Alabama is set to begin construction on the $3.2B Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project by late 2026. The phased plan will expand I-10 across Mobile Bay, easing congestion, boosting freight access to the Port of Mobile and improving evacuation routes. Tolls start after the bridge opens, projected in 2031, supporting this major infrastructure upgrade.

Granite Construction is completing the final phase of a $700 million U.S. 101 upgrade near Santa Barbara. The project adds high-occupancy lanes, 14 bridges and improved stormwater systems to reduce congestion between Carpinteria and Montecito. Completion is scheduled for late 2028, enhancing traffic flow and safety along this key California corridor.

ROMCO Equipment hosted a hands-on Cemen Tech volumetric concrete mixer demo day in Carrollton, Texas, on June 25, 2026. Contractors explored live pours, learned how mixers improve jobsite efficiency and control and discovered features like onboard computers and automatic washout. ROMCO offers ongoing local support as Texas’ exclusive Cemen Tech dealer.

Concrete waste is growing and contractors need efficient onsite solutions. ALLU’s new excavator-mounted concrete screening and crushing bucket processes demolition material including rebar-contaminated rubble directly onsite. This reduces hauling costs, saves time and creates reusable aggregate for faster sustainable construction projects.

Ferrovial’s Webber nears completion of the $365 million Interstate 10 widening project in Colorado County, Texas. The upgrade expands 12 mi. from two to three lanes each way, replaces 18 bridges and enhances safety and drainage. Expected to finish July 2027, it will improve traffic flow and serve as a vital hurricane evacuation route connecting Houston Austin and San Antonio.

Granite Construction replaced the aging Edgewater Bridge in Everett, Wash., addressing earthquake risks steep slopes and floods. The new wider precast concrete bridge supports two-way traffic walkers and bikers. Innovative engineering overcame a 90-ft. drop and unstable ground, enhancing safety and accessibility for residents and emergency responders.

Manitowoc employees united across locations for the "Empowering Warriors & Raising Hope" initiative to support K9s For Warriors, raising more than $14,000. Activities included walking laps, fundraising lunches and packing backpacks to raise awareness for veterans facing PTSD and combat veteran suicide, demonstrating strong company commitment to this vital cause.