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CRH acquires Mulzer Crushed Stone
CRH, parent company of Oldcastle, purchased Mulzer Crushed Stone, one of the largest privately held aggregate producers in the United States. Keep Reading
Trump orders EPA to reconsider WOTUS rule
President Donald Trump is expected to order the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to review and reconsider the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. Keep Reading
Infrastructure stocks spike with plans to increase defense spending
Infrastructure-releated stocks rose after President Donald Trump said he will release a budget that will increase defense spending by $54 billion, reports CNBC. Keep Reading
Canada grants AEM regulation extension request
The Canadian government granted a request made by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) for a one-year extension to the effective date of a regulation on electromagnetic emissions. Keep Reading
DOL to review workplace examination rule
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will review a Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) rule on workplace examinations. Keep Reading
Construction starts up 12 percent in January
The value of new construction starts in January climbed 12 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $690.2 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Keep Reading
Terex Trucks partners with Costa Rica distributor
Terex Trucks partnered with International Construction Parts (ICP) to distribute and support its articulated dump trucks in Costa Rica. Keep Reading
Dirty Jobs’ Rowe to join ConExpo-Con/Agg Tech Talks lineup
ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017 organizers added Mike Rowe, former executive producer and host of the TV series “Dirty Jobs,” to its lineup of Tech Talks speakers. Keep Reading
Cabinet update: EPA head confirmed, DOL nominee withdraws
Scott Pruitt, Oklahoma's attorney general, was confirmed as U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator. Also, the Trump administration tapped a new nominee to head the Department of Labor following Andy Puzder's withdrawal. Keep Reading
