Equipment manufacturers, technology companies and others are showcasing the industry this week during the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ (AEM) 2025 Celebration of Construction on the National Mall.
The AEM Celebration of Construction takes place between the U.S. Capitol and Washington Monument in Washington, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and the public to highlight the role of construction in building and maintaining the nation’s infrastructure.
The event is free to the public and takes place across three days. It debuted in 2023.
Develon was a returning participant in this year’s event, with the company featuring its DX225LC-7X crawler excavator.
“Returning to the AEM Celebration of Construction allows us to engage directly with the industry and showcase how our latest excavator technologies are driving the future of construction,” says Morgan Stallings, senior director of product management and marketing at Develon. “This special event provides a unique platform for industry collaboration, allowing us to share knowledge, showcase innovations and work together to build a stronger future for the North American construction sector.”
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) was also among the 30-plus event participants.
“NSSGA is proud to represent the aggregates industry and participate in this event,” says Michele Stanley, interim CEO at NSSGA. “It’s critical that our elected officials see firsthand the impact our members have in their states and districts. Having the construction industry come together, just a few blocks from the Capitol, provides the perfect venue to highlight our industry’s top policy issues, such as Highway Trust Fund solvency and tax reform provisions.”
NSSGA says members of Congress, Trump administration officials and staff members were given guided tours through the booths. Industry experts were present to answer questions about safety, worker health and environmental stewardship.
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