Major equipment manufacturers including Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, and others are releasing new motor grader models in 2026, giving contractors more options for grade work. The buyer's guide covers the latest offerings from ten leading OEMs to help construction professionals select the right equipment for their projects.
Buildings equipped with AI can now monitor and report their own operational status, effectively functioning as an additional facilities team member. This technology helps facility managers listen to real-time data from their buildings to optimize maintenance and operations.
Hitachi has released new features for its Landcros Connect fleet management system, including attachment monitoring, tracking capabilities, and machine data-sharing tools. These enhancements help contractors and rental companies better manage and optimize their equipment operations.
1X has opened a California manufacturing facility to produce NEO humanoid robots at full scale, marking a major shift toward domestic humanoid robot production in the U.S. The vertically integrated factory positions the company to supply robots for construction and other industries seeking automation solutions.
Caterpillar's construction equipment revenue jumped 38% in Q1 2026, driving overall company revenue up 22% to $17.4 billion. The strong results reflect robust demand across the company's construction equipment business segment.
Genesis AI has unveiled the GENE-26.5 foundation model, a new AI system designed to enable robots to perform complex manipulation tasks with improved dexterity. The model leverages an advanced data engine and a custom robotic hand to achieve higher precision in handling and assembly work.
SWISSto12 has contracted German space subsystem consortium HPS/LSS to build a large deployable reflector for its HummingSat small geostationary satellite. The reflector subsystem will be integrated into the NEASTAR-1 mission, demonstrating advanced deployment technology for satellite communications infrastructure.
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Chinese 3D printer maker Elegoo raised over $73 million in a Series B+ funding round led by Meituan and other investors. The financing aims to help Elegoo compete with rival Bambu Lab in the growing consumer and professional 3D printing market.
Construction employment grew in 33 states and Washington D.C. over the year from March 2025 to March 2026, demonstrating broad strength across the industry. In March alone, 31 states and D.C. added construction jobs, indicating sustained momentum in the sector.
Lightbridge Corporation secured European patent approval for its 3D printed multi-zone nuclear fuel design, advancing the company's intellectual property portfolio in advanced nuclear technology. The patent covers an innovative fuel element design that could improve efficiency and performance in nuclear reactors.
WaiV Robotics has launched with $7.5 million in funding to develop automated drone landing and takeoff systems designed specifically for maritime operations. The company is now seeking OEM partnerships to bring its technology to market.
Limitation of liability (LOL) clauses in construction contracts allow parties to cap their financial exposure by restricting damages for specific project risks. These provisions help contractors and owners manage uncertainty and protect themselves from potentially devastating cost overruns.
Tutor Intelligence is operating 100 Sonny semi-humanoid robots at its headquarters to create a real-world data factory for training AI systems. The company is sharing technology and data across its robot fleet, including Cassie mobile manipulators, to accelerate AI development for robotic construction applications.
Construction remains a high-hazard industry where workers face long hours, heavy machinery, shifting job sites, and exposure to dangerous materials. New ConTech safety solutions in 2024 are addressing these risks and making measurable improvements across job sites.
America Makes and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining are funding two additive manufacturing project calls totaling $25.6 million, with $12.4 million allocated to the Maturation Initiative. The funding aims to advance additive manufacturing technologies and their application in defense and industrial sectors.
Caterpillar has launched new attachments including orange peel grapples, thumb buckets, and S-series compatible buckets designed to boost productivity in earthmoving and recycling operations. These new grapple and bucket options expand the attachment lineup available for excavators and material handlers.
Rosswag Engineering has partnered with Eplus3D and qualloy to install industrial metal additive manufacturing systems as part of a new collaboration agreement. The partnership combines Eplus3D's metal AM equipment, Rosswag's engineering expertise, and qualloy's metal powder supply to strengthen capabilities in metal additive manufacturing.
Traylor-Walsh-Skanska joint venture won a $1.3 billion contract to bore two new tunnel tubes beneath the Hudson River for the Gateway project, each spanning approximately 7,250 feet. The work represents a major infrastructure milestone for improving rail transit capacity between New Jersey and New York.
Chromatic 3D Materials successfully 3D printed and tested a rocket propellant prototype at an Alabama test range, demonstrating the viability of additive manufacturing for propulsion materials. The breakthrough shows that complex propellant components can be manufactured layer-by-layer, potentially reducing costs and lead times for aerospace applications.
Construction companies should weave mental health considerations into their safety protocols as part of a comprehensive approach to worker wellbeing. Addressing mental health alongside physical safety helps create a healthier, more resilient workforce on job sites.
Deere & Company has promoted Brent Norwood, a construction equipment VP, to Chief Financial Officer. Norwood brings experience from leading the company's major acquisitions of Wirtgen Group and Blue River Technology.
Titomic Limited, an Australian cold spray manufacturing company, has secured a purchase order from Iowa State University for its Titomic 623 ISB-11 cold spray system. The equipment will be used to support research and development in additive manufacturing technology.
Sulfur cathodes offer construction equipment manufacturers a promising path to cheaper, more energy-dense batteries using abundant materials, but scientists have yet to solve practical performance challenges that prevent real-world deployment. Research from multiple institutions continues to focus on bridging the gap between theoretical potential and reliable battery performance for job site applications.