By: Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) MILWAUKEE – Fiscal stimulus has played a pivotal role in helping the U.S. economy recover. Over the next couple of years, though, additional proposals carry a lot of potential for the construction industry in particular. “We’ve included the American Jobs Plan (AJP) in our economic forecast,” …
Read More »Exhibitions Matter: Altec President Jon Styslinger on The Utility Expo, Customer Connections and Returning to In-Person Events
MILWAUKEE – AEM is looking forward to bringing the utility industry back together again in Louisville, Kentucky this fall at The Utility Expo. Set for Sept. 28-30 at the Kentucky Exposition Center, show attendees will be afforded the uniquely valuable opportunity to see, touch and learn about the latest tools …
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By: Mark Nesbitt, Nesbitt Training Mark Nesbitt is an independent certified coach, teacher and speaker with The John Maxwell Team, the founder of Nesbitt Training and active member of the aggregate community. MILWAUKEE – Most conscious shoppers instinctively know when they are shopping to look at the best before dates on a product …
Read More »Construction Machinery Rumbles Towards Electrification
By Alastair Hayfield, senior research director at market research firm Interact Analysis Vehicle electrification is at the forefront of thinking as the world confronts the challenges posed by climate change. EV technology is moving apace. Though electrification has its strongest foothold in the light vehicle market, larger electric vehicles and …
Read More »Five Predictions for an Unpredictable 2021
By: Paul Wilson, Senior Director Commercial Development, Industrial IoT Division, ZTR MILWAUKEE – What’s in store for the construction industry? How will OEMs and rental companies adapt to better serve their customers? How are customer needs changing? And in the face of a global pandemic – what does recovery look …
Read More »Is Amazon Coming for Your Customers?
Luke Powers, Founder and CEO, Gearflow.com MILWAUKEE – The equipment manufacturing industry needs to know that the old rules of our customer engagement have changed. The world of ecommerce, Amazon, Google, and retail have seemed distant and “next year’s” initiative — until 2020 hit. This year we have seen fear …
Read More »Cement- Sustainability Aspects of New Cementing Materials and Carbon Emissions
Construction is all about materials, and it is one of the resource-intensive industries. Among many other materials, cement is an essential binding material in any construction project. Considering the circumstances, the cement will remain the key material to satisfy global construction needs. Portland cement use started almost 200 years ago …
Read More »4 More Major Upcoming Construction Events go Digital: Autodesk University – ASCE Event- CRETECH and Construct
1. AUTODESK UNIVERSITY, LAS VEGAS 2020 (Digital) Diversity in construction shows depicts the innate diversity in the construction sector itself. However, there is one unique conference known as Autodesk University, that is related to technological innovations which are changing the momentum and future of the construction sector. Due to COVID-19, …
Read More »Support (And Practice) Safe Digging: Why It’s Important for AEM Members to do Their Part
By John Somers, AEM Senior Director of Utility MILWAUKEE (August 10, 2020) — While many of us have adapted to working remotely, one thing that may have not crossed our minds is the importance of utility infrastructure. None of the video calls that we’ve all grown to love so much …
Read More »Top Ten online Courses for Sustainable Built Environment Professionals and Students
Online learning has proved to be an excellent way of enhancing skills and knowledge for millions across the globe. Online or distance learning is a convenient option for people who can’t attend classes or pursue degree classes due to any reason. Its demand showed a significant increase since the last …
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