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July 18, 2019
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Toronto remains unrivalled in North American construction crane count

The seemingly endless list of new residential, office and mix-use projects have helped elevate the city’s building industry to one of the busiest on the continent. By one metric, It's entirely unmatched


Getting ready to take off: New rules to consider when using drones on construction sites

Transport Canada introduced a new set of rules for drones last month. Here’s what you need to be watching for


Playing the long game: Machine control developers cautiously build to full autonomy

Unique job sites that require workers to carry out complex tasks don’t exactly lend themselves to automation, but software developers are making progress
 
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Controversial Chateau Laurier expansion not good enough, McKenna says

Plans for the addition to the historic Ottawa hotel have been compared to a radiator, shipping container, or the box the rest of the more than 100-year-old building came in » Read More

Staying on top: Attracting and retaining talent has never been tougher – or more integral to success

To ensure they can continue to recruit and retain top talent, Canadian construction companies are upping the employee value proposition » Read More
 
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Michelin to launch next generation of TWEEL airless skid steer tires

The tires are Michelin’s first embedded eight bolt hub to be interlocked mechanically and are designed to increase durability » Read More
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Pettibone releases Extendo 1246X telehandler

The telehandler delivers 12,000 pounds of load capacity and is powered by a 117-hp Cummins QSF 3.8 Tier 4 Final diesel engine » Read More
 
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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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