Bentley, JLG kick off 2026 with acquisitions
Bentley Systems' has acquired Talon Aerolytics and Pointivo to strengthen its asset analytics and AI-driven infrastructure da -More-
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Moss Construction acquires Ellison to boost Fla. presence
Moss Construction has acquired Ellison Construction to strengthen its presence in Florida. -More-
Bobcat integrates AI, autonomy into equipment
Doosan Bobcat unveiled several technologies at CES 2026 to make equipment operation more intuitive, including the AI-powered -More-
Kan. DOT awards $288M contract for work on U.S. 54, K-96
A joint venture of Dondlinger & Sons Construction Co. and Wildcat Construction Co. -More-
Construction of Hard Rock's Guitar Tower on track for 2027
The construction of the Guitar Hotel Las Vegas is progressing on schedule, with 28 of 42 stories completed. -More-
Las Vegas Convention Center completes $600M renovation
The Las Vegas Convention Center has completed a $600 million renovation of its Legacy Campus ahead of CES 2026. -More-
Brad Jeanneret named CEO of Hensel Phelps
Hensel Phelps has appointed Brad Jeanneret as CEO and president, succeeding Mike Choutka, who has become chairman. -More-
Forgive me, for all the things I did but mostly for the ones that I did not.
Donna Tartt, writer, recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
Check out the AGC-USACE partnering playbook!
In collaboration with AGC of America, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) published its first-ever Submittal Playbook. -More-
AGC tool for contractors negotiating PLAs
Last year, the Associated General Contractors of America introduced a new tool to help contractors navigate owner preferences -More-
N.Y. expands paid family leave for construction workers
New York has amended its Paid Family Leave law to include construction workers who work for multiple employers under collecti -More-
Going to WOC? Here's what you might see
World of Concrete will return to Las Vegas from Jan. 19 to Jan. -More-
AI-driven inspections enhance safety, efficiency
AI-enabled equipment inspections are reshaping construction site safety and reliability by automating the detection of mechan -More-
Caterpillar launches AI assistant to boost efficiency
Caterpillar has introduced the Cat AI Assistant, an artificial intelligence-based tool aimed at enhancing productivity, effic -More-
US to impose new semiconductor tariffs on Chinese imports
Starting June 23, 2027, the US will implement new tariffs on semiconductors from China, beginning at 0% and increasing after -More-
Lake Powell's decline forces engineering over policy
Lake Powell's water levels have dropped 36 feet in the past year, forcing engineers to operate within tighter physical constr -More-
Garney begins $506M Fla. water pipeline
Garney has started the $506 million South Hillsborough Pipeline project in Florida. -More-
S.C. governor proposes $1.1B for road projects
South Carolina Gov. -More-
Jacobs to acquire full ownership of PA Consulting
Jacobs Solutions has agreed to acquire the remaining stake in London-based PA Consulting for $1.6 billion, a move expected to -More-
I wanted to be a good artist. But I wanted to define what that meant.
Janet Fish, artist 1938-2025
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