Sources: Federal Highway Administration; National Precast Concrete Association, Carmel, Ind.; CP staff
Through a recent Federal Register notice, the Federal Highway Administration seeks comments on a one-year waiver under the Buy America Act for tie wire spools used in rebar-tying guns, and indicates the potential for similar action on precast concrete lifting devices. A public comment period runs through December 2 on three agency points:
Read MoreSource: Dodge Data & Analytics, New York
The 2017 Dodge Construction Outlook sees total U.S. construction starts for 2017 advancing 5 percent to $713 billion, following increases of 11 percent in 2015 and an estimated 1 percent this year. Projected 8 percent gains for both residential and nonresidential building next year will accompany an expected 3 percent drop in nonbuilding construction.
Read MoreSources: Quikrete Cos., Atlanta; CP staff
Quikrete Holdings Inc. will acquire all outstanding shares of Contech Engineered Solutions, LLC common stock in a transaction projected to close mid- to late-November. The companies announced a definitive merger agreement on October 24, following approval of both their boards.
Read MoreSource: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA has tailored its new set of Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs to help employers establish a methodical approach to improving their workplaces.
Read MoreSources: Ferro Corp., Cleveland; CP staff
Ferro Corp. has entered agreements to acquire certain assets of Georgia-based toll blender Delta Performance Products, plus a Belgium business, Cappelle Pigments NV. Delta incorporates Ferro’s complex inorganic colored pigments in customized blends for ready mixed and manufactured concrete, especially hardscape units.
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