Volvo CE teases 56-ton excavator

At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, Volvo CE previewed the EC560 excavator, an all-new machine that can handle the biggest bucket in its size class. Designed for the most demanding tasks in heavy infrastructure, quarry and aggregates, and building applications, the 56-ton crawler excavator will be commercially available in early 2027. “This model is a direct response to […]

Federal Government to Repair Kara Bridge Expansion Joints, Announces Partial Road Closure

Construction Futures: March 2026 Economic Roundup

What We Learned in March: Industry Outlook Darkens in Early 2026 Materials price escalation resurfaced and the industry lost jobs in February, while private nonresidential construction spending continued its slow but steady decline to start the year. The fact that industry momentum was waning before the conflict in Iran sent oil prices and economic uncertainty […]