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Business
World of Asphalt/AGG1 canceled for 2021
The 2021 World of Asphalt and AGG1, scheduled for March 9-11th in Atlanta, has been canceled due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. Show sponsors plan to reconvene on March 29-31, 2022, in Nashville. To date, while other construction equipment shows have either changed their event or moved the dates of their 2021 shows, the […]
November 5, 2020
Safety
New ANSI standards for aerial lifts begin; is the construction industry ready?
After years in the making, the new ANSI standards started June 1st and affect all telescopic boom, articulated boom and scissor lift aerial work platforms.
June 2, 2020
Workforce
ConExpo 2020 to showcase career opportunities in equipment industry for youth
This year’s ConExpo show will be the site for a new effort to help the heavy equipment industry address the worker shortage by recruiting young workers. The show will feature a new Workforce Solutions Area, where more than 1,000 students will learn about career opportunities in the industry. Various organizations will introduce students, as well […]
March 3, 2020
Construction Equipment
Aerial lift OEMs, industry petition ANSI, SAIA to end appeal process, put A92 standards into effect March 1st
Aerial lift OEMs Genie and JLG Industries have joined the Association of Equipment Manufacturers and the Associated Builders and Contractors in a petition that asks for the delayed American National Standards Institute A92 standards to be published on March 1st. Others signing the petition to the Scaffold & Access Industry Association include Brent Hoover LLC, Skanska […]
February 17, 2020
Dealers
Right to Repair vs. Right to Tamper: Construction equipment dealers enter the fray
The right-to-repair issue is not as simple as it might seem. Here's a deeper dive into the dealers' side of the issue.
February 4, 2020
Construction Equipment
Contractors confident in 2020 prospects despite economic uncertainty
’Tis the forecast season and the general feeling is muted hope – except if you talk to contractors. First, a look at 2019. When the final tallies come in, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers expects the construction equipment industry to have grown 3.9 percent – not bad, but definitely not the gangbuster 12 percent growth […]
January 13, 2020
Home
ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020 announces Tech Experience, transportation logistics
Last time, it featured a 3D-printed compact excavator. This time, the ConExpo-Con/Agg Tech Experience emphasis will be on smart cities. The goal for the 2020 show is give contractors a vision of how technology “will impact their current work, how the expectations and demands of customers will change and how the current state of infrastructure […]
August 28, 2019
Roadbuilding
AEM, NAPA, NSSGA chiefs discuss infrastructure funding, workforce at AGG1/WOA
The discussion panel was made up of several high-profile and reputable industry professionals that discussed infrastructure, spending and much more. More here.
February 19, 2019
Roadbuilding
Bipartisan panel sees short window of opportunity for infrastructure bill
Panelists are cautiously optimistic that an infrastructure bill could pass this year but will take some courage from political leaders. More on Equipment World.
February 13, 2019
Construction Equipment
AEM launches ConExpo Connect research tool for contractors buying equipment
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers says it has launched CONEXPO Connect which is a site designed to help contractors in buying construction equipment.
January 2, 2019
Recruiting & retention
AEM intros online toolkit to help contractors tap schools, community for workers
Association of Equipment Manufacturers developed the Workforce Development Toolkit that aids contractors find workers by accessing schools and the community.
September 19, 2018
Dealers
Equipment manufacturers implore Trump Administration to not move forward with latest rounds of tariffs
Heavy equipment manufacturers are working to persuade the Trump administration to drop their latest round of tariffs. See how it is impacting the industry here.
September 18, 2018
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