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TopBuild Announces Acquisition of Seal-Rite Insulation
- By TopBuild
- Added on Mar 12, 2025
TopBuild Corp. (NYSE:BLD) a leading installer and specialty distributor of insulation and related building material products to the construction industry in the United States and Canada, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Seal-Rite Insulation, based in Omaha, Neb. Seal-Rite generates approximately $15 million in annual revenue and has been installing fiberglass and spray foam for the residential and commercial end markets in the Omaha and Lincoln areas for over 25 years. read more

New OSHA PPE Rule: Ensuring Proper Fit for Construction Workers
- By Construction Dive
- Added on Jan 17, 2025
Starting Monday, OSHA's new PPE standard will require construction employers to provide properly fitting safety gear for workers. The rule applies to all PPE, including hard hats, gloves, goggles, and harnesses, and aims to prevent secondary hazards and ensure maximum protection. Employers must ensure a variety of sizes and types of gear are available, particularly to accommodate diverse body types. read more

Congratulations to Holcim for being named one of Newsweek's "America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023"
- By SprayFoam.com Staff
- Added on Dec 15, 2022
Today, Holcim Building Envelope was named one of Newsweek’s “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023.” This distinction caps an eventful year that saw the company grow and restructure, all the while maintaining its commitment to powering progress for people and the planet. read more

Drew Brees and The Brees Dream Foundation Announce New Educational Facility For Skilled Trades
- By SprayFoam.com Staff
- Added on Apr 07, 2022
The Brees Dream Foundation today announced the launch of a new educational facility in Kenner, LA for training Louisianans in the skilled trades for construction. The BuildStrong Academy of Greater New Orleans will provide its training programs at no cost to students. Citing the severe labor shortage here and throughout the country, officials said the purpose of the academy is to teach construction trade skills to anyone seeking a new career path and place them into well-paying jobs. read more

Construction Employment Increases In 256 Metro Areas
- By SprayFoam.com Staff
- Added on Jun 22, 2018
Construction employment increased in metro areas between April 2017 and April 2018 according to data by the Associated General Contractors of America. read more

Covestro Offers High-Performance Technologies For The Built Environment
- By SprayFoam.com Staff
- Added on Jun 19, 2018
Covestro LLC will showcase its broad portfolio of materials and a variety of applications at the AIA Conference on Architecture 2018 in New York City. read more

Dodge Momentum Index Inches Up in May
- By SprayFoam.com Staff
- Added on Jun 18, 2018
The Dodge Momentum Index showed a small gain in May, moving 1.8% higher from the revised April reading for nonresidential building projects in planning. read more

Construction Employment Rises in 38 States and D.C. From March 2017 To March 2018
- Added on Apr 30, 2018
Construction jobs are rising according to the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department's recent data. read more

OSHA Will Enforce Beryllium Standard Starting in May
- Added on Apr 05, 2018
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will start enforcement of the final rule on occupational exposure to beryllium in general, construction, and shipyard industries. read more

Dodge Data & Analytics Deepens Its Commitment to Canadian Market
- Added on Mar 20, 2018
Dodge Data & Analytics has partnered with several large Canadian construction associations to provide better value and coverage to its customer base. read more

Persistent Workforce Shortages Challenge Commercial Construction Industry
- Added on Mar 12, 2018
The Q1 2018 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index reveals the forecast for demand of commercial construction for the next year. read more

Icynene and Lapolla Merger Brings More To Canadian Construction Market
- Added on Jan 24, 2018
Icynene U.S. Holding Corp. and Lapolla Industries Inc. to deliver best-in-class capabilities and services to the Canadian construction market. read more