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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

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

Chemours Breaks Ground on New State-of-the-Art Innovation Center
- Added on Jan 11, 2018
The Chemours Company has broken ground on the company's new state-of-the-art research and innovation facility called The Chemours Discovery Hub on the University of Delaware's Science, Technology and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus. read more

Better Building Blocks For Homebuilding
- Added on Jan 09, 2018
Covestro will showcase PUReWall™, a high-performance, insulated structural wall panel that takes residential construction to the next level at the International Builders' Show. read more