AEMSenior Director Sara Feuling —I grew up in a blue-collar family.，Has been based on agriculture、Based on manufacturing and advanced technology。 

I spent most of my childhood building things in the basement with my grandfather.。When we were old enough to sit on his bench.，He gave us a little hammer.、A bucket of nails and a piece of scrap lumber.。 

My sisters and I worked with him to make birdhouses and step stools.，I also made furniture for our dolls with my father.。But，Despite everything I've been through.，I didn't know that my future was in construction.。At that time，I didn't even know construction was a business.，Nature，I didn't realize all these years.，Along with my growth.，It is also evolving.。 

When you successfully build some items.，You will be proud.，This feeling starts from a very young age.。I have a deeper understanding in my career in civil engineering and heavy highway construction.。

When I think about the future of construction,，When using tools and technologies that may have an impact on our industry in the coming years，I really feel very excited.。I know，I'm not the only one looking forward to where these innovations will take us.，It's not just five or ten years from now.，It also means tomorrow.。 

What do I know in this industry?，That is, contractors and engineers are always looking for tools and processes to optimize the work they do.、Increase productivity、Reduce or even eliminate rework，Of course，And improve their baseline.。 

As someone who spends a lot of time building things.，Whether in the basement or in the expressway.，I understand contractor partners and their need for technology and innovation.、Wishes and preferences。Because，In the final analysis，We all want to be as efficient as possible.、Work effectively and safely。 

To highlight and recognize all innovations that have an impact on the construction industry，CONEXPO-CON/AGG Recently announced the launch of the first“Next Level Awards”Awards。 

“Next Level Awards”The award recognizes those who continue to break through and develop the next stage of products to drive the development of the construction industry.、Technology and service companies。And the following products：

Meet common industry needs in a unique and innovative way

Broad industry adoption across multiple applications，And then benefit the industry.，And Security for the industry、Positive impact on sustainability and workforce。

United States Joint General Contractor(AGC) The diverse group of member companies will be based on innovative、Application、Engineering、Scalability and impact to judge applications，Elect 10 Name“Next Level Awards”The finalists for the award.。This 10 The six finalists will be in the CONEXPO-CON/AGG On-site recognition，Fair participants will have the opportunity to visit the booths of the finalists.，And in“Contractor's Choice Award (Contractor’s Choice Award)”Vote for their favorite.“Next Level Awards”Products or services。

If you can for the exhibition（And our industry.）Bring some surprises，We will be very happy. — Please make sure that 11 Month 30 Submit the application before the date.！We can't wait for next spring. CONEXPO-CON/AGG See you and innovative products at，Help us be efficient、Get the job done effectively and safely。