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Safety & Compliance
Tennessee Contractor Faces $210K Fine After Trench Death, Prior Violations
“The employer showed willful disregard for the safety of employees," TOSHA said, after workers were buried in a 15-foot-deep trench.
July 10, 2026
One worker was found buried to his waist in a 15-foot-deep “with near vertical walls,” while another worker was completely buried, according to the Tennessee labor department.
Business
Hyundai Promotes COO Mike Ross to President as Stan Park Retires
Ross will lead the company's North American operations, focusing on dealer growth, customer support and expanding the company's market presence following the HD merger.
July 10, 2026
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July 10, 2026
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Business
Deere Settles With FTC, 5 States to End Right-to-Repair Lawsuit
The agreement follows a $99 million settlement with farmers in April and requires Deere to provide the same repair resources its dealers have.
July 8, 2026
John Deere Tractor
Safety & Compliance
Workers Trapped in 3 Trench Collapses in 2 Days in Michigan — 1 Dead, 2 Injured
The cave-ins occurred on separate construction sites in the Detroit metro area — two of them in the same county.
July 8, 2026
The cave-ins occurred on separate construction sites in the Detroit metro area — two of them in the same county.
Roadbuilding
A $50B Dream? Contractor Proposes Long Island-Connecticut Bridge and Tunnel
Funding for the toll bridge-tunnel would include $1.25 billion from each state, $22.5 billion in fed loans and $25 billion from the private sector.
July 8, 2026
A rendering showing how a portion of the final Long Island-Connecticut bridge might look.
Business
Bobcat President Mike Ballweber to Retire; CEO Scott Park Named Interim Leader
After leading the company since 2019, Ballweber will retire July 31, with Park overseeing North American operations until a successor is named.
July 7, 2026
Mike Ballweber, president, Doosan Bobcat North America, is set to retire on July 31.
Business
Goldhofer Picks North Carolina for Its First U.S. Headquarters, Production Plant
The German heavy-haul trailer manufacturer plans to spend $19.5 million for the new headquarters and create 80 new jobs.
July 7, 2026
Goldhofer's exhibit at ConExpo 2026 in March
Safety & Compliance
“Please Don’t Stop” — Worker Survives 97 Minutes in Trench Collapse With Air Pocket
As the scene went quiet to check for signs of life, responders heard from beneath the dirt, "Please don't stop."
July 1, 2026
This trench collapse rescue operation June 11 in Mapleton, Utah, had a happy ending as the victim was able to breathe due to a void in the dirt while he was completely buried.
Roadbuilding
Gordie Howe Bridge Opening Delayed; U.S., Canada Negotiate “Outstanding Issues”
Talk of delaying the opening of the historic, completed connection between the two countries followed criticism from Trump on social media.
July 1, 2026
The Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Canada as seen in November. The bridge is completed, but its opening has been delayed due to Trump's dispute with the country and comes as the deadline to extend the North American Free Trade Agreement arrives July 1.
Business
U.S. Trade Commission Investigates Caterpillar Patent Complaint Against Bobcat
The two iconic construction equipment manufacturers have been locked in an ever-escalating legal battle since December.
June 29, 2026
Cat 255 compact track loader
Market Pulse
Rising Equipment Costs Top Dealers’ Concerns in 2026 EquipmentWatch Report
Heavy equipment dealers feeling pressure from rising equipment costs and customers delaying purchases.
June 29, 2026
Machine Lineup
Business
Komatsu Opens New $28M Customer Experience Center, Mining Hub in Peoria
The three-story building, which will also house the company's Surface Haulage Headquarters, cost $28 million and spans 75,000 square feet.
June 25, 2026
Komatsu New Building Peoria
Business
Construction Equipment Manufacturers Begin to Claim Tariff Refunds
John Deere, JLG and Manitowoc are among the companies getting millions back on what they paid for Trump's illegal tariffs.
June 24, 2026
Machine Lineup 2
Recruiting & retention
Want to Build Data Centers? Meta, ABC Offer Training With “Job Guarantee”
Five weeks of training and you get a job offer from contractors working on Meta projects — no trade experience required, all expenses paid.
June 22, 2026
Construction workers inside a Meta data center
Business
Komatsu to Open New Arizona Parts Distribution Center
The 270,000-square-foot Mesa facility will stock construction, mining, forklift and forestry parts and enable next-morning delivery to many Western dealers.
June 18, 2026
Facility Mesa Az 2026 413 Front Corner B social Media Fixed Height
Business
Want to Get into Public Works? Here’s What You Need to Know
ALDOT officials will share practical guidance on bidding, prequalification, licensing and common challenges in civil construction in a free June 25 webinar.
June 16, 2026
Eqw Public Works Webinar Code Two V2 5 26
Business
Save the Date: 2027 Construction Trade Shows and Conferences Set
Get a head start on planning with our list of next year's top events, including World of Concrete, Intermat, Equip Expo, The Utility Expo and more.
June 12, 2026
The Utility Expo returns to the Kentucky Exposition Center in 2027.
Pickups
Honda Reportedly Halting Ridgeline Production in 2027 for New Engine
What are Honda's plans for the midsize pickup and its V6?
June 10, 2026
2026 Honda Ridgeline RTL
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From left, 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trail Boss in Trillium Metallic, ZR2 in White Sands and High Country in Black.
Pickups
2027 Chevy Silverado 1500 Completely Redesigned — Plus, New V8s
The next-generation full-size pickup is "the most powerful and advanced Silverado ever," GM declares.
Takeuchi TB3150R Excavator
Excavators
Takeuchi Upgrades its Largest Excavators: Meet the New TB3150 and TB3150R
In 1988, ASV built its first CTL, the Ag-Track prototype, helping to usher in what has become the most popular category of construction equipment. The industry will soon be saying good-bye to the CTL brand credited with the first commercial compact track loader. Acquired by Yanmar, ASV’s new owner is keeping the ASV-branded Posi-Track for its CTLs but transitioning to a completely Yanmar-branded lineup for North America.
Compact Track Loaders
Construction’s Most Popular Machine: Compact Track Loader Buyer’s Guide 2026
Hyundai Adt Being Loaded
Off-Road Trucks
Hyundai Rolls Out Next-Gen HA30, HA45 Articulated Dump Trucks With New Cab, Tech
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Compact Excavators
Closer Look: Kioti Reveals Its First-Ever Mini Excavators, the New MX Series
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The Contractor of the Year contest recognizes contractors who have annual revenues of between $3 million and $20 million and exemplify the highest standards of construction professionals.
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