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Roadbuilding
Michigan Begins New Inflation-Adjusted Gas Tax to Fund Roadbuilding
The state dropped its 6% gas sales tax and increased its motor fuel tax from 31 to 52.4 cents per gallon.
January 23, 2026
Michigan drivers are no longer paying sales tax at the pump but will instead pay an increased motor fuel tax.
Dealers
Turner Construction Enters Rental Business with First Equipment Company
Contractors outside Turner jobsites can now rent everything from heavy machinery to fencing from the new subsidiary.
January 22, 2026
A First Equipment Company-branded machine on a jobsite.
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February 1, 2026
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Market Pulse
Caterpillar Announces More Leadership Changes; Fassino to Retire
Rod Shurman will become the next group president of Cat’s construction business.
January 22, 2026
Tony Fassino speaking at an American Road & Transportation Builders Association event.
Trucks
White Pine Paving is Stylin' While Haulin' with Tricked-Out W900L Kenworth
The truck, called "Change Order," brings a touch of class to the jobsite with its impressive airbrush work, laser cutouts and unique lighting.
January 21, 2026
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Business
Caterpillar, Nvidia Team Up to Transform Machines and Manufacturing
The expanded collaboration is aimed at accelerating an AI-enabled future including on-board AI features, autonomy and improved production systems.
January 21, 2026
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Market Pulse
2026 Executive Outlook: Jeffery Ratliff, Director of Sales & Marketing, and Jeff Stewart, President, Takeuchi
Takeuchi leaders offer their outlook on where demand is heading next, from regional growth to customer-driven innovation, and the role of emerging technologies.
January 20, 2026
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ConExpo/Con-Agg 2026
Las Vegas Convention Center’s $600M Renovation Finished Ahead of ConExpo
The construction industry will get its chance to see the remade center at this week’s World of Concrete and again in March for ConExpo 2026.
January 20, 2026
The newly renovated exterior for the Central and North halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Dealers
Industry Roundup: Caterpillar CEO Named Chairman of the Board; Umpleby to Retire
The new appointment marks an end to Umpleby's long leadership period at Caterpillar.
January 16, 2026
Former Caterpillar CEO and board member James Umpleby (left) and current CEO Joseph Creed
Safety & Compliance
Contractor Faces $1.2M Fine for Repeat Violations After Fatal Trench Collapse
One of the company's workers died in a cave-in in 2023. Two years later, inspectors found similar trench violations, OSHA reports.
January 16, 2026
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Business
Caterpillar Fights Bobcat Patent Complaint; Trade Commission to Investigate
Claim would harm U.S. economy, undermine infrastructure projects, Cat argues. Bobcat cites fairness. Congress members weigh in on dispute.
January 14, 2026
Cat 255 Compact Track Loader
Market Pulse
2026 Executive Outlook: Ilmars Nartish, VP, Manitou North America
From North American manufacturing investments to new product launches, here’s how Manitou North America’s Ilmars Nartish sees demand, technology and competition shaping the year ahead.
January 14, 2026
Application Compact Track Loaders Manitou 007
Safety & Compliance
Contractors Fined $300K Combined for Trench Violations in Washington
The general contractor also disregarded stop-worker orders after initial inspections, and repeat violations occurred, according to state inspectors.
January 12, 2026
On July 9, workers were found in Spokane between a 22.5-foot-high nearly vertical dirt wall and 10-foot-high concrete forms without cave-in protection nor safe escape method, according to Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.
Roadbuilding
2026 Executive Outlook: Al Arteaga, VP of Estimating, Skanska USA Civil West
An executive for the heavy civil construction and development company reveals 2026 trends and goals.
January 12, 2026
Al Arteaga, VP of Estimating, Skanska USA Civil West
Market Pulse
EquipmentWatch to Host Q1 2026 Construction Industry Outlook Webinar
Rising costs, shifting demand and new technology — find out what’s next in construction during EquipmentWatch’s free 2026 outlook webinar January 23.
January 9, 2026
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Roadbuilding
"Fire in the Hole!" – Watch Iowa Bridge Blasted Down into Mississippi River (Video)
The original structure opened in 1931 as a toll bridge and was imploded to make way for a new bridge set to open in 2027.
January 9, 2026
The Black Hawk Bridge falling into the Mississippi River.
Market Pulse
2026 Executive Outlook: Paul Manger, Executive Director of Product Marketing, Kubota
Manger details where he sees market opportunities and headwinds, political factors at play and the practical approach Kubota is taking with technology integration.
January 8, 2026
Kubota Svl75 3
World of Concrete
What to See at the 2026 World of Concrete Show in Las Vegas
Attendees can expect to find booths from top manufacturers including Caterpillar, Bobcat, Liebherr, Kubota, Vermeer, Toro, Hilti, Dewalt, Makita.
January 6, 2026
An outdoor lot at the 2025 World of Concrete show in Las Vegas.
Asset tracking & management
John Deere to Acquire Tenna, An Equipment Tracking Provider
Tenna offers mixed-fleet equipment operations and asset tracking solutions for heavy equipment, trucks and attachments. The deal is set to close in February.
January 6, 2026
Deere Tenna
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New Holland Completely Redesigns T7 Tractors with More Power, Comfort
The new standard wheelbase models get a weight and payload boost, multiple transmission options, increased technology and comfort.
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2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX Roars Back With 777-Horsepower Hemi V8
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Compact Excavators
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