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PCL expands leadership, Komatsu strengthens Canadian footprint, Ontario’s $8 million winter roads push, and major revisions to Canada’s Construction Act under Bill 60 in this week’s edition of the On-Site magazine e-newsletter.
- Sean Tarry, Editor
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With decades of multimedia writing, editing and storytelling experience, Sean Tarry steps into the role of Editor of On-Site magazine and is poised to strengthen its voice for Canadian contractors and industry professionals. It was recently announced that Sean Tarry has been appointed the new Editor of On‑Site Magazine - a move that promises to deepen the publication’s editorial strength and bolster its connection to the Canadian construction community. Tarry, who leaves his editorial duties as Editor of Design Engineering magazine, brings a wealth of experience from across media and industrial journalism, with a track record of producing insightful, high-quality ...
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Ontario contractors are facing another significant regulatory shift as the provincial government introduced further amendments to the Construction Act through the passing of Bill 60: Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025. For contractors, subcontractors and project owners, particularly those delivering multi-year civil and infrastructure builds, the amendments represent a meaningful reset concerning the way annual holdback ...
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Ontario is expanding its support for northern infrastructure with an $8 million investment in the 2025–26 Winter Roads Program - funding that has direct implications for contractors working in concrete construction across the Far North. The annual program enables 32 remote First Nation communities and the Town of Moosonee to construct and operate roughly 3,200 ...
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Komatsu is making a major move to support Canadian contractors, recently announcing a significant expansion of its Edmonton, Alberta, parts facility. The investment will double the size of the company’s existing warehouse and convert the depot into a full-service parts distribution centre. For contractors relying on Komatsu machinery in mining, forestry and ...
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British Columbia has launched a new digital platform designed to accelerate approvals and construction of prefabricated three- to six-storey housing. The tool, known as Digitally Accelerated Standardized Housing (DASH), marks the province’s latest attempt to address long-standing pressures on housing supply, affordability and delivery timelines. Developed through collaboration between B.C. Housing, BC ...
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PCL Construction has appointed retired Rear Admiral, Steven Waddell, CMM, MSM, as Deputy National Director, Defence and Federal Government Relations, effective October 20, 2025. Based in Ottawa, Waddell will oversee strategic engagement across PCL’s Canadian Buildings and Civil Infrastructure divisions, providing a unified approach to federal government opportunities. His role is expected to be pivotal as Canada undertakes a significant ...
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Canada’s construction industry, which averaged a 0.4% productivity gain per year until 2023, is under growing strain as demand surges for housing, infrastructure and public works. In the report’s 2025 survey of 265 construction firms nationwide (including general contractors, engineering firms, subcontractors, suppliers and institutional owners) the sector confirmed a sharp labour ...
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The XCMG XE60D mini excavator has been engineered for contractors who need a compact machine capable of delivering big-machine performance. With a 6,010-kg operating weight, a 0.23 m³ bucket and industry-leading hydraulic efficiency, this model brings serious digging force to confined urban sites, forestry work, light civil construction and utility projects. Backed by accessible after-sales support and a strong reliability rating, the XE60D promises ...
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The HELI G3 3000–4000 lbs 4-wheel electric pneumatic forklift has been designed to meet the demands of today’s construction contractors who need a reliable, low-emission machine that performs equally well on slab, gravel, compacted soil and uneven jobsite terrain. Built around a durable, low-maintenance platform and powered by a long-life lithium battery system, the G3 offers a quiet, emission-free ...
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