Sustainability on Display at Celebration of Construction on the National Mall

May 14-16 (Washington, DC) -The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is gearing up to host the Celebration of Construction on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., where attendees can experience the construction equipment and technology sustainably building the world’s infrastructure.

WHAT: Twenty-four equipment manufacturing companies will be participating in the event and showcasing cutting-edge innovations, including alternatively powered equipment, autonomous, systems with live demonstrations and an array of other tools that are enabling the industry to build the infrastructure making modern society possible. Additionally, seventeen partnering organizations are set to join the festival and add their voice to this incredible story.

WHEN: Sunday, May 14, 2023 to Tuesday, May 16, 2023 from 9:00am – 5:00pm daily

WHERE: The National Mall in Washington, DC from 9th Street NW to 14th Street NW

ON SITE MEDIA: The festival is open to all media. There will be a media tent on site providing power, wifi, work stations, and waters.

RSVP: Please RSVP to Sandra Mason at smason@aem.org to confirm your attendance at the festival.

WHO: Experts from Astec Industries, Bobcat Company, BOMAG, Bridgestone, Caterpillar, Cemen Tech, DEVELON, Ditch Witch, Dynapac North America, FAE USA, Inc, Gradall Industries, John Deere, Komatsu Corporation, Kubota Tractor Corporation, LBX Company, LeeBoy, Manitou, necoTECH, Takeuchi, Topcon, Trimble, Vermeer, Volvo CE and Wirtgen will showcase the latest in equipment technology.

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers, the American Council of Engineering Companies, Associated Equipment Distributors, the Association of Equipment Management Professionals, Associated General Contractors of America, the American Rental Association, the American Road and Transportation Builders Association, the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Traffic Safety Services Association, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International, the Common Ground Alliance, the Distribution Contractors Association, Independent Electrical Contractors, the International Union of Operating Engineers, the National Asphalt and Pavement Association, the National Stone, Sand, and Gravel Association, the National Utility Contractors Association and the Power and Communication Contractors Association will all be on the National Mall to share their industries’ efforts to improve construction safety, efficiency and environmental stewardship.

About AEM

AEM is the North American-based international trade group representing off-road equipment manufacturers and suppliers, with more than 1,000 companies and more than 200 product lines in the agriculture and construction-related industry sectors worldwide. The equipment manufacturing industry supports 2.3 million jobs in the U.S. Equipment manufacturers also contribute $316 billion a year to the U.S. economy. Visit aem.org/advocacy for more information.