Products

John Deere Settles Agriculture Right-to-Repair Antitrust Lawsuit for $99M

yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:14:28 -0400

John Deere agreed to settle antitrust lawsuit and pledged $99 million and all necessary assistance to let customers repair their own farm equipment without going to Deere dealers.

International Trade Commission Opens Parallel Investigation Into Doosan Bobcat

yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:37:59 -0400

The patent catfight between Bobcat and Caterpillar has escalated to competing lawsuits and International Trade Commission investigations.

Building Materials Giant CRH to Buy Supplier Arcosa in $8.5B Cash Deal

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:12:23 -0400

“As demand for U.S. energy and utility infrastructure solutions accelerates, this transaction places CRH at the forefront of an immense growth opportunity,” said CEO Jim Mintern.

Resource Management

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Procore Resource Management transforms how contractors manage their most vital assets: labor, equipment and materials.

Project Execution

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Procore Project Execution transforms how construction management teams run complex jobs from preconstruction to final closeout.

Caterpillar Countersues in Patent Fight With Doosan Bobcat

yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) — Wed, 27 May 2026 23:59:36 -0400

US equipment giant filed a claim with the International Trade Commission alleging its South Korea-based rival violated patents—seeking an investigation that could potentially halt imports of machines

Deere Faces Right-to-Repair Lawsuit from Chicago Site Work Contractor

yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) — Thu, 21 May 2026 15:04:01 -0400

Class action lawsuit asserts contractor's right to repair its own skid steers, compact loaders and excavators without going through Deere or its dealer network.

CommercePayments® AP Card

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Today’s construction industry is more competitive than ever.

CommercePayments® Payment Hub

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

CommercePayments® Payment Hub portal interfaces with your existing accounting system, helping you create an automated payment strategy that saves your company time and money.

Twin TBMs Prepped for Deployment as $16B Hudson River Tunnel Project Advances

rubenstonej@enr.com (Jeff Rubenstone) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:48:21 -0400

With federal funding restored, the rail megaproject's first pair of tunnel boring machines are nearly ready for assembly and launching.

Caterpillar Challenges Doosan Bobcat Patent Lawsuit, Alleges Industrial Espionage

yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:13:05 -0400

Caterpillar has responded to a lawsuit from Doosan Bobcat alleging it infringed on 14 patents for everything from machine controls to energy management. Cat asserts that it was in fact Bobcat that reverse-engineered its technology through a "competitive intelligence program."

Tech Roundup: Autodesk Invests in QFlow; DeWalt's New Data Center Drilling Robot

yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:51:12 -0500

A downward-drilling robot speeds data center construction, while Doka prepares to launch new products in the North American market at the upcoming CONEXPO-CON/AGG trade show.

Turner Construction Launches Equipment Rental Firm

yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:07:05 -0500

Turner has launched First Equipment Co., an equipment rental and logistics subsidiary.

JLG Acquire Canvas, Maker of Drywall-finishing Robotics Platform

yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:59:42 -0500

Maker of aerial work platforms and telehandlers sees potential in bringing greater automation to its equipment lineup.

Deere Acquires Equipment Tracking Platform Tenna

yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:44:15 -0500

Under terms of the acquisition from Conti Group, expected to close in early 2026, Tenna will operate as a separate unit

Doosan Bobcat Sues Caterpillar, Alleges Infringement of 14 Equipment Patents

yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:04:40 -0500

A lawsuit in U.S. federal court and a complaint to the International Trade Commission against Caterpillar and its largest Texas equipment dealer allege patent violations on machine controls, skid steer designs.

Walmart Strikes Deal for 3D-Printed Buildings from Alquist in Boost for Emerging Sector

rubenstonej@enr.com (Jeff Rubenstone) — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:05:56 -0500

Retail giant signs on for over a dozen buildings to be 3D-printed by construction tech firm and its construction partners, as additive manufacturing makes inroads in retail.

Report: 2023 NYC Crane Fire and Collapse Caused by Failed Hydraulic Hose

jriceenr@gmail.com (Justin Rice) — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:32:15 -0500

City officials cited equipment failure as the inciting incident that sent a tower crane's boom crashing to a city street in July 2023.

Ecocem Verifies 60% Embodied Carbon Reduction for ACT Product via ASTM Certification

yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:26:09 -0500

Ecocem's Advanced Cement Technology achieved ASTMC117 certification for carbon dioxide emission reduction of 60% on typical concrete construction projects.

Steelmaker Gerdau Realigns to Meet Solar, Warehouse and Data Center Demand

yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:31:35 -0500

U.S. electric arc furnace plants such as Gerdau's Cartersville, Ga., plant adjust their offerings to meet demands of hot construction markets.

As Warehouse Safety Risks Rise, Polymer Guardrails Challenge Steel, Other Metals

gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0500

New material emerges in fast-moving warehouses, promising fewer guardrail repairs and new visibility into everyday impacts. Is it ready to challenge steel?

Tools & Resources for Planning Your Safety Week

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The Construction Safety Week website offers free tools and resources that make planning your events and activities for the week easy and effective.

Mental Health Resources & Education

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The Construction Safety Week website has a wealth of information and resources to help you discuss and address mental health awareness in your organization.

Colorado Leads the Way With Self-driving Highway Maintenance Vehicles

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:30:15 -0500

$1.7-million USDOT grant bolsters efforts in Colorado and other states to bring autonomous vehicles to road crews.

Holcim Snaps Up German Wall Systems Manufacturer in $2.16B Deal

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:56:47 -0400

CEO Miljan Gutovic said the company is “working on other big deals” that “could be coming in the next few months.”

Innovative Gantry System Powers Park Avenue Viaduct Job Through First Phase

choa@enr.com (Aileen Cho) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:47:05 -0400

According to the New York MTA, the project is $93 million under budget and 51 months ahead of schedule.

For Every Project Challenge, Source the Right Materials

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Every project has its challenges. Sourcing the right materials shouldn't be one of them.

From Design to Construction, ProjectWise Streamlines the Way Infrastructure Gets Built

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

ProjectWise is a collaborative information management solution empowering engineering firms, construction contractors, and owner-operators to share data and streamline workflows across project phases for more efficient, safer, and faster infrastructure delivery.

MicroStation Delivers the Power and Flexibility to Design Tomorrow’s Infrastructure

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

MicroStation is the trusted computer-aided design (CAD) software for infrastructure projects, empowering professionals like you to design, manage, and deliver infrastructure projects efficiently.

3D Printed Concrete Finds Its Footing

rubenstonej@enr.com (Jeff Rubenstone) — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Slow but steady growth in the use of 3D printed concrete in construction brings in new firms and users, as the nascent industry finds the right market niches for a continually evolving technology.