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The construction industry’s most complete listing of new equipment and products for contractors, including earthmoving, concrete, asphalt, construction technology and more.

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Volvo Trucks to Unveil New VNX Vocational Truck

The next-generation Class 8 truck is designed for construction, infrastructure and heavy-haul applications in North America, with safety and durability among its focus areas.

October 5, 2026

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STUDSON Unveils SHK-2 Safety Helmet with KOROYD Interior

The Type II helmet replaces EPS foam with KOROYD material and adds airflow pathways designed to aid in cooling.

October 4, 2026

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First U.S. Robotic Plotter for Road Construction

D.E. Gemmill is using LiDAR and robotic technology to automate transverse-joint layout for highway projects.

October 4, 2026

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Leica Geosystems Launches X-PAD Surveying Portfolio with New GS11

The portfolio combines field software, instruments and connected services, with the GS11 adding AR guidance and image-based measurements for routine surveying tasks.

October 3, 2026

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Asphalt Paving Handbook Adds Searchable Web, Mobile Tools

The free platforms provide offline access to paving guidance, AI-assisted searches, checklists and training videos for crews, engineers and inspectors.

October 2, 2026

Telescopic Handlers

AXCS Expands Material Handling Line with New TH-Series

The five-model lineup covers 8,000- to 12,000-pound capacities, with lift heights reaching 56 feet and options designed for rental and construction fleets.

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Surveying & Layout

OpenSpace Expands Construction Platform with AI and Progress Tracking

New and upcoming capabilities include real-time jobsite location, voice-based field updates, progress tracking and AI agents for construction workflows.

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Hilltip Adds Expandable Box Plow for Compact Equipment

The SFT Flex adjusts its clearing width hydraulically and can operate as a box or straight-blade plow for snow removal on tractors, loaders and skid steers.

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Boots & Footwear

Georgia Boot Adds Waterproof TrailPoint Hiker Work Boot

The TrailPoint Hiker combines full-grain leather, a TPU Rock Guard and slip-resistant rubber outsole with lightweight construction for jobsites and uneven terrain.

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Construction Safety Technology

EQSS Introduces UpWatch Secondary Guarding System

The LiDAR-based system is designed for low-level access and PAV platforms, detecting potential crush and entrapment hazards across mixed equipment fleets.

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Data Management

ProjectLibre Launches Cloud AI 2.0 Project Management Platform

The new platform combines critical-path scheduling, resource management, project controls, risk analysis and AI tools in a cloud-based environment for complex projects.

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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

Survey Shows Drivers’ Fleet Safety Technology Opinions

A Linxup survey found 77% of commercial fleet professionals believe safety technology benefits outweigh privacy concerns, with many citing protection and accident prevention.

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Truck Accessories

Volvo Trucks Expands Over-the-Air Software Updates

The software allows drivers to start software updates and leave the truck while updates run, helping fleets keep vehicles current without a dealership visit.

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Compact Wheel Loaders

HKX Adds Auxiliary Hydraulic Kits for Wheel Loaders

The kits let dealers and fleet owners add auxiliary hydraulics to wheel loaders for attachments.

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Trenching Attachments

Blue Diamond Adds Extreme Duty Road Saws to Attachment Lineup

The road saws cut asphalt, concrete and rock to depths of up to 24 inches, with hydraulic depth adjustment and side shift capabilities.

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Automation & AI

STACK Introduces AI Tool for Takeoff and Estimating Tasks

STACK IQ uses natural-language prompts to help estimators complete takeoffs, review estimates, create proposals and manage other preconstruction tasks.

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Automation & AI

Quickbase Adds AI Tool for Creating Mobile Field Forms

The AI Form Builder can turn voice or text prompts, PDFs and photos of paper forms into editable mobile forms for inspections, repairs and safety workflows.

Two construction workers in safety gear reviewing blueprints on a tablet at an active building site.