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DEVELON Adds Two Dealerships in South Carolina

DEVELON North America

DEVELON expands in the Southeast, partnering with The Ironpeddlers to offer heavy and compact construction equipment across South Carolina.

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2026 Construction Industry Outlook: Flat Spending, Rising Costs and a Shift Toward Smarter, Longer-Lasting Infrastructure

Industry reports point to flat 2026 spending, persistent labor shortages and rising costs, even as tech adoption and targeted regional strategies drive new opportunities.

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Labor & Workforce Development

NAWIC Honors Excellence in Construction

National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)

The National Association of Women in Construction recognized four standout projects spanning highway infrastructure, EV manufacturing, healthcare and residential development at its annual awards ceremony.

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Labor & Workforce Development

John Deere to Acquire Construction Technology Firm Tenna

Deere & Company has agreed to acquire Tenna, a construction technology firm that provides mixed-fleet equipment and asset tracking solutions.

Business Services

Holiday Reset: Hidden Costs to Eliminate Before the 2026 Season Starts

Want to start 2026 with fewer headaches and more profit? Check out the hidden costs contractors can cut during the holiday lull.

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Autocar Introduces Smart Battery Cable to Enhance Refuse Truck Safety

Autocar’s new Smart Battery Cable detects potential short circuits in ACX refuse trucks, helping prevent electrical fires and improve operator safety.

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AI Is Transforming Construction: New Dodge and CMiC Report Reveals Industry Trends

Dodge Construction Network

A new report from Dodge Construction Network and CMiC shows 87% of contractors expect AI to reshape construction, improving efficiency, decision-making and project management.

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Training & Education

Prefab Pitfalls: Five Ways Contractors Lose Money and How to Fix Them

Prefab can improve margins — but only with the right planning, logistics and digital tools. Learn the common mistakes that turn prefabrication into a profit drain.

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Labor & Workforce Development

JLG Builds Skilled Trades Pipeline with School and Workforce Programs

JLG Industries Inc.

JLG Industries tackles U.S. skilled labor shortages through partnerships with schools, trade programs, and internal training to develop welders, painters and equipment operators.

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Beyond The Refinery Fence: Fueling The Squeeze

The Pavement Directory

California’s Benicia refinery is shutting down in 2026, removing nearly half of Northern California’s paving-grade asphalt supply and tightening diesel markets statewide.

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Construction Safety

Why Serious Injury and Fatality Prevention Needs a New Strategy

Construction leaders are reexamining how they manage serious injury and fatality risk. Explore new approaches to SIF identification, assessment, and prevention in modern, complex workforces.

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Stellar Industries to Acquire Elliott Equipment, Expanding Lifting Solutions

Stellar Industries announces plans to acquire Elliott Equipment Company, broadening its aerial work platform and utility lifting offerings while maintaining Elliott’s brand, employees and U.S. operations.

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