Energetic World of Concrete 2025 draws nearly 58,000 

Sources: Informa Markets, Irving, Texas; CP staff World of Concrete, staged January 20-23 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, helped the construction industry kicked off 2025 with a gathering of 57,908 registered professionals. The show featured 1,522 exhibitors across indoor booth or outdoor display and demonstration areas. They featured concrete or cement plant, fleet and material handling equipment, plus tools,…

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Contractors secure three-month delay in OSHA silica rule enforcement

Sources: Occupational Safety and Health Administration; Mason Contractors Association of America, Algonquin, Ill.; CP staff

OSHA has moved the target for the construction industry to comply with the revised respirable crystalline silica exposure standard from June 23 to September 23, citing a need to conduct additional outreach and provide educational materials and guidance due to the unique nature of employer requirements.

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