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Editor's Note 
 
I sense that a certain someone to our south just wants to be in the news, but you won't find him in ours this week. Until there's some certainty there, we're focusing on what we do know, and that includes some positive building permit notes.
- Adam Freill, Editor
 
News 
 
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Multi-unit building permits drive December growth

Up 33 per cent over November, building permits in Canada’s multi-unit segment paced overall growth to 11 per cent, reports Statistics Canada.


Construction sector adds to its labour ranks in January

Employment in Canada’s construction sector was on the rise again in January, according to the latest Labour Force Survey from Statistics Canada.


Rizon all-electric dump truck now in Canada

Rizon Canada has handed over its first e18L truck with a dump body to a construction company in Victoria, B.C.


CCA conference bringing the industry to Quebec

Canada’s construction leaders will be heading to Quebec City in March for the 2025 Canadian Construction Association Annual Conference.


Excavators: Big work takes big machines

With such a large focus on infrastructure and megaprojects in the construction sector, it may come with little surprise that heavyweight excavators are becoming more common on jobsites.


 
FEATURED VIDEO 
 

Cybersecurity in Construction

Much like having a crisis plan for accidents on a site, it pays to have a cybersecurity plan for when hackers come calling. With so much reliance on digital technologies in today’s world of construction, companies of all sizes need to have a solid handle on their cybersecurity risks. To help with your planning, join On-Site Magazine for a video session as we get expert advice from Craig Hurst, COO of The Net Effect Contractor Advisors Inc., and chair of the Technology Committee of the Canadian Construction Association, about assessing and mitigating cyber risks in the construction sector. » Read More...

 
Products 
 
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Liebherr bottom-slewing K cranes

Liebherr has upgraded its established K series of fast-erecting cranes, making the machines future-ready with intelligent assistance systems. As part of the facelift to the line, the machines can now be ordered with Liebherr’s five intelligent assistance systems. Smart functions such as sway-free load lifting without diagonal pull have been engineered to increase safety for people and sensitive components, while semi-automated lifts maximize ease of use, says the manufacturer. ... » Read More...

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JLG articulating boom lift

JLG Industries introduced its 60-ft EC600AJ boom lift at this year’s World of Concrete show. Boasting an unrestricted platform capacity of 550 lb. and a restricted capacity of 750 lb., the new articulating model expands the company’s electric construction (EC) portfolio in North America. ... » Read More...

 
Events 
 
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Canadian Concrete Expo

February 12-13, 2025 - International Centre - 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, ON L4V 1E8 » Read More...

CCA 2025 Annual Conference

March 11-14, 2025 - Chateau Frontenac - 1 Rue des Carrières, Québec, QC G1R 4P5 » Read More...

World of Asphalt

March 25-27, 2025 - America’s Center Convention Complex - 701 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63101 » Read More...

Future of Work 2025

April 24-25, 2025 - Pitt Meadows Plumbing - 20142 113B Ave., Maple Ridge, B.C. » Read More...

CIQS Congress 2025

June 19-21, 2025 - Delta Hotels Winnipeg - 350 St. Mary Street, Winnipeg, MB  R3C 3J2 » Read More...