Americas

CRH says it has completed the US$1.9 billion acquisition of Barrette Outdoor Living, a major North America provider of residential fencing and railing solutions.

National nonresidential construction spending was down by 0.6% in May, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualised basis, nonresidential spending totalled US$832.5 billion for the month.

Holcim US is deploying Parsable's Connected Worker software for environmental compliance at more than 350 Holcim sites in the United States.

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) welcomed 12 new members in May.

US off-road engine manufacturer Kohler is showcasing the Power Pack version of its 1903TCR Stage V model at the Hillhead quarrying equipment event in Derbyshire, UK this week.

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) Foundation is establishing the Bernard Erlin Memorial Scholarship in memory of ACI Honorary Member Bernard Erlin, who passed away on February 1, 2022, in Ocala, Florida, after a short illness. The scholarship was established to honour Erlin’s many contributions to the concrete industry and ACI.