Tech Roundup: Innovations and Pressures in Infrastructure

John Deere announced it will acquire Tenna, a construction technology company, that provides mixed-fleet equipment operations and asset tracking, according to a press release. Tenna’s platform provides contractors with real-time visibility into equipment trends and maintenance needs, aiming to boost productivity and reduce costs. The deal is expected to close in February 2026, pending regulatory approval.  

AI Data Center Boom Could Impact Infrastructure Projects

As the nation sees a surge in the construction of data centers, expects predict that the industry will poach resources away from other infrastructure projects, namely the road and bridge construction industry. Read more on TechCrunch

Satellites Keep Bridges Safer

NASA is using high-resolution radar data from satellites to monitor U.S. bridges for structural shifts as small as a few millimeters. This remote sensing approach could dramatically expand coverage and provide early warnings of integrity issues, reducing reliance on costly on-site inspections. Read more on NASA Science