The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), in partnership with nearly 40 member companies, trade groups, and industry stakeholders, brought the power and promise of the U.S. construction sector to the heart of the U.S. capital for the 2025 Celebration of Construction on the National Mall May 14-16.
The event showcased cutting-edge equipment and technologies that are building America’s infrastructure, modernizing communities, and advancing economic growth.
More than 15,000 attendees — including administration officials, students, and families — experienced the immersive exhibits. Over 30 lawmakers attended the event, including U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, U.S. Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler, and members of Congress.
“This event is a powerful reminder of how essential the construction equipment industry is in building a stronger America,” said Megan Tanel, President and CEO of AEM. “From creating roads and bridges to powering clean energy projects, our industry is transforming how we build, and we’re proud to tell that story to the public and federal lawmakers on the National Mall.”
The 2025 event featured more than 80 pieces of heavy equipment, along with interactive educational displays and workforce engagement tools designed to inspire the next generation of skilled trade professionals.
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Exhibitors included equipment manufacturers such as:
- Anderson Underbridge
- Bobcat Company
- CASE Construction Equipment/New Holland Construction
- Caterpillar Inc.
- Cummins
- DEVELON
- Gradall Industries
- Hydrema
- JCB
- JLG Industries
- John Deere/Wirtgen Group
- KATO
- KIOTI Tractor
- Komatsu
- Kubota Tractor Corporation
- LeeBoy
- Liebherr USA, Co.
- Link-Belt Excavators
- SANY America
- Stellar
- Topcon Positioning Systems
- Vermeer Corporation
- Wacker Neuson
Policy and workforce partners included:
- American Rental Association
- American Road & Transportation Builders Association
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- American Traffic Safety Services Association
- Associated Equipment Distributors
- Common Ground Alliance
- Engine Technology Forum
- International Safety Equipment Association
- International Union of Operating Engineers
- National Asphalt Pavement Association
- National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association
- National Utility Contractors Association
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration Alliance Program
“This year’s Celebration of Construction demonstrated what’s possible when manufacturers, workers, and policymakers come together,” said John Somers, Vice President of Construction and Utility Sectors for AEM. “By spotlighting our industry’s innovations and emphasizing the challenges we face, we’re building momentum to solve real challenges that will promote a stronger, safer, and more sustainable construction industry.”
