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May 23, 2019
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RICS - BB1

Court orders Alberta to pay $13M to subcontractors working on issue-plagued Grande Prairie hospital

Graham Construction oversaw the project until last fall, when the province and contractor went their separate ways. The two sides had been at odds over the construction timeline and costs. The court battle is ongoing


A return to normal? Standoff with U.S. over steel, aluminum at an end

Mary Van Buren, president of the Canadian Construction Association said the removal of the tariffs will bring “much needed relief” to the construction industry and help bring back stability


Feds putting up $345.4M to extend Autoroute 19, rehabilitate Montreal bridge

Even more cash from the Quebec government is expected as crews prepare for work on the two major road projects
 
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KNOW IT ALL 
 

SNC-Lavalin cancels sale of Ontario Hwy. 407 stake to OMERS as existing partners battle over stake

The high-valued highway is on the auction block as the construction and engineering giant navigates choppy waters » Read More

Three minutes to bust: Trump meeting with Dems on $2T infrastructure plan goes south in a flash

The possibility of a massive influx of cash for infrastructure appears to have evaporated as top Washington lawmakers clash » Read More
 
PRODUCTS 
 
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Wagner Meters unveils Rapid RH L6 system for concrete moisture readings

The system, capable of providing concrete moisture readings up to 100 per cent relative humidity (RH), features a protective cap with a butyl rubber seal for protection from dust and moisture » Read More
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John Deere unveils Connected Support system

Enabled through the JDLink telematics connection, the system allows dealers to remotely monitor machines with Service ADVISOR Remote and Expert Alerts » Read More
 
Events 
 

Canada North Resources Expo

Date: May 24-25
Location: Prince George, B.C.
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Building Lasting Change 2019

Date: May 28-30
Location: Vancouver, B.C.
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