Construction equipment articles from across the industry:
Interesting recent articles which explain changes in the industry and trends in equipment technology.
- House Passes NEPA Review Overhaulby Engineering News-Record on December 19, 2025
U.S. House of Representatives ended its 2025 legislative session by passing a permitting reform bill aimed at shortening completion timelines for major infrastructure projects.
- WSP buys power infrastructure firm in latest M&A moveby Matthew Thibault (Construction Dive - Latest News) on December 19, 2025
With a total cash purchase price of $3.3 billion, WSP claims the deal will position it as the largest engineering and design firm in the U.S. by revenue.
- $15B Stargate data center breaks ground in Wisconsinby Sebastian Obando (Construction Dive - Latest News) on December 19, 2025
Crews officially began the first phase of construction on the Oracle, OpenAI and Vantage Data Centers facility and expect to complete the project, dubbed Lighthouse, in 2028.
- Defense Authorization Bill Signed into Law, Locking In Progressive Design-Buildby Engineering News-Record on December 19, 2025
The FY 2026 NDAA is now law, codifying progressive design-build and multiyear contracting that could reshape how defense agencies procure and deliver military construction projects.
- AIS wins $2B in border infrastructure contractsby Matthew Thibault (Construction Dive - Latest News) on December 19, 2025
The Tennessee-based builder will perform work in California, Arizona and Texas for the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection.
- NYC Updates Building Code to Speed Construction, Cut Costsby Engineering News-Record on December 19, 2025
New York City Council approved legislation establishing a standalone 'Existing Building Code' regulatory framework to overhaul decades-old requirements and improve compliance and safety while easing […]
- Trump Media–TAE Merger Sets No Obligation to Build Fusion Plantby Engineering News-Record on December 19, 2025
The social media company's $6B merger with a nuclear fusion developer may bring new investment in the technology, but any construction is still a ways off.
- Tutor Perini sub wins $900M USACE job in Israelby Matthew Thibault (Construction Dive - Latest News) on December 19, 2025
The $900 million contract from the Corps’ Middle East District will leverage Perini Management Services for design-bid-build work, primarily for the Israeli Ministry of Defense.
- Caterpillar to Reveal New Motor Graders, Dozer, Excavator at ConExpo 2026by Jordanne Waldschmidt (Equipment World) on December 19, 2025
Through demos, hands-on experiences and interactive exhibits, Cat will also showcase new technology, services and rental options...
- NTSB Investigates Gas-Line Strike That Destroyed Home, Injured 6 (Video)by Don McLoud (Equipment World) on December 19, 2025
A doorbell camera across the street captured the home explosion that followed a construction crew striking the underground line...
- Komatsu's New PC365-11 Hybrid Excavator Boosts Power, Cuts Fuel Useby Jordanne Waldschmidt (Equipment World) on December 19, 2025
A fully electric swing system increases swing speeds for the 38-metric-ton model while converting wasted energy into a 70-horsepower...
- Komatsu’s PC365LC-11 is equipped with a new electric swing systemby Editor (Equipment Journal) on December 19, 2025
Komatsu has announced its new PC365LC-11 multifunction plus excavator, which features an innovative electric swing system. The 269-hp, 37-tonne machine is also equipped with a new exterior design, an […]
- Maryland Advances Chesapeake Bay Bridge Replacement Planby Engineering News-Record on December 19, 2025
Officials approve recommended preferred design for replacement span, but the estimated $14.8B to $16B project is likely years away from construction.
- 3 hotel casinos approved for New York Cityby Lara Ewen (Construction Dive - Latest News) on December 19, 2025
The winning bids went to the Hard Rock, Genting Group’s Resorts World and Bally’s and will see resorts and complexes come to Queens and the Bronx.
- Project decisions, not personal productivity, should be AI’s focusby Marjan Gholamalipour & Markus Bernhardt (Construction Dive - Latest News) on December 19, 2025
While getting emails out faster or summarizing meetings is useful, the true game changer from the technology comes down to presenting choices for leaders to make, write two consultants.
- Miniloaders.com Expands Lineup with Remote-Control Chippers and Stump Grindersby Jordanne Waldschmidt (Equipment World) on December 19, 2025
The company will distribute the Jo Beau M600 Gorilla chipper and the B37-110RC stump grinder, the smallest remote-control model...
- 12th Day of Construction Gifts: Rhino Retractable Ratchet Strapsby Ben Thorpe (Equipment World) on December 19, 2025
Rhino USA's retractable, 10-foot straps come in seven colors and two widths.
- Trench safety starts before the first shovel hits the groundby Editor (Equipment Journal) on December 19, 2025
Without early planning and expert guidance, even the best equipment can fall short By Cam Dougherty, Cooper Trench Safety In 2023, a Calgary worker lost his life when his supervisors failed to […]
- FEMA Turmoil Continues as Review Council Cancels Vote on Recommendationsby Engineering News-Record on December 18, 2025
Judge orders reinstatement of a key grant program as the FEMA Review Council abruptly cancels a vote to release their recommendations for revamping the agency.
- Minneapolis Fed survey: Nonresidential builders face tighter pipelines, rising...by Keith Loria (Construction Dive - Latest News) on December 18, 2025
“Uncertainty isn’t going away quickly,” an official said, but data centers and healthcare projects are providing a lifeline.
- Battle Looms as Feds Order Washington State Coal Plant to Stay Openby Engineering News-Record on December 18, 2025
US Energy Dept. directive comes as the 730-MW facility is to shut down Dec. 31 and has a $600M makeover to natural gas set and a client supply agreement signed
- Leo Titus Named ENR MidAtlantic 2026 Legacy Award Winnerby Engineering News-Record on December 18, 2025
To learn more about Titus' long career be sure to check out the April 2026 issue of ENR East.
- Diamond Mowers Debuts Excavator-Like DM360 Municipal Maintenance Machineby Jordanne Waldschmidt (Equipment World) on December 18, 2025
The company's first carrier machine features a 360-degree rotating cab, a 25- or 30-foot boom and up to two hydraulic lines for...
- Construction disputes in the Americas more about scope than time, moneyby Keith Loria (Construction Dive - Latest News) on December 18, 2025
Consultancy HKA’s 2025 CRUX report found the region is doing better when it comes to claims arising from schedule and budget than the rest of the world.
- Electric Heavy-Duty Truck Wirelessly Charged on Highway in Indianaby Ben Thorpe (Equipment World) on December 18, 2025
Purdue University engineers successfully charged an electric heavy-duty truck with wireless tech embedded in concrete as it traveled...
- 2026 Executive Outlook: Morgan Stallings, Senior Director of Dealer Development...by Jordanne Waldschmidt (Equipment World) on December 18, 2025
Stallings talks 2026 strategy, market drivers and constraints and future Develon technologies that will be front and center at...
- 11th Day of Construction Gifts: Wye Delta Reactiv Safety Sunglassesby Ben Thorpe (Equipment World) on December 18, 2025
You can swap out the removable lenses and nose pieces for different colors with the glasses' twist-and-pull knob.
- Industry Judges Select ENR 2026 National Top 20 Under 40by Engineering News-Record on December 18, 2025
Top young industry professionals will be recognized next year on line, in print and at.a March 25 event in New York City.
- As EPA moves to fast-track data centers, some cities are moving to slow them...by Robyn Griggs Lawrence (Construction Dive - Latest News) on December 18, 2025
The EPA is streamlining Clean Air Act permitting to accelerate development. Will local communities pay the price?
- 2026 Oracle Construction Predictions: Cloud as the Foundation, AI the Brain,...by Engineering News-Record on December 18, 2025
Site automation, agentic artificial intelligence and cloud connectivity will continue to change the role of the contractor from one of builder to conductor of all construction processes in 2026, says […]
























