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June 27, 2019
NEWS 
 
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Ottawa’s new prompt payment rules become law, firming up pay schedule for federal construction jobs

The rules are expected to benefit both general contractors and subcontractors, which can face cash flow problems if they aren't paid on time


Ontario revives possibility of building major new highway on northwest end of Toronto area

Quashed as unnecessary by the former Liberal government, the highway would run roughly between Milton and Vaughan, Ont.


Ledcor starts construction on new ‘stacked box’ office tower in Vancouver expected to become city’s tallest

The start of construction on the unique, tiered structure is another step in the Vancouver skyline's slow creep upward


Montreal’s new, $4.4B Champlain bridge opens to first traffic six months behind schedule

The new cable-stayed bridge will fully open by July 1. Crews will then turn their attention to tearing down the disintegrating 57-year-old structure alongside the new span
 
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KNOW IT ALL 
 

Sidewalk Labs releases grand vision for controversial Toronto development

Expanding on the project's initial scope, the subsidiary of Google parent company Alphabet has mapped out an elaborate urban development project that could cost $38 billion over the next 20 years » Read More

Volvo Group announces funding for construction of memorial along Ontario’s Highway of Heroes

The living tribute will stretch approximately 170 kilometres along Highway 401 between Trenton, Ont. and Toronto » Read More
 
PRODUCTS 
 
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Allen rolls out PRO430E walk-behind trowel

The machine features a rotating edge ring designed for troweling along the edges of walls or around protruding pipe and conduit » Read More
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Volvo CE launches Haul Assist for select models

The system allows the operator to monitor machine productivity status, including tons per hour, tons per gallon or litre, carry-back and payload utilization » 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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