“As the construction industry embraces change, there will be no shortage of challenges on the horizon,” said Sara Feuling, senior director of construction for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Feuling made her comments on the heels of AEM’s third quarter outlook webinar.
Feuling suggested that various equipment technologies will “fundamentally transform the way the construction industry operates,” including job site and workforce. Alternative power will also come into play, “each bringing along with it its own unique challenges.”
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On technology, Feuling defended the industry against its reputation for being “slow to adapt to, and adopt, technology.” She cited the technology included on construction equipment, which allows work to be done “faster, better, and safer.”
“And, as technology is adopted, its benefits to people, planet and productivity will be validated, driving wider industry adoption” Feuling said. “The construction industry will soon see proven benefits, along with an even greater return on their investment.
Source: AEM
