FMI projects North American construction will stabilize with modest growth in 2026, indicating a leveling-off after recent market volatility. The outlook suggests contractors should prepare for a measured expansion rather than rapid acceleration in activity.
Ireland's construction market is projected to experience growth in spring 2026, driven by increased infrastructure investment and commercial development across the country. Key sectors including residential, industrial, and public works are expected to create sustained demand for labor and materials throughout the period.
Attendees at the Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston will get a chance to interact with Tennibot's technology firsthand. The post Tennibot launches Partner V2, its latest robotic tennis ball machine appeared first on The Robot Report .
Construction market indicators have weakened in the first two months of 2026, signaling a slowdown across the industry. However, some segments of building activity remain active, suggesting uneven conditions rather than a complete market halt.
The tests ensure that Aegis robots are fully compliant with all applicable safety, security, and spectrum standards. The post Faraday Future’s Aegis quadruped passes compliance certification for U.S. sales appeared first on The Robot Report .
AECOM Hunt coordinated an international logistics operation to manufacture and install a $60M fiberglass roof replacement at Tropicana Field after hurricane damage, meeting the 2026 home opener deadline. The project required managing supply chains and assembly across multiple continents to deliver massive prefabricated panels on schedule.
Komatsu has unveiled the D175AX-10, a redesigned large production dozer featuring increased horsepower, improved efficiency, and a new cab. The new Dash-10 model represents the company's next generation of heavy earthmoving equipment.
Trimble is acquiring Document Crunch, an AI-powered contract analysis startup, adding to the wave of consolidation in construction technology. The deal puts Trimble in direct competition with other major players like Procore and Autodesk, who have recently made similar acquisitions to strengthen their software offerings.
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Trump is adjusting tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper, keeping a 50% tariff on pure metal goods while reducing the levy to 25% for derivative products starting April 6. This change affects construction material costs and sourcing decisions for contractors and builders.
American Augers introduced the M150D, a trailer-mounted fluid cleaning system designed for directional drilling operations that holds up to 1,000 gallons and works with rigs ranging from 20,000 to 120,000 pounds. The compact system streamlines on-site fluid management for drilling contractors.
CES 2026 highlighted how autonomy, AI, and electrification are transforming construction and infrastructure projects. These three technology areas are becoming central drivers reshaping how buildings and infrastructure are designed and built.
Facilities teams can improve project planning, handover processes, and ongoing operations by leveraging Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) through five key strategies. The guide helps education facility managers extract maximum value from FCA data for better decision-making and long-term facility management.
NORD designed the MAXXDRIVE series with a one-piece UNICASE housing that ensures high structural rigidity and leak protection. The post NORD Drivesystems launches industrial gear units for the mining industry appeared first on The Robot Report .
Granite Construction secured a $114M contract for the final mainline project on an 11-mile stretch of Highway 101 in Santa Barbara, California. The win completes a series of seven major projects along the Pacific coast thoroughfare.
At the Robotics Summit & Expo, Anthony Jules, Robust.AI, will explore what it takes to bring automation into complex warehouse environments. The post Learn to build warehouse robots people enjoy working with at the Robotics Summit appeared first on The Robot Report .
The North American Building Trades Unions and Center for Construction Research and Training have partnered with Hard Hat Courage, a suicide prevention program supported by Bechtel and run by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The initiative aims to address mental health and suicide prevention within the construction industry.
Maximo, a robotics startup incubated by energy company AES, has successfully deployed its solar panel installation robots at a site in California. The post AES Maximo robot installs 100 megawatts of solar capacity appeared first on The Robot Report .
Nonresidential construction spending remained flat in January at $1.245 trillion on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, marking the fourth consecutive month of slowdown. Data center construction provided the only bright spot, with spending in that sector jumping despite weakness across most other building categories.
The podcast's guest this week is Chris Matthieu, VP of Developer Ecosystem for RealSense, looking to the future of 3D vision. The post The future of RealSense 3D vision with Chris Matthieu appeared first on The Robot Report .
Construction accounting demands more precision and specialized knowledge than standard accounting practices. Key areas include job costing and work-in-progress (WIP) tracking to manage project finances effectively.
Trimble has acquired Document Crunch, an AI-powered document review tool, to integrate into its Construction One platform's risk management features. The addition will help construction teams automatically review and analyze contracts more efficiently.
Rubiel Master has launched the RM 90X and RM 100X, next-generation compact tracked crushers built for durability and ease of operation. These models target contractors, site developers, and aggregate producers looking for simplified, reliable equipment.
A $4.4 billion replacement bridge connecting Kentucky and Ohio is moving into construction, with initial work on approaches and foundation setup underway. Crews will deploy barges and cranes to build the bridge's foundations and pylons.