Construction Starts Strong: 2026 Driven by Technology, Infrastructure and Productivity Opportunities
February 12, 2026
To understand more about the conditions of the industry today, Equipment Today (ET) spoke with Megan Tanel, president and CEO at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). The conversation explores the forces shaping the construction landscape heading into 2026, including technology adoption, workforce strategy, supply chain resilience, and regulatory pressures. Tanel offers insight into which market segments are gaining momentum, how equipment and automation are helping contractors do more with fewer resources, and what opportunities — and risks — lie ahead as the industry works to modernize, improve productivity, and deliver on an unprecedented pipeline of work.
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