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Roadbuilding
Virginia's $660M I-495 Express Lanes Extension Set to Open This Month
The new interstate toll roads connect with the original 14-mile Express Lanes and extend toward the Maryland border.
November 21, 2025
Lanes on the outer portion of the Beltway for northbound I-495 traffic approaching Live Oak Drive, May 2025.
Roadbuilding
NTSB: Loose Wire Triggered Fatal Ship Crash, Collapse of Baltimore’s Key Bridge
The March 26, 2024, crash resulted from an electrical blackout on the container ship, according to the final report.
November 20, 2025
Test piles for the new Key Bridge, recently barged into Baltimore.
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Roadbuilding
Iowa DOT Pays Farmers to Protect Roads from Snowdrifts with Corn
Standing corn left in open, wind-prone areas near roads significantly reduces salt use and snowplowing and gives farmers another source of income.
November 18, 2025
An official Iowa DOT standing corn snow fence.
Business
Texas Prepares for Historic $20B Boost for Water Infrastructure
The money, spread over 20 years, will be used for repairing aging pipes, upgrading treatment facilities and building new water supplies.
November 17, 2025
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Roadbuilding
Could Low-Carbon Cement Be Causing Premature Deterioration of Indiana Roads, Bridges?
The DOT has placed new limitations on limestone-infused Type 1L cement, which the American Cement Association is challenging.
November 14, 2025
Some tines on recent concrete pours in Indiana are exhibiting early deterioration, seen here.
Contractor of the Year
A Michigan Contractor Finds Unexpected Path to Pipe-Fusion Profits
The owner of Matt's Underground initially trained to be a mechanic, but a job at a pipeline company revealed a different, more lucrative career.
November 12, 2025
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Roadbuilding
New York Devotes Extra $600M for 2,150 Miles of Pavement Renewal
The newly funded 185 projects will be completed alongside scheduled work from the state's $34 billion Capital Plan.
November 10, 2025
The new allocation brings the total number of pavement renewal projects set for next year to over 250.
Business
Hitachi Ltd. Reduces Stake in Hitachi Construction Machinery Following Rebrand Announcement
As Hitachi tightens its focus on digital businesses, it continues to step away from its construction arm, reducing its stake from 51% in 2022 to just 18.4% today.
November 6, 2025
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Roadbuilding
Wyoming DOT to Reopen Repaired Green River Tunnel After Deadly Collision & Fire
The tunnel has been closed since February after a chain reaction of crashes involving 26 vehicles killed three and injured 20 people.
November 6, 2025
A view inside the repaired westbound Green River Tunnel, which was burnt black in February from a deadly fire.
Business
CNH to Close Case Backhoe Plant in Iowa in 2026
The plant, which employs 200 people, will close by mid-2026, with CNH citing declining demand for backhoe loaders.
November 5, 2025
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Contractor of the Year
Three Partners, One Vision: How Diversified Underground Found Its Niche
From humble beginnings with a used drill and vac truck, this Colorado contractor grew into a leading hydrovac and utility locating firm.
November 5, 2025
Diversified Head Shot
Business
Kubota Shuffles International Leadership; Stucke Named North American President
The new president comes to the role two years after becoming the first American head of Kubota Tractor Corporation.
November 4, 2025
Starting January 1, Stucke is back in the U.S. to lead Kubota North America.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Terex to Exit Genie Aerial Lift Business, Merge with Specialty Manufacturer Rev Group
The Genie parent company is exiting its aerial segment and will have a 58% share in a merged $7.8B equipment manufacturing company.
October 30, 2025
Terex will look to sell or spin off its aerial work platform business, sold under the Genie brand.
Market Pulse
Readers' Poll: Construction Industry Weighs in on Timing of Interest Rate Cut
The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates in September for the first time since 2024. Here's what Equipment World readers had to say about it.
October 30, 2025
No majority consensus appeared among Equipment World readers on whether the September rate cut was timed correctly.
Contractor of the Year
“Itching to Get Back at It” – South Carolina Contractor Thrives on Low-Bid Work
Lindler's Construction co-owners tell how they’ve succeeded in low-bid contracting after 20 years in business.
October 29, 2025
How To Win Low Bid Construction Work
Roadbuilding
Work Begins on Arizona’s Largest-Ever Highway Construction Project
Engineering firm Jacobs and general contractor Sundt Construction won the $600 million design-build contract.
October 28, 2025
Work on the $600 million project, seen here, began in June 2025.
Cranes
Crane Collapse Kills 2 Workers in Massachusetts
It appears a cable on the crane, which was on a barge, snapped, causing the boom to crash onto the docks, according to the city's mayor.
October 27, 2025
The crane collapse occurred October 24 at docks near 201 Rover St. in Everett, Massachusetts, according to the Everett Police Department.
Maintenance
Thunder Creek Showcases New Multi-Tank Oil Skid at Utility Expo
The new Thunder Creek MTOS has six tanks available in sizes of 25, 55 or 115 gallons.
October 27, 2025
Contractors can hold up to fluids in six tanks on the new MTOS.
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Hydrogen fuel cell
Toyota Unveils Hydrogen-Powered 4WD Tacoma Pickup Truck
Toyota converted a gasoline-powered Tacoma TRD Pro into a hydrogen fuel cell concept truck – and it recovers water emissions for washing.
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Compact Excavators
Closer Look: Bobcat's New E17, E20 Mini Excavators with Zero Tail Swing
Toro has spent the past 30 years revolutionizing the U.S. compact utility loader market, which has grown rapidly with many more players.
Compact Utility Loaders
More Than a Motorized Wheelbarrow: Mini Loader Buyer's Guide 2025
The upfit for the Ford F-150 Raptor R, unveiled at SEMA Fest 2025, will be available through Ford dealers or ASE-certified technicians.
Pickups
Monster Power! – Ford Boosts Horsepower to 900-Plus on F-150 Raptor R
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Compact Excavators
Closer Look: Kubota Revamps Top-Selling Mini Excavator, the KX040-5
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