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June 20, 2019
NEWS 
 
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Montreal’s new Champlain bridge will open July 1, but late finish could put builders on the hook for millions

After four years of construction, work on the new $4.2 billion Samuel De Champlain Bridge has entered its final weeks, but the question of penalties for a six-month delay remain


Q&A: Procore CEO Tooey Courtemanche on productivity, technology and the skilled labour gap

On-Site sat down with the construction technology firm’s chief executive for his take on some of the biggest opportunities and challenges in Canadian construction


Graham-led consortium picked to build rail overpass, elevated guideway in busy Toronto neighbourhood

The complex project will eliminate one of the last high-traffic rail crossings in city, but requires major work in a built-up urban setting
 
HEADLINES 
 
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Volvo teams up with tech firm Nvidia on autonomous trucks, construction equipment

The truck and heavy equipment manufacturer will partner with the AI-focussed firm to target key vehicle autonomy areas such as sensor processing, perception, map localization and path planning » Read More

LNG Canada training initiative aims to recruit women to work on Kitimat, B.C. megaproject

The energy project team will pick up the cost of training, safety materials and airfare. Women who complete the four-week course will also be guaranteed entry-level positions » Read More
 
PRODUCTS 
 
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Grade guidance technology available for John Deere 470G LC Excavator

Developed with Topcon Positioning Group, the system provides operators with the elevation and position of the bucket cutting edge with respect to a 2D reference or 3D design surface » Read More
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Grote Industries offers LED hazard, warning lights for construction zones

The company’s lineup includes permanent, vacuum and magnetically mounted beacon lights, LED directional surface-mount strobes and LED “traffic directors” in 20, 30 and 40-inch sizes » Read More
 
Events 
 
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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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