Of the cities surveyed, 11 reported an increase in crane activity, four held steady, and three experienced a decline.
The third quarter of 2026 reflects growing momentum in construction activity across North America, with crane counts increasing in a majority of the 18 cities surveyed. Continued investment across several key sectors suggests developers are moving forward with projects as market conditions stabilize and confidence improves.
The widespread growth marks a notable shift from the more cautious patterns seen in recent quarters and highlights strengthening demand across a diverse range of project types.
Increases were led by commercial, education, hospitality, industrial, mixed-use, public/civic, and transportation developments, offset in part by reduced activity in the federal, healthcare, and sports sectors.
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