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Coast Guard Awards $200M Contract to Rebuild Station

The U.S. Coast Guard announced on Jan. 14, 2026, that it awarded a $200 million design-build contract to The Haskell Co. for the comprehensive recapitalization and expansion of Coast Guard Station South Padre Island in South Padre Island, Texas....


AED Calls On House Ag Committee to Approve Farm Bill Proposal

On March 1, Associated Equipment Distributors sent a letter of support to House Agriculture Committee members, urging passage of the 2026 Farm Bill, H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026....


New $67M Municipal Building in N.H. County Welcome Holiday Gift for Officials, Employees

Christmas came early for Rockingham County, N.H., employees who work for the sheriff's office, county attorney and registry of deeds, as a new $67 million municipal building was completed in time for them to move in before the end of the year....


AED Advocacy Delivers Key Win for Equipment Industry in Final NDAA

On Dec. 17, the U.S. Senate approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), sending it to President Trump for his signature, following passage by the U.S. House of Representatives last week. Importantly, the final bill did not include right to repair provisions that AED actively lobbied against, representing a significant victory for the industry and a setback to those seeking to impose these mandates on products, including off-road equipment....


Purple Wave Auction Now Serving Indiana Office of Technology

Purple Wave Auction has been accepted by the state of Indiana Office of Technology as a pre-approved online auction service for municipalities and government agencies to use without going through any additional approvals....


Alabama's New State House in Montgomery Remains on Track for 2026 Completion

The new Alabama State House in Montgomery could be ready for lawmakers and staff in 2026, with the first regular legislative session scheduled to be held in the building in early 2027, the Alabama Reflector reported Sept....


Reaping Big Beautiful Business Success

Construction contractors have a lot to think about now that President Trump has signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. The legislation contains provisions that will affect business planning and operations well into the future, say financial advisors....


JCB Wins $45M U.S. Marine Corps Contract for New Backhoe Loader

JCB has secured a five-year, $45 million contract to provide 4CX backhoe loaders to the United States Marine Corps (USMC). The comprehensive agreement includes not only machines but also attachments testing and hands-on operator training, ensuring mission readiness from the ground up....


Turner Selected for $158 Million Emergency Operations Center

Turner Construction Co. and design-build partner DGA Architects of Mountain View were awarded a contract by the Department of General Services to build a $158 million Emergency Operations Center for the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)....


With Many Schools in Maine Needing Repairs or Rebuilds, Better Funding Solutions Must Be Found

Many aging schools in Maine need significant upgrades, with air quality, security and space concerns creating significant challenges for students and educators. As school districts across the state struggle to keep up with repairs and replacements, a new push is under way to reform how Maine funds school construction....






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