U.S. construction input prices rose 0.2% in August, with nonresidential costs also up 0.2%. Energy prices dropped, but iron, steel and copper saw sharp increases.

As most U.S. dams are nearly 80 years old and rated D by engineers, federal funding offers utilities a chance to modernize concrete infrastructure and extend hydropower’s lifespan.

Genie introduced new safety systems: Lanyard Alert for boom lifts, which encourages fall protection use and Zone Lighting for scissor lifts, which increases ground-level awareness.

Command Alkon introduced Command Community, an online platform offering 24/7 access to support cases, order tracking and a knowledge base for the heavy building materials industry.

Accelerating the use of aerial intelligence for construction projects, Sunbelt Rentals adds Skydio X10 Drones to its equipment rental solutions.