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....
AEM - Mon March 06, 2023
ConExpo-Con/AGG Salutes Women Who Work in Construction
When ConExpo-Con/AGG unveiled the world's largest 3D-printed statue of a woman who works in construction during the 2020 show, the show was already a leader in recognizing the growing role women play in the construction industry and encouraging more women to explore construction careers....
AEM - Mon February 20, 2023
AEM Offers Newly Released Portable Rock Crusher, Slipform Paver Manuals
AEM recently announced a pair of new safety manual titles, offering its members and the customers they serve more user-friendly and easily accessible content on safe practices to use when operating and maintaining machinery....
AEM - Tue February 07, 2023
AEM Finalizes Updates to Pair of Popular Safety Manual Titles
AEM has announced a pair of recent safety manual updates in accordance with its longstanding mission to provide up-to-date and industry-consensus safety materials that encourage safe equipment operation....
AEM - Mon February 06, 2023
ConExpo-Con/AGG, IFPE Announces Finalists in Inaugural Next Level Awards Program
ConExpo-Con/AGG and the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) have announced the top 10 finalists for the Next Level Awards Program. These finalists will be exhibiting at the shows, March 14 to 18 in Las Vegas....
Julie Davis - Mon January 16, 2023
How to Diversify Your Workforce Talent Pools With Intention and Maximize Results
If you feel like there are fewer workers to be found these days, rest assured, you are correct. A decrease in the rate of births, declining since the 1970s, coupled with decreasing labor market participation, more job openings, a shortfall of immigrants and a surge of retirements, is creating a workforce problem that is hard to ignore....
