ConExpo

Mon May 16, 2016

ConExpo 2017 to Feature New Immersive Tech Experience Pavilion

Emerging technologies for the jobsite of the future, innovative wearables to enhance health, safety and productivity, cutting-edge skills for careers of the future, and new materials to enhance our nation's infrastructure....

Tue May 10, 2016

Volvo Marks Golden Anniversary With Special Hauler

In 1966, Volvo met the needs of the industry for an all-terrain hauler when it released its articulated hauler. To mark the 50th anniversary of this achievement, a special edition gold hauler, a Volvo A40G, has been touring North America....

Wed April 20, 2016

World's First 3-D Printed Excavator on Display at CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE

CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2017 are teaming up to unveil the world's first fully-functional 3-D printed construction excavator and the first large-scale use of steel in 3-D printing, known as additive manufacturing....

Thu April 21, 2016

Students Find Opportunity to Fill Crippling Construction Skills Gap

Volvo kicked off its first in a series of educational workshops for technical students this month. Leveraging its 50th anniversary of the invention of the articulated hauler, Volvo Construction Equipment is touring North America in a golden hauler, making stops at dealerships along the way to connect students who have expressed an interest in the trades with the many opportunities available in the construction industry....

Fri April 15, 2016

CONEXPO Latin America 2016 Seminars Program Announces Keynote Speaker

Internationally known futurist Derek Woodgate will preview his thought-provoking vision for the construction industry, with an exclusive focus on the Latin America region, at the 2016 CONEXPO Latin America Seminars Program....

Fri April 08, 2016

Things are Looking Up Again for India's Construction-Machinery Market

India is considered a rapidly growing market for the global construction-machinery industry: Some 46,000 units are expected to be sold there in 2016. BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA is an important industry gathering....

Mon March 14, 2016

New Radio Program Raises Awareness of Innovations in the Construction Industry

CONEXPO-CON/AGG and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) have announced a new radio show and podcast to engage with individuals who want an insightful look into the changing landscape of the construction industry....

Thu February 18, 2016

CONEXPO-CON/AGG Announces Creative 2017 Show Theme

CONEXPO-CON/AGG, the largest international gathering in the Western Hemisphere for the construction industries, revealed its theme for the 2017 exhibition: Imagine What's Next. The theme reflects the vision for the 2017 show as it fully embraces applied technologies that help the construction industries reduce downtime, maximize efficiency at job sites and minimize waste while increasing bottom line profits and enhancing safety....

Wed July 16, 2014

AEM Names New ConExpo-Con/AGG Staff Show Director

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announces a new ConExpo-Con/AGG staff show director and related updates, as it promotes from within a strong staff for its roster of industry-leading trade exhibitions....

Mon May 12, 2014

Construction Bog is Real, But Not Forever

For more than a decade, Ken Simonson has been analyzing construction industry statistics for Associated General Contractors. Economically speaking, he has witnessed ups and downs, peaks and valleys, and, for several years now, a bog....