud and onto the jobsite, delivering smarter, more intuitive equipment designed to simplify the operator experience.
As the construction industry faces major shifts, Bobcat is solving against three critical challenges to support the future of work:
BOSTON (Dec. 5, 2025) — The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, decreased 1.1% in November to 276.8 from the downwardly revised October reading of 280.0. Over the month, commercial planning ticked down 0.1% and institutional planning declined by 3.4%. Year-to-date, the DMI is up 36% from the average reading over the same period in 2024.
RALEIGH, N.C. (Dec. 3, 2025) — Balfour Beatty announced the completion of Wake County Public School System’s (WCPSS) new 133,000-square-foot Rex Road Elementary School campus in Holly Springs, North Carolina. Marking the 15th school Balfour Beatty has delivered for WCPSS, the nearly 20-year partnership has helped build learning spaces that support student success and rapid community growth.
