Big-box Chains Place Billion-Dollar Bets to Win Pro Construction Market
United States, September 13, 2025 News Summary America’s largest home-improvement chains are shifting from a homeowner-focused model to an account-based strategy aimed at professional contractors. Retailers are investing billions in acquisitions, expanded distribution networks and enterprise-grade services and technology to capture a roughly $450 billion Pro construction market. Multibillion-dollar deals add hundreds of branches and thousands […]
Touchplan adds minute-level scheduling and shift management
McCormick Place, Chicago, September 13, 2025 News Summary MOCA Systems will debut Precision Time Planning for its Touchplan platform, introducing minute-level scheduling and built-in shift management to improve field planning and crew coordination. The capability lets teams plan and sequence tasks from weeks down to minutes, support short-duration and repetitive activities, and reassign crews within a […]
Tri Chemical secures ¥10bn for Minami‑Alps plant; Suntory advances 16‑MW green hydrogen project
Minami‑Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture, September 12, 2025 News Summary Tri Chemical Laboratories has closed ¥10 billion in financing through a term loan and committed credit line to fund a new production plant in Minami‑Alps City, supporting capacity expansion with limited near‑term fiscal impact. Separately, a major beverage and spirits group is progressing a 16‑megawatt power‑to‑gas electrolyzer […]
Peabody Developer Secures $13.9M Loan for Six‑Story Self Storage Facility
Peabody, Massachusetts, September 12, 2025 News Summary A Peabody developer secured a $13.9 million construction loan from a Massachusetts regional bank to build a six‑story, 136,410 sq ft climate‑controlled self storage facility at the high‑visibility Route 1 and I‑95 interchange. The project, arranged by a Peabody‑based capital advisory firm, will be managed by a national operator […]
Portland board expands contract to speed new Jefferson High construction
Portland, Oregon, September 12, 2025 News Summary The Portland Public Schools board voted 6-1 to expand a contract with Texas-based construction manager Procedeo, approving an additional $487,500 to accelerate planning and work on a new Jefferson High School. The payment is authorized through the end of December and builds on a prior $149,500 engagement, bringing total […]
Private equity firm makes majority growth investment in Carlsbad field-management app
Carlsbad, California, September 12, 2025 News Summary A private equity firm has completed a majority growth investment in a Carlsbad-based construction field-management software provider that serves more than 4,500 firms and over 70,000 users across North America. The deal injects capital and operational support to expand product capabilities—like daily reports, time cards and safety management—while accelerating […]
South Tyrol approves funding and plans for Bolzano–Jenesien cable car
Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy, September 11, 2025 News Summary South Tyrol’s provincial government has approved updated technical plans and funding for a new Bolzano–Jenesien cable car, moving the project into implementation. The €39.7 million scheme — €31.5 million for construction and €8.2 million for administrative costs — will be largely financed by national recovery funds, with […]
OEM incentives drive buyers from used construction equipment to new machines
United States, September 11, 2025 News Summary Used construction equipment is steadily disappearing from dealer lots as original equipment manufacturers ramp up promotional financing, extended warranties and technology packages that make new machines more attractive. A dealer survey across 150 locations found 80% met used inventory targets in Q2 and 90% reported steady or improving demand, […]
New 6-Story Residential Building Planned in Olinville
Olinville, The Bronx, September 11, 2025 News Summary Permits have been filed for the construction of a six-story residential building at 3728 Bronx Blvd in Olinville, The Bronx. The project will include 28 rental units and a spacious rear yard. Conveniently located near public transportation and local amenities, the new building aims to enhance the community […]
Pennsylvania’s HB 1319 Seeks to Protect Rental Equipment Firms
Pennsylvania, September 11, 2025 News Summary House Bill 1319 is making progress in Pennsylvania’s legislature, aimed at extending lien rights to rental equipment companies. This legislation seeks to include rented machinery under the Mechanics’ Lien Law, providing crucial protections for rental suppliers in the construction industry. Such changes are necessary as rental companies face financial risks […]