Future Workforce: Part 1 of 4
The labor shortage in construction is not new, it’s a problem years in the making. This doesn’t stop it from being a pain point...
Volvo’s Stephen Roy
As CONEXPO-CON/AGG draws near, Stephen Roy, president, Region North America, at AEM member company Volvo Construction Equipment, discusses his thoughts on the show and...
Economic Pressures
As the global market continues to be pressured from recessions, increased supply chain complexity brought by geopolitical conflicts, material price increases and labor shortages,...
Best Practices: Lean Construction
Harnessing the power to drive productivity
By Dan Heinemeier
The stats are becoming as well-known as they are grim. Since the 1960s, we’ve seen a doubling...
Millennial Workforce
By Josh White
There is a major misconception that millennials are lazy and entitled employees, looking for employer handouts and that they are willing to...
Workforce Management: Pt. 3 of 4
Read parts 1 and 2 here.
Contractors know that the future of the industry is digital, and many companies are already using digital solutions for...
Seven Ways to Strengthen Your Communication Skills
To keep our more difficult, but essential, communication skills limber in an environment where quick and easy communicating is the norm, it’s important to...
Company Retreats
By Christine Corelli
Company retreats represent a
significant investment of time and energy. Many construction contractors and related
businesses refrain from holding them because they are...
Continuing Education: The Lifeblood of Electrical Contractors
As electricians retire and new technologies emerge, ongoing education is key
More than ever today, continuous education is the lifeblood of electrical contractors—it is necessary...
Predictive Construction
Our recent Global Capital Project Outlook (GCPO), launched earlier in June, found that the construction industry is responding to recent inflation, supply chain volatility,...









