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Link-Belt Excavators Reveals New Excavators, Grade Control Technology at CONEXPO

Link-Belt Excavators

Two new excavators, expanded 3D grade control options and interactive demos were featured at the Link-Belt booth.

March 12, 2026

Red Link-Belt excavators displayed at outdoor construction equipment exhibition with city buildings in background

Labor & Workforce Development

5 Key Trends From CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026: Electrification, AI, Autonomous Equipment and More

CONEXPO-CON/AGG

From electric machines to AI-powered operator assistance, here are five major construction equipment trends that stood out at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026.

March 12, 2026

Crowded construction industry trade show with yellow and blue cranes, high-rise buildings, and attendees wearing safety gear and badges.

Single-Drum Rollers

Volvo CE Adds New SD70 Soil Compactor to Lineup

Volvo Construction Equipment

The latest addition to the Volvo Construction Equipment soil compaction range.

March 11, 2026

Yellow Volvo road roller compacting gravel at construction site under cloudy sky

Green Truck Summit Rebrands as Future Truck Summit, Highlighting Advanced Fleet Technologies for Contractors

NTEA – The Work Truck Association

Beginning in 2027, NTEA and NAFA will rebrand the Green Truck Summit to focus on emerging commercial vehicle technologies, including advanced driver assistance systems, lightweighting, power management and more.

March 11, 2026

Dynapac Debuts The New CC7000 VI With SEISMIC

Dynapac North America LLC

The biggest is back – delivering high productivity, high durability and top-tier compaction quality.

March 10, 2026

Red and white Dynapac road roller compactor machine reflected in water with trees in background

Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

Trimble Roadworks Integrates Real-Time Asphalt Compaction Quality Control

Trimble Roadworks GSSI integration improves asphalt paving safety, profitability and sustainability with compaction metrics on every pass.

March 10, 2026

Yellow Caterpillar asphalt roller compactor on construction site with other heavy equipment and blue sky

Checkout The Updated Vögele Super 2100-5 X

Wirtgen Group, a John Deere Co.

The Dash 5 paver SUPER 2100-5 X.

March 10, 2026

VÖGELE asphalt paver with yellow screed and green hopper on tracked chassis

Wirtgen Reveals Their Vögele Super 2000-5 X At CONEXPO/AGG

Wirtgen Group, a John Deere Co.

The powerful 10-foot Dash 5 Road Paver.

March 10, 2026

Turquoise VÖGELE asphalt paver with yellow crane attachment parked outdoors near trees

Construction News

Top 7 Highlights from CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

From massive earthmoving machines, towering cranes and next-generation paving equipment to digital jobsite solutions, automation, sustainability and advancements, CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 featured over 2,000 exhibitors spanning more than 3 million square feet of exhibit space.

March 10, 2026

Crowded industrial trade show floor with heavy machinery displays, vendor booths, and attendees wearing identification badges.

Air Compressors

Atlas Copco Expands DrillAir Line With X-Air+ Portable Compressor

Atlas Copco Power Technique

Atlas Copco introduces the X-Air+ 800-20 portable air compressor, delivering up to 800 cfm at 20 bar with improved fuel efficiency and compact transport design for drilling and blasting applications.

March 8, 2026

Renewable energy facility with solar panels, wind turbines, and yellow portable generator equipment on sandy terrain

Labor & Workforce Development

Report: ESOP Construction Firms Maintain Backlogs Amid Labor and Cost Pressures

Prairie Capital Advisors’ annual survey of ESOP-owned construction companies highlights steady demand, labor shortages and growing AI adoption.

March 6, 2026

Construction worker in white hard hat and safety vest looking thoughtfully

SDLG and LGMG Debut New Equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

LGMG North America, Inc.

SDLG and LGMG unveil new skid steers, UTVs, aerial lifts and telehandlers at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, along with a global service brand launch.

March 5, 2026

Lineup of red and yellow aerial lift equipment and boom lifts displayed against a city skyline waterfront backdrop

Rentel Debuts at The ARA Show 2026

Thompson Machinery

Rental is a decision intelligence platform built for the equipment rental industry.

March 4, 2026

Komatsu Kicks Off CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 Previewing Two New Next-Generation Dozers

Komatsu America Corp.

Komatsu is showcasing two next-generation crawler dozers at this year’s CONEXPO.

March 3, 2026

Yellow bulldozers performing earthmoving operations on construction sites with clear blue skies

Digging Into What’s New: Excavators to Check Out at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

A roundup of new excavators and mini excavators debuting at CONEXPO the first week of March, including models from Bobcat, CASE and more.

March 1, 2026

Excavator operating on dusty construction site with blue sky and clouds in background

Betting On The Future: A Contractor's Vision For Growth

Why Black Gold skipped the “starter” plant and invested in a high-capacity drum mix facility designed for control, scalability, and long-term growth.

March 1, 2026

Industrial asphalt production facility with large yellow machinery under blue sky

Hitachi Expands Zero-Emission Line With ZX135-7EB Excavator

Hitachi Europe Limited

The 13-tonne excavator offers dual-mode operation for battery-powered or continuous wired use in noise- and emission-sensitive environments.

February 28, 2026

Three orange and blue Hitachi excavators operating on a sandy construction site with green trees in the background

Concrete Equipment & Products

USG Sheetrock Brand Systems Are Elevating Multi-Family Construction Performance in New England

USG Corporation

Universal Drywall is delivering buildings that are safer, quieter, and more energy-efficient, thanks in part to its partnership with USG.

February 26, 2026

Two construction workers in safety gear discussing plans at a residential job site