Construction industry highlights at CES 2026

Construction industry OEM heavyweights arrived at CES 2026 ready to show off cutting edge solutions that rise to the heady task of today’s industry challenges, including labour, safety, and productivity shortcomings. Here are the construction industry highlights that I got to explore at CES 2026. Bobcat The visual centrepiece of Bobcat‘s CES presence was the […]

State grants bridge joint permit

A giant bridge deck expansion joint, stranded near landlocked Spokane for more than three weeks because it was so heavy, was granted an oversize load permit Tuesday, clearing the way for a new hauler to take it the remaining 300 miles to Tacoma. Three cranes were used to hoist the 100-ton steel-and-neoprene deck expansion joint […]

Rough-terrain cranes

Rough-terrain cranes continue to evolve with smarter controls, enhanced operator assistance, and safer performance for demanding environments. The latest models are built for increased productivity across construction, infrastructure, energy, mining, and industrial maintenance applications where mobility, visibility, and efficient setup are essential. Advances such as proportional full-power booms, variable outrigger positioning, ergonomic tilting cabs, and […]