Category: Construction News
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Dynapac Appoints Yann Monnet North American President And General Manager.
Just before World of Asphalt 2025, the biggest annual trade show for the asphalt industry, it was revealed by Dynapac North America that Jamie Roush would be stepping away from his role as president, a role he assumed in September 2021. During his more than three and a half years leading the company, he oversaw…
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Utilimarc and Fleetio Partner to Expand Fleet Technology Solutions
Utilimarc has announced a new partnership with Fleetio, integrating the cloud-based fleet management platform into its suite of technology offerings. The collaboration aims to provide fleet operators with enhanced tools for managing maintenance, tracking performance, and improving operational efficiency. The partnership brings together Utilimarc’s expertise in fleet analytics with Fleetio’s platform, which offers maintenance management,…
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AEM Set to Host OEMs on National Mall
Taking place in Washington, D.C., May 14-16, 2025, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) brings together policymakers, construction organizations and equipment manufacturers for a multiday Celebration of Construction on the National Mall. Now in its second year, the event exhibits the industry’s latest innovations, workforce development efforts and work in sustainability. This year’s event will…
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Grote Industries Appoints Dan Brito as Director of Operations for Madison Facility
Grote Industries has announced the appointment of Dan Brito as Director of Operations at its Madison, Indiana facility. In his new role, Brito will oversee operations at the company’s Next Generation Manufacturing Center (NGMC), focusing on advancing operational excellence within Grote’s high-tech headlamp production. Brito brings more than 15 years of manufacturing experience, including an…
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New Executive Orders Signal Big Changes for the Propane Industry in 2025
Since returning to office, President Donald Trump has wasted no time, releasing dozens of Executive Orders (EOs) on his first day back in the White House on January 20th, 2025. Various EOs are relevant to the propane industry. As global economics is a key market condition that will influence changes in the price of products…
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Kubota Opens Applications for 2025 Hometown Proud Grant Program
Kubota Tractor Corporation is now accepting applications for its 2025 Hometown Proud® Grant Program, which supports nonprofit organizations with community projects that can benefit from the use of Kubota equipment. Ten grants will be awarded nationwide, each consisting of $25,000 in funding and a $25,000 equipment voucher, one for each of Kubota’s ten operating districts.…
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Fleetio Acquires Auto Integrate, Expanding Reach in Fleet Maintenance
Fleetio has announced the acquisition of Auto Integrate, a digital maintenance authorization platform widely used in the fleet services industry. The acquisition significantly expands Fleetio’s capabilities, particularly in repair order management and shop connectivity. Together, the two companies now serve over 8 million vehicles and support operations across more than 110,000 repair shops throughout North…
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bauma 2025: Wirtgen and John Deere Present Future of Road Construction
At bauma 2025, the Wirtgen Group and John Deere showcased a wide range of new technologies and construction equipment, drawing global interest with nearly 100 machines on display—including 45 world premieres. The joint booth served as a central hub for updates on the future of road construction, materials processing and digital jobsite management. Focus on…
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Tariff Pressures Mount as Construction Backlog Hits 8.5 Months
The latest data from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) shows a slight uptick in construction backlog across nonresidential sectors, but growing concerns over newly announced tariffs are beginning to influence contractor confidence. According to ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator, the average backlog among surveyed contractors increased to 8.5 months in March, up 0.3 months from the…
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Volvo CE, Unicontrol to Offer Integrated 3D Machine Control
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is teaming up with Danish tech company Unicontrol to make 3D machine control more accessible and easier to use for excavator operators. The two companies have announced plans to integrate Unicontrol’s flexible 3D machine control technology directly into Volvo’s excavators, aiming to simplify jobsite operations and give contractors more options…