CONEXPO attempts world record at trade show

CONEXPO-CON/AGG, one of North America’s largest construction tradeshows, will attempt to make history at its triennial show. Held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS will be in attendance to attempt the most people wearing high-visibility vests. The attempt, scheduled on March 3, 2026, aims to break the existing record of 2,499 participants […]

AI boom boosts Jacobs’ data center, semiconductor pipeline

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Construction demand for artificial intelligence-related facilities this year still has a considerable runway, executives said during Jacobs’ fiscal first-quarter earnings call on Tuesday. Pipeline growth hit double-digit rates year over year across the firm’s major verticals, with […]

Volvo CE shares its largest demolition excavator

The new high-reach excavator is fitted with demolition-specific features meant to improve operator comfort and enhance visibility. Volvo Construction Equipment Unrivaled stability and strength Built to meet Volvo Ultra High Reach (UHR) stability criteria, the EC950 High Reach delivers stability even when operating with heavy attachments and extended reach. The durable Volvo undercarriage, plus a […]