SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Aug. 20, 2024) — Arcoro, an HR software company for the construction and field services industries, announced that Megan Stillerman has been appointed as chief customer officer (CCO). The appointment marks a first for Arcoro.

WASHINGTON (Aug. 13, 2024) — 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.

LIVERMORE, Calif. (Aug. 19, 2024) — Topcon Positioning Systems has announced that Ray O’Connor, president and CEO, will retire in September 2025 after over three decades of leadership. O’Connor will transition to the role of chairman of the Topcon Positioning Systems board of directors effective Sept. 1, 2024, providing guidance and support to the executive leadership team during this year of transition.

RACINE, Wis. (Aug. 14, 2024) — CASE Construction Equipment has expanded its electric (EV) toolbox for municipal crews, utility teams, urban construction and other contractors with the commercial release of its 580EV, the industry’s first electric backhoe loader. CASE’s EV backhoe loader will soon be followed by the commercial availability of two additional EV machines — the CX25EV 2.5-metric ton mini excavator and the CL36EV 3.6-metric ton compact wheel loader.