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June 6, 2019
NEWS 
 
Brandt - BB1

Ontario plumbers, pipefitters strike for first time in 30 years after negotiations reach an impasse

Projects underway across the province could face disruptions. Talks to reach a resolution are ongoing


Infrastructure Bank commits $2B to Ontario GO Transit expansion as province issues RFP to four bidders

The multibillion-dollar expansion aims to modernize the Toronto area's regional rail network through a series of new construction projects and upgrades


SNC-Lavalin encouraged to overhaul business model, sell off Canadian construction operations

The company said last month it is looking at a number of Plan B scenarios as it faces steep legal challenges. One analyst says it should put its Infrastructure unit on the auction block
 
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Sponsored Spotlight 
 
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Where Concrete Meets Technology

MAPEI Canada’s latest venture has been to bring their concrete admixture knowledge and research as a business line. The complete range of admixtures are available, from air-entraining agents to superplasticizers, shrinkage reducers, accelerators and retarders. Two other divisions that work closely with the Admixture group are the Concrete Restoration Systems (CRS) group which supplies solutions and products for repair and concrete surface preparation and the Underground Technology Team (UTT) which deals with shotcrete and tunnelling solutions.

One unique product supplied by the Admixture division is called Re-Con Zero Evo, turning waste/plastic concrete into usable aggregate in under ten minutes. » More info
 
KNOW IT ALL 
 

Younger generation gets chance to try out construction trades as industry stares down labour shortage

Future Building 2019 rolled through Ottawa last month giving students a chance to get hands-on experience in the two dozen or so construction trades » Read More

Toronto thoroughfare earns ignominious title as worst road in Ontario

Crumbling pavement, potholes, traffic congestion and poor signage catapulted this year’s “winner” to the top of the list for the first time » Read More
 
PRODUCTS 
 
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ASV Posi-Track loader offers high torque, robust hydraulic system

The mid-frame, vertical lift VT-70 High Output loader features 207 ft.-lbs. of torque and a turbocharged 74.3-hp Deutz 2.2-litre diesel engine » Read More
F2

Topcon unveils real-time building construction verification tool

The GTL-1000 real-time verification solution, combined with ClearEdge3D Verity, is designed to speed up construction verification workflows » Read More
 
Events 
 

WoodRise 2019

Date: Sept. 30 - Oct. 4
Location: Quebec City
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The Buildings Show

Date: Dec. 4-6
Location: Toronto
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