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Roadbuilding

AEM, Northwestern study envisions transportation trends, needs through 2050

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and the Northwestern University Transportation Center have released a study that reviews future transportation infrastructure possibilities and what would be needed to fulfill the needs of these systems. In its 168 pages, “Mobility 2050: A Vision for Transportation Infrastructure,” looks at the current state of the country’s transportation infrastructure, […]

May 31, 2016

Construction Equipment

A 3D-printed excavator? Add this to ConExpo 2017’s must-see list

The big construction equipment show ConExpo-Con/Agg is teaming up with a group of students and engineers to display the world’s first 3D-printed excavator. The display will show the first large scale use of steel in 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing. The excavator project is a collaboration between the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), […]

May 18, 2016

Construction Equipment

Heavy equipment manufacturers release election-themed mobile game

Hoping to reach the electorate on issues related to manufacturing during this chaotic election cycle, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers have released a game for smartphones and tablets. The I Make America Game, named for the AEM campaign launched in 2010, first presents users with one of several construction and agricultural equipment-themed mini-games before testing their […]

April 25, 2016

Roadbuilding

Transportation Construction Coalition Fly-In is May 10-11; registration filling fast

This year’s Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) Fly-In, being held May 10-11 at the Hyatt Regency Washington at 400 New Jersey Ave. NW in Washington, D.C., is filling up fast, according to a National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) press release. Everyone is encouraged to join with colleagues to advocate for the industry at the fly-in. Although a five-year highway […]

April 14, 2016

Roadbuilding

AEM’s Infrastructure Vision 2050 Challenge offers $150,000 in prizes for infrastructure improvement ideas

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has a launched the Infrastructure Vision 2050 Challenge  offering $150,000 in prizes for “innovative ideas to overhaul the crumbling infrastructure that Americans rely upon to move people, materials, products, services and information.” The competition is open to anyone and is categorized in three phases. The first phase, launched Jan. 19, […]

January 20, 2016

Safety

AEM reminds industry “Everyone has a part to play” in under ground utility safety

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers says “Everyone has a part to play” to help ensure underground utility safety and damage prevention. The association has released a new video alongside online print resources to drive the point home. “Contractors, manufacturers and dealers all play a critical role in keeping our communities safe when it comes […]

July 30, 2015

Construction Equipment

Nominations due June 5th for AEM Hall of Fame

Do you know of someone in the construction industry who has made a significant contribution to the construction industry? Then there’s only a few weeks left to nominate that person to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ Hall of Fame. AEM is looking for nominees from several sectors of the industry—including manufacturers, contractors, dealers and rental […]

May 12, 2015

Technology

AEM/AEMP draft telematics standard should be ready for integration by end of April

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has announced that its draft telematics standard, developed jointly with the Association of Equipment Management Professionals, should be ready for OEMs and fleet managers to integrate into their systems by the end of April. The standard, currently in draft, or beta, was released for download in September. The program standardizes telematics data […]

March 24, 2015

Roadbuilding

Associations rally for long-term highway funding bill during World of Asphalt

Leaders from five road and bridge building-related trade associations held a rally for World of Apshalt and AGG1 attendees pushing for more support and activism for a long-term highway funding bill. Leaders from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA), the National Asphalt and Pavement Association (NAPA), and […]

March 23, 2015

Business

Contractors, construction equipment manufacturers have much to gain from restoration of trade with Cuba

Though the restoration of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba has a long way to go, construction is firmly planted among the industries with the most to gain from the reversal of the half-century-old political stalemate announced by President Barack Obama last week. On Wednesday, Obama announced that he was ordering a full restoration […]

December 22, 2014

Roadbuilding

AEM Hall of Fame announces 2014 inductees

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has announced the 2014 inductees into the AEM Hall of Fame, which recognizes and celebrates outstanding individuals in the off-road equipment industry, and their legacy of innovation, service and leadership. AEM says the vision and hard work of each inductee has been critical to advancing global economic and social […]

November 19, 2014

Roadbuilding

Construction equipment among quickest recovering industries from recession

According to a new study of the construction equipment industry released Tuesday by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, the industry was among the quickest to recover from the throes of the Great Recession and contributes nearly four times its market share in value to the U.S. economy. Sanctioned by AEM and authored by Inforum, an […]

September 10, 2014