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Lennar Partners with Startups to Build Climate-Resilient, Energy-Efficient Homes

Base Power has installed batteries in numerous outage-prone communities in Texas, while Dandelion Energy is making ground-source heat pumps more affordable.

High-Speed Rail Projects across U.S. Spur OEM Demand as Equipment Shortages Stall Projects

Caterpillar’s rail division and Cummins’ zero-emission business segment have a presence in North America, spanning activities from trackwork to the development of hydrogen passenger trains.

U.S. and North American Infrastructure Boom Attracts Japanese Construction and Equipment Firms

Japan’s top three construction equipment makers, Komatsu, Kubota, and Hitachi, generate a significant portion of their sales from North America and are expanding their U.S. production as a result.

The New Economics of Urban Construction

Across major cities, the focus is shifting toward smarter, more durable, and better-connected infrastructure that delivers value over time.

Residual Barrier Technology Innovates Eco-Friendly Disinfectants, Protects Industries from Airborne and Waterborne Pathogens

RBT is preparing to enter the Australian market with two eco-friendly disinfectant solutions to help producers tackle airborne and waterborne pathogens.

States Begin Rolling Out Programs Under Washington’s $86 Million Workforce Investment Plan

Fourteen states are launching training programs to prepare workers for advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and industrial jobs while connecting classrooms with local industries.

Washington Invests $86 Million to Rebuild Skilled Workforce

Fourteen states receive new federal funding to train workers in advanced manufacturing, shipbuilding, and energy, building the foundation of America’s industrial comeback.

How AgriTech Improves Washington Apple and California Walnut Yields

Since partnering with UC Davis more than four decades ago, the ongoing research has resulted in several new varieties and rootstocks that are widely used today by walnut growers. Some of the varieties include Chandler, Howard, and Vina, and rootstocks include VX211, Paradox, and Vlach.