Giles Lambertson – CEG Correspondent - Fri August 10, 2018
Tax Reform's Impact on the Construction Industry
The economy will boom — or only the rich will get richer! These were the competing political views as U.S. lawmakers sat down last year and thrashed out an overhaul of U.S. tax policy. In January, a new set of tax laws was on the books....
AEM - Thu August 02, 2018
How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Construction
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way the construction industry does business. After years of hype, the technology is finally here and can boost productivity, safety and other critical aspects of business success....
AEM - Tue July 24, 2018
Build a Strong Construction Safety Culture
Safety is improving in the construction industry, according to the National Safety Council, but serious injuries and fatalities still occur. “I think it's fair to say that while we have been getting better at preventing most incidents and improving safety, in general, there are specific ways in which we have not been improving and we need to do more to address,” said John Dony of the Campbell Institute/National Safety Council....
AEM - Fri July 13, 2018
3 Ways to Improve Jobsite Productivity and Safety
Technology is helping contractors gather data at the jobsite to make more informed decisions, improving productivity, safety and the bottom line. So which technologies are deemed some of the hottest on the jobsite now? Industry insiders point to drones, lasers and wearables, to name a few....
AEM - Wed July 11, 2018
AEM: Trade War with China Bad for Business, Risks U.S. Jobs
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) President Dennis Slater issued the following statement opposing the escalating global trade war created by the Trump administration's decision to propose a new round of $200 billion in tariffs on Chinese goods:“Nobody wins in a global trade war....
AEM - Wed June 27, 2018
Three Keys to Close the Construction Skills Gap
In the United States and globally, skilled jobs are the hardest to fill, according to Manpower Group. That's no surprise to construction companies. However, if it's difficult now, what can contractors expect to deal with a decade from now?Companies unwilling or unable to effectively attract, engage and retain their workforce will pay the consequences in the not-so-distant future (a future that can include going out of business)....
AEM - Tue June 12, 2018
How to Prevent Accidents: 5 Safety Best Practices That Can Help
It has been said, We are what we repeatedly do. Workers do not purposely disregard safety rules and warnings, but it is easy to get distracted, to become complacent, even with training. Technology aids are great, and product engineers work hard to design out hazards, but safety awareness is the greatest protection against accidents....
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) - Wed June 06, 2018
AEM Honors 29 Equipment Manufacturers with 'Statistics Outstanding Merit' Awards
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has presented Statistics Outstanding Merit Awards to 29 companies for their superior participation in AEM data reporting programs. “Our statistics programs are member-driven, and we applaud the dedication of our award winners....
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) - Wed June 06, 2018
AEM Elects Caterpillar Executives to Board of Directors, CE Sector Board
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has elected Philip Kelliher, vice president Americas & Europe distribution services division of Caterpillar Inc. , to the AEM board of directors and Anthony Fassino, vice president building construction products division of Caterpillar Inc., to the CE Sector Board to fill unexpired terms....
AEM - Wed May 23, 2018
AEM Elects Willie Harbert of Eaton as New Director
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has elected Willie Harbert, vice president, sales, hydraulics group of Eaton, to the AEM CE Sector Board to fill an unexpired term. AEM officers and directors work on behalf of all member companies, giving their time and talent to provide strategic direction and guidance for the association's business-development initiatives in areas including public policy, market data and exhibitions, as well as technical, safety and regulatory issues and education/training....
