Cat introduces electric-drive D8 XE dozer

Instead of a conventional torque converter, the D8 XE’s Cat C15 engine drives a generator, in turn powering an electric motor connected to the final drives. Caterpillar The benefits of electric-drive dozers The electric-drive dozers have fewer moving parts than machines with a conventional powertrain resulting in lower maintenance and rebuild costs. According to Sam […]

Euro Auctions acquires BC-based auctioneer

Western Canadian auction house Weaver Auctions has officially joined Euro Auctions, a Europe-based auctioneer for construction, agricultural, and industrial equipment. The acquisition marks a significant step in Euro Auctions expansion across Canada, enhancing services in Alberta, British Columbia, and beyond. Weaver Auctions has built a strong reputation among contractors, farmers, fleet operators, and equipment dealers, […]

Construction Dive’s March 2026 economic roundup

Early economic signals suggest construction has started 2026 with less momentum. The latest data available through early March showed rapid growth in megaprojects in 2025, followed by the softening of several key construction indicators to kick off 2026. For example, contractor backlog slipped to a four-year low in January, the latest month for which data […]