CEG - Tue October 10, 2023
VIDEO: Industry Professionals Gather in Louisville for AEM's Utility Expo 2023
It's a "wrap" for the Utility Expo 2023 held Sept. 26 to 28 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. This year's show saw record-breaking attendance with more than 21,000 utility construction professionals from all 50 states and 60 countries represented....
AEM - Tue October 10, 2023
ConExpo-Con/AGG Announces Super Bowl Tickets Sweepstakes
ConExpo-Con/AGG, North America's largest trade show, has launched a Super Bowl Tickets Sweepstakes in honor of the city of Las Vegas hosting its first Super Bowl, to be held at the new Allegiant Stadium for Super Bowl LVIII in February 2024....
AEM - Mon October 09, 2023
How Telematics Helps Optimize Construction Equipment Efficiency
Construction equipment has undergone a technological transformation over the past decade, resulting in significant improvements in productivity, efficiency, safety and environmental impact. AEM's newly published whitepaper, Benefits of Construction Equipment Technologies and their Impact on Society, discusses four key equipment advancements:Machine & Grade ControlEngines & DrivetrainsDigital Control SystemsMachine TelematicsOver the past 30-plus years, those four advancements (among many others) have led to:79 percent reduction in worksite injuries83 percent reduction in worksite fatalities associated with equipment96 percent reduction in NOx and particulate emissions per gallon of diesel fuel consumed13 percent reduction in CO2 emissions per machine hourThe technological transformation also has brought about game-changing improvements in equipment performance, allowing construction companies to complete projects faster and more accurately....
AEM - Mon September 11, 2023
AEM Ag, Construction Leaders Weigh In: Market Challenges Lie Ahead, But Optimism Is Warranted
As equipment manufacturers look ahead to the remainder of 2023 and beyond, the landscape continues to present challenges for the industry and the ag and construction customers it serves. AEM members report demand for products across both industries has softened....
AEM - Tue September 05, 2023
Digital Transformation of Construction Job Site Is On the Horizon: Here's What You Need to Know
Technology has been evolving quickly, and it isn't stopping anytime soon. As a result, the equipment used on job sites has evolved to meet the ever-changing needs of the construction professionals, and the industry must find ways to adopt these new technologies in order to be successful....
AEM - Mon August 28, 2023
Unveiling the Future: Alternative Power Trends at The Utility Expo
Sustainability initiatives, new regulations and technological innovation have opened a world of possibilities for the utility industry, and The Utility Expo, the largest and fastest growing trade show in the utility industry, will highlight alternative power throughout the show, Sept....
AEM - Mon August 07, 2023
Culture in Construction: Why it Matters, and How to Make it Better
There is a labor shortage in the construction industry — and it's not exactly breaking news. Headlines declare that "nobody wants to work anymore" — but is this explanation really at the root of what's a longstanding, industry-wide issue?Amid the "Great Resignation," as Baby Boomers retire and Gen Z workers reject the long hours of the construction industry, it's more important than ever to examine the causes of this unprecedented labor shortage and explore potential solutions....
AEM - Mon July 31, 2023
Utility Expo's Tips to Stay Cool in Summer Heat
Whether working in the air, on the ground or in a trench, it's not easy for utility workers to escape the summer heat. The best they can do is learn how to manage it, which requires the right planning, practices and products that can be found at The Utility Expo, Sept....
AEM - Mon April 10, 2023
Construction Equipment Market Outlook: Challenges Persist, But Long-Term Hopes Remain High
The equipment manufacturing industry is still recovering from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic nearly three years after its onset. With that fact firmly in mind, AEM regularly surveys its members regarding their thoughts on various economic trends and how they are affecting their efforts to do business, both within the United States and abroad....
AEM - Mon March 27, 2023
Five Tips for Recruiting Next Generation of Utility Workers
A shortage of skilled workers in the utility industry is an ongoing problem that will be made more challenging by the large volume of work needed to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, and a topic of conversation at the 2023 edition of The Utility Expo, Sept....
