Construction Industry News

WASHINGTON (March 19, 2026) — The Construction Industry Round Table (CIRT) announced the appointment of Robert Corey Clayborne, FAIA, MBA, CAE, as its new president, effective April 1.

KEENE, N.H. (March 17, 2026) — Keene State College’s (KSC) Safety and Construction Sciences programs recently hosted a three-day summit that brought students, faculty, alumni and industry leaders from across the country to address the future of the occupational safety profession and the growing demand for qualified safety professionals.

March 6, 2026 — Construction employment declined by 11,000 jobs in February, with decreases in both residential and nonresidential segments, according to an analysis of new government data released by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

HERNDON, Va. (March 17, 2026) — The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) has released its new FAQ: “Installing Standard Interlocking Concrete Pavers on Open-Graded Aggregates,” establishing a research-backed position for one of the industry’s most popular, and debated, installation methods. Developed after three years of rigorous testing and evaluation, this resource provides guidance professionals can use to design, specify and build open-graded systems.

March 17, 2026 — As part of a long-term strategic shift, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) will close its Rokbak business and concentrate resources on its portfolio of other hauling solutions.

HOUSTON (March 11, 2026) — Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas (MLA), a provider of material handling solutions, announced it will transition to Logisnext Americas.

BOSTON (March 6, 2026) — The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network declined 7.3% in February to 250.0 from the downwardly revised January reading of 269.8. Over the month, commercial planning fell 8.9%, and institutional planning momentum slowed by 4.0%.  

WASHINGTON (Feb. 27, 2026) — Construction input prices increased 0.7% in January compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 0.6% for the month.

Feb. 19, 2026 —The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is launching a nationwide campaign to push for new federal highway and transit funding to preserve economic growth in communities across the country.

RBA Builders announced a leadership transition: Bryan Pavalko is CEO and Gabe Baltodano is president.

MOLINE, Ill. (Feb. 19, 2026) — Deere & Company has completed its acquisition of Tenna, a construction technology company based in New Hope, Pennsylvania. 

John Deere announced the intent to acquire the company on Dec. 22, 2025 and the agreement was concluded on Feb. 18, 2026.

WASHINGTON (Jan. 15, 2025) — The construction industry needs to attract an estimated 349,000 net new workers in 2026 to meet demand for construction services, according to a proprietary model developed and released by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). In 2027, the industry will need to bring in 456,000 new workers to meet demand as construction spending growth is poised to resume for the first time in years.

SUGAR LAND, Texas (Feb. 11, 2026) — HCSS, a provider of heavy civil construction software, officially announced the launch of its reimagined estimating solution: the web-based HeavyBid.

BOSTON (Feb. 6, 2026) — The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, declined 6.3% in January to 272.7 from the downwardly revised December reading of 291.0. Over the month, commercial planning fell 7.2% and institutional planning momentum slowed by 4.4%.  

WASHINGTON (Feb. 10, 2026) — Mike Ireland, who has served as president and CEO of the American Cement Association (ACA) for the past eight years, has announced his retirement. A search committee has been established to identify a candidate who will assume the organization’s leadership role.  

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 3, 2026) — Blue Diamond Attachments has launched a new Parts & Accessories site, bdaparts.com, to provide visitors with greater functionality and an improved user experience.

Feb. 5, 2026 — Komatsu North America has entered into an agreement to acquire assets of SRC of Lexington Inc., a supplier of remanufactured components and parts for construction and mining equipment based in Lexington, Kentucky. The deal is scheduled to close by the end of February, subject to customary closing conditions.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Feb. 5, 2026) — Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living and equipment trade show, announced plans for a two-city rotation beginning in 2029, expanding global access with direct international air traffic and new venue choices for attendees and exhibitors, as well as enhancing outdoor demonstration opportunities in its longtime host city. 

WASHINGTON (Jan. 21, 2026) — National nonresidential construction spending remained virtually unchanged on a monthly basis in October and was down 0.9% year over year, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau.

On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.25 trillion.

WASHINGTON (Jan. 26, 2026) — The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has named Richard Branch as its new chief economist.
In this pivotal role, Branch will analyze U.S. economic trends and construction markets, assessing their impact on architectural practice. He will also oversee the production of key indicators and reports to forecast construction activity and provide strategic guidance to AIA members.