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Construction sector targeting safe workplace environments

EllisDon and Chandos partner with WomanACT and SCWIST to enhance workplace sexual harassment prevention and response programs.


Canada’s road networks relatively unchanged over 2-year span

More than half of bridges and roads in Canada reported to be in good or very good condition in 2020.


Movement of workers greatest in Quebec and Ontario

Canada’s two largest provinces have largest numbers of worker populations employed outside of their home economic regions.
 
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Offroad tires made for today's quarry operators and road builders

Today's rock to road operators need the right combination of performance and durability to keep margins on the right side of the track. EARTHMAX SR 41 is an All Steel radial tire for articulated dump trucks. It is ideal for all operations requiring traction and stability, and is also suitable for loader and dozer operations. The deep E-4/L-4 tread ensures long wear and the multi-layer steel belts provide added durability. Other features include:
  • Multiple steel belts for durability
  • Built-in stability as well as extra mileage capability
  • Multiple sizes in both standard and cut-resistant compounds
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KNOW IT ALL 
 

StatCan: Hours up, productivity down

Productivity figures could not keep pace as more workers went back to work with the easing of pandemic restrictions. » Read More
 
PRODUCTS 
 
P1

Multi-tine grab

Liebherr’s GMM 50-5 five-tine grab is available for material handlers with an operating weight from 35 to 55 tonnes. Featuring components made of sturdy cast steel as well as low-wear, high-strength steel sheets, the grapple is designed to handle the toughest applications and material handling scenarios. » Read More

P2

Battery electric heavy-duty truck

Freightliner Trucks, a division of Daimler Truck North America, has unveiled its new eCascadia. The battery electric truck will provide customers with a zero-emission version of the company’s Cascadia with multiple battery and drive axle options, and a typical range of 230 miles (370 km) with its 438-kWh battery option. It is designed to reach an 80 per cent recharge in approximately 90 minutes. » Read More
 
EVENTS 
 

Bridging The Gap Gala

Date: June 4, 2022
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
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CDBI-LCIC National Conference

June 15, 2022
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
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CIQS Congress 2022

June 16-18, 2022
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
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RESCON Housing Supply Summit 2.0

October 6, 2022
Location: Virtual/Online
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