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Effective May 1, Caterpillar Inc. Chairman and CEO D. James Umpleby III will become executive chairman of the board, and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Joseph E. Creed will succeed him as CEO and join the Board of Directors.

Caterpillar Announces Leadership Shift, Joe Creed Named CEO

In its 100th year in business, the company will see a transition in leadership, with current Chairman and CEO D. James Umpleby III becoming executive chairman of the board, and Joseph E. Creed stepping into the position of CEO.

With more than 20 compatible attachment categories, operators can use the MT120 for digging, clearing brush, hauling loose and palleted materials, ground preparation, sweeping, pushing and blowing snow, utility installation, breaking up and removing concrete, trenching and more.

Bobcat Launches MT120 Mini Track Loader

April 2, 2025

Equipment Today's Annual Equipment Showcase highlights hundreds of today's latest product releases in earthmoving, attachments, lift equipment, worksite equipment, fleet maintenance, trucks and transportation, roadbuilding, and technology.

Equipment Today Releases 2025 Annual Equipment Showcase

March 24, 2025

According to Hayfield, one of the most critical challenges affecting construction contractors this year is material inflation. This is being driven by potential tariffs, which will push up project costs for contractors and may lead to some projects being cancelled if costs become too high.

Industry Analyst on 2025 Prospects and Market Conditions

February 21, 2025

According to Simonson, although construction activity grew more slowly as the year progressed, contractors continue to cite difficulty in finding qualified workers as their greatest challenge.

AGC Chief Economist on Construction Challenges in 2025

February 21, 2025

According to Tanel, contractors already prioritize machine capability, efficiency and safety when purchasing equipment. Manufacturers are constantly innovating to meet these needs, with a strong focus on creating safer and more efficient machines.

What's Coming This Year? AEM President and CEO Offers Forecast

February 21, 2025

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According to Fritz, in 2025, disparities in performance between contractors are set to widen as those associated with megaprojects, including manufacturing facilities, data centers and infrastructure, remain in high demand.

ABC Economist Shares 2025 Construction Outlook

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Walk-Behind Trenchers, Stand-On Skid Steers, and Vacuum Excavators - Oh My!

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InTempo, LHP Telematics Partner With Cummins on Predictive Maintenance

Audodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost kicks off Autodesk University 2023.

Autodesk Event Focuses on AI, Interoperability

Software for Pavement Contractors

Emerging software products from Pittbos and PavementSoft are aimed at the unique workflow of asphalt contractors help to bid, win, and complete more work.

Pittbos starts with takeoff and extends all the way through to invoicing.

High-End Builder Finds Robotic Solution for Historic Demolition Project

Jamba turned to a Brokk 160 robotic demolition machine to demolish the historic Belvedere Lava House.

With the Brokk machine Jamba Construction demolished 1,200 cubic yards of concrete and lava, completing 60% of the overall demolition.

Surveying & Layout

An Important Message for Contractors Relying on GNSS Receivers

Increasing solar flare activity means contractors should update firmware for their precision GNSS hardware, and a Trimble expert provides insights and tips on what to expect.

Due to cyclical increases in solar flare activity, GNSS device makers should be releasing updated firmware for GNSS receivers. Read more to learn who this will affect, when, and what steps are suggested.

Quickbase Augments Construction Software No-Code Development with AI

AI brings contextual smarts to Quickbase users developing software applications for construction—plus an update on other recent developments with the platform.

Quickbase enables construction contractors and others to create new cloud applications. It includes templates and pre-built content for important construction workflows.

Equipment Monitoring & Logistics

What Does the Powerfleet/MiX Telematics Merger Mean for Construction?

Two telematics and GPS equipment tracking companies combine as the market GPS-enabled equipment IoT rewards scale.

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Equipment Monitoring & Logistics

Trackunit Acquires Installer

The market for GPS-enabled construction equipment management software is hot, and Trackunit will take advantage by growing its ability to onboard new customers and extend its solution through partner solutions.

GPS tracking hardware for off-road construction equipment is the top technology for investment by our audience according to an IRONPROS/ForConstructionPros study.

Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

Automated Pile Driving from Trimble, Mincon

Trimble and Mincon have joined an already-pitched battle of solar farm construction robots, most directly squaring off against startup Built Robotics’ robotic pile driving technology.

Trimble and Mincon now offer a Trimble-Ready piling solution for solar field construction.

Project Management

Procore Groundbreak 2023 Insights

Procore Technologies, Inc.

The construction project management software leader came to Groundbreak with a massive traunch of AI functionality and partnerships, a new GIS offering and tools to improve user experience for subcontractors.

Procore Chief Product Officer Wyatt Jenkins laid out the Procore roadmap in the opening session.

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How Procore Works with Partners

Procore Technologies, Inc.

We brain dump Procore Vice President of Global Alliances and Partnerships Kris Lengieza on partners’ role in AI, plus news from Matterport, TopBuilder, Deltek and others.

IRONPROS debriefed Procore Vice President of Global Partnerships Kris Lengieza at Groundbreak 2023. Here, we explain their sophisticated model and share even more partner news from Groundbreak.

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