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Construction supply chain holds up through pandemic, helped by contractors adopting digital delivery options

Key supplies are typically getting to sites, but some shortages persist. To cope with COVID-19, contractors and haulers are turning to more advanced contactless solutions


Infrastructure bank, Alberta agree to closer study of Calgary-Banff rail project

The 130-kilometre line would give tourists and residents an alternative to driving to the scenic mountain town. If built, costs could reach $680 million


Labour market bounces back in May as tens of thousands of construction workers return to job sites

The positive momentum counters major job losses a month earlier, but falls well short of returning labour levels to their pre-crisis level
 
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Pandemic – chaos – transformation: an opportunity for construction

There is no doubt that COVID-19 will have had a tsunami effect on our society, from health to the economy, including education and agriculture, and many more. It is also clear that this distress must not be in vain. It must serve a higher purpose, one that is constructive and positive: to create a better future for our society.

The construction industry is no exception, in fact quite the contrary. This chaos creates a unique opportunity to shape our industry; an incredible chance to collectively define a new normal. » Learn more
 
KNOW IT ALL 
 

Holding firm on pre-COVID infrastructure plans would benefit Ontario in long run, study says

With COVID-19 poised to greatly undercut government revenue in the coming months, a new study offers a pair of divergent scenarios for Ontario infrastructure over the next decade » Read More

CCA taking applications for next iteration of CONtact Innovator Mentorship program

Construction technology start-ups, entrepreneurs with an idea for a novel building product and other would-be industry innovators have three months to submit an application » Read More
 
PRODUCTS 
 
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Kobelco launches new version of SK140SRLC-7 for North America

The enhanced mid-size machine has an improved digging force of 24,800 pounds, coupled with a swing speed of 11 rpm to help shorten cycle times » Read More
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Aquajet introduces Ecosilence 3.0 to power hydrodemolition robots

More compact than its predecessors, the Ecosilence 3.0 is contained in a standard 20-foot shipping container » Read More
 
Events 
 

List of construction events cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19

Essentially all live industry events across Canada remain in a holding pattern as companies keep business travel to a minimum and governments keep a lid on large gatherings » Read More