Construction demand shows greater resilienceThe latest results reinforce a trend emerging across the heavy equipment industry: construction activity is proving more resilient than agricultural machinery demand. North America continues to leadAccording to CNH, North America remained the principal growth driver for the Construction segment during the quarter. Higher costs continue to pressure manufacturersDespite stronger sales, the quarter also illustrated the financial pressures facing global equipment manufacturers. CCE NEWS AnalysisCNH’s second-quarter performance offers a broader message for the construction equipment industry than the financial results alone suggest. The company’s ability to grow Construction sales while its agricultural business remains in a cyclical downturn reflects the continuing strength of infrastructure-led investment in North America.