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Volvo CE Reports Revenue, Delivery Declines in North America
Among all Volvo CE’s regions, net order intake for large and medium-size construction equipment was down 37% in the fourth quarter.
February 11, 2026
Volvo CE saw rising net order intake but declining deliveries in North America during its fourth quarter.
Market Pulse
Caterpillar Posts 18% Rise in 4Q Revenue and Higher Tariff Costs
Tariff costs are expected to reach $2.6 billion in 2026, the company says.
February 10, 2026
Caterpillar is expecting around $2.6 billion in incremental tariff costs in 2026.
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Equipment World and EquipmentWatch to Unpack the Construction Equipment Economy at ConExpo 2026
Register to attend "The State of the Construction Equipment Economy" for a clear look at how macroeconomic trends are shaping equipment acquisition, rental and disposition strategies.
February 10, 2026
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John Deere CFO to Move to New Position at Honeywell Aerospace
Jepsen will head up the aerospace company's financial operations as it approaches a planned spin-off from parent company Honeywell.
February 9, 2026
Josh Jepsen, seen here, began at John Deere in 2001 as an internal auditor.
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Data Center Construction Boom Continues: 8 Projects to Watch in 2026
AI-driven data center construction continues its rapid growth, keeping some contractors optimistic about this year and beyond.
February 6, 2026
OpenAI's Stargate I data center in Abilene, Texas, set to come fully online this year.
Market Pulse
Readers' Poll: 78% of Contractors Plan to Buy Construction Equipment in 2026
Responding contractors cited price and affordability, a growing workload, a strong economy and a need to replace old machines as reasons for buying.
February 4, 2026
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Komatsu Reports Q3 Construction Equipment Sales Boost in North America
The company reported that higher sales prices and a depreciating yen helped drive a 2.2% increase for the third quarter in North America.
February 3, 2026
Third-quarter construction equipment net sales in North America rose on improved selling prices and a depreciating yen.
Market Pulse
Recorded Webinar: 2026 Construction Industry Outlook & Data Updates
Get the latest equipment value, cost and usage trends — plus a market outlook from Equipment World’s Jordanne Waldschmidt — in this on-demand webinar.
February 2, 2026
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2026 Executive Outlook: Scott Young, Head of Region North America, Volvo Construction Equipment
Young details his outlook for 2026, from infrastructure demand to electrification, automation and new equipment launches.
January 26, 2026
Volvo Ce Ec230 Electric Excavator
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.
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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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
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Quick Data: Top-Selling Bulldozers of 2025
Find out the most popular models of new and used financed bulldozers and which models are fetching the most at auction.
January 14, 2026
The 29,259-pound, 130-horsepower Caterpillar D4 is the industry's top-selling bulldozer for 2025.
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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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
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Market Pulse
Readers’ Poll: 34% Look at Construction Tech to Fight Labor Shortage in 2026
Just over one-third of respondents plan to increase their tech usage in 2026 to address the labor shortage.
January 5, 2026
Some in the construction industry are planning to use technology to combat worker shortages in 2026, according to our latest reader poll.
Market Pulse
2026 Executive Outlook: Todd Bachman, CEO, Florida Coast Equipment
The Kubota dealer's CEO, Todd Bachman, expects 2026 construction equipment demand to come primarily from infrastructure projects.
January 5, 2026
Todd Bachman, CEO, Florida Coast Equipment
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