Entries Tagged Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

When we talk about lubricants, most of us immediately think of engine oil, so let’s start the discussion there. Increasingly stringent emissions...

In physically demanding jobs, hydration is essential to not only worker productivity but also safety. This is especially true in the summer...

GPS can be a helpful asset on the job site. Surveyors use it for stake grades; drones measure stockpiles; machine operators use...

As a member of the Common Ground Alliance, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers is supporting National Safe Digging Month in April and asking its 1,000-plus members...

To avoid the challenges of snow, ice, and frozen ground, and weather-related work stoppages, contractors will often stop working early in the...

You have a job where you need a skid steer. But determining the best avenue for acquiring one isn’t always an easy...

The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill signed into law in November will provide significant funding to benefit the construction industry. Nearly the entire bill is...

Before selling an asset in your fleet, you might want to get a construction equipment appraisal to establish its value. This consists of...

Eric “EJ” Herron understands what it’s like to be a small contractor trying to decide whether to invest in new technology. For nearly 10...

Within a year of launching his sewer and drain cleaning business, Mark Joski began to diversify. He first added excavation services and...

Buyers can find significant savings when purchasing used construction equipment. “Demand is strong for machines with low hours and a manufacturer warranty,”...

Everyone plays a role in preventing damages to underground utility infrastructure. AEM continues to support the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) and asks its members to help spread awareness of the need to...

Fluids are essential for machine operation. It’s important for contractors to familiarize themselves with how to handle them and use them to ensure...

When it comes to selecting a trailer to haul heavy equipment, you have more than a few options to consider. And when...