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January 10, 2019
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Quebec City consumed by debate over new span across St. Lawrence that could cost up to $10B

Those championing a new bridge or tunnel argue it’s a vital new link, while those against it say it’s an outdated idea. A recent report found either option would to take billions and well over a decade to build


Testing the limit: Silica dust on the job site

Inconsistent regulations for the harmful dust are putting worker safety at risk, forcing rule makers as well as the industry to play catch up


Canadian construction outlook positive for 2019, but last year’s setbacks could cast a long shadow

Hit the ground running as you toss your 2018 calendar in the dust bin. On-Site’s annual forecast assesses how the next 12 months will likely shape up
 
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Commuters brace for dreaded 'Seattle squeeze' as construction crews demolish city's waterfront viaduct

The West Coast city has spent years digging a tunnel to replace an aging double-decker highway. The final drive to complete the project is expected to bring three weeks of mayhem » Read More

After Humboldt: What is being done to reduce risks on Canadian roads?

A researcher that focuses on materials and construction practices breaks down some of the ways federal regulators oversee road safety and accident investigations, as well as how these post mortem analyses may be falling short » Read More
 
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Dewalt

Dewalt releases line of combination and demolition hammers

The new line of large SDS Max hammers includes the corded 1-7/8 inch and 2 inch combination hammers that achieve 13.3 joules and 19.4 joules, respectively » Read More
Aquajet

Aquajet unveils the 410V compact hydrodemolition robot

The Aqua Cutter 410V hydrodemolition robot uses 15,000- to 40,000-psi water jets to remove as much as nine cubic feet per hour of concrete » Read More
 
Events 
 

World of Concrete 2019

Date: January 22-25
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Canadian Concrete Expo

Date: Feb. 6-7
Location: Toronto, ON
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The First Nations Housing Conference

Date: February 26-28
Location: Thunder Bay, ON
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