VTNA unveiled the next-generation Volvo VNX, its third new heavy-duty model launch in as many years and a move toward expanding its presence in the vocational market.
October 14, 2026construction News Updates
Window maker Jeld-Wen nears deal for fresh capital
Jeld-Wen is part of a growing roster of debt-laden firms buckling under the weight of a slowdown in the construction industry and high borrowing costs.
September 22, 2026Manufacturing and construction job growth outpaces services
U.S. job growth in manufacturing, construction and other goods producers is outpacing that of the larger services economy.
September 4, 2026Starbucks Brews Up Plan for at Least 5,000 More U.S. Stores
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said the coffee chain has the potential to add at least 5,000 more stores in the U.S., echoing comments from earlier this year.
June 9, 2026Sunbelt Enters US Market as Asset-Heavy Bets Gain Traction
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings made its U.S. stock market debut March 2, amid a recent rush by investors into asset-heavy, capital intensive businesses that can’t be replaced by AI.
March 2, 2026Duffy Seeks Permit Reforms to Speed State Projects
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told state planners he intends to eliminate red tape and reform permitting to complete construction projects faster amid rising costs.
February 25, 2026US Navy Looks to Palantir in Push to Ramp Up Shipbuilding
The U.S. Navy is turning to Palantir as part of its effort to speed up submarine production, in a bet that the company’s analytics capabilities can better expose supply chain problems.
December 10, 2025Proterra Upbeat on Battery-Electric Demand Prospects
Proterra debuted its upgraded battery pack, the H2-23, in April, specifically targeting it for the Class 8 truck market and other demanding commercial applications.
November 26, 2025Analyst Says Machinery Maker Caterpillar Isn't AI Darling
Caterpillar was always an unlikely winner in the AI craze. It makes the bulk of its money selling the equipment like yellow earth movers that has made it a stalwart of American industry.
November 18, 2025