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"Recovery gains momentum as infrastructure and renewables drive Canada’s construction outlook, contractors prioritizing technology and talent, and Caterpillar’s Cat AI Assistant in this edition of the On-Site Magazine e-Newsletter."

Sean Tarry, Editor

News

Recovery gains momentum as infrastructure and renewables drive Canada’s construction outlook into 2026

After two years of contraction, Canada’s construction sector is regaining its footing, with growth expected to have reached 2.2 per cent in 2025, according to Linesight’s latest Construction Market Insights report. For contractors involved in...

Caterpillar introduces Cat AI Assistant to streamline equipment use on concrete-intensive jobsites

Caterpillar recently unveiled a new digital capability aimed at the realities of modern construction work. The Cat AI Assistant has...

Trimble survey highlights technology and talent as twin priorities for concrete-intensive construction in 2026

As Canadian contractors prepare for another year of large, concrete-intensive commercial and infrastructure projects, new survey data from Trimble suggests the industry’s...

Automation meets access equipment

JLG Industries is taking a decisive step toward what it calls the “jobsite of the future,” announcing the acquisition of core technology developed by Canvas - a San Francisco–based construction robotics company. Best known globally...

Features

Big iron comfort, convenience and safety take priority

Operator comfort, convenience and safety is of paramount importance in big iron machines such as dozers, excavators, wheel loaders and motor graders, say industry experts. High-tech solutions matched with cab design enhancements can improve productivity,...

Active Risk Management

Construction organizations are awash in data yet make many risk decisions with lagging indicators and intuition. Active risk management is a practical operating model that turns data into day-to-day steering. It rests on three pillars:...

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New Products

Bobcat E20 compact excavator delivers big capability in tight concrete jobsites

As urban infill, rehabilitation and utility-heavy construction continue to shape Canada’s concrete workload, contractors are increasingly looking for compact equipment that can work efficiently without sacrificing performance. The Bobcat E20 compact excavator has been designed...

Volvo ECR255 short-swing excavator brings big power to confined concrete jobsites

As contractors increasingly face urban, industrial and infrastructure projects where space is limited but timelines are tight, the new Volvo ECR255 short-swing excavator offers a solution that combines performance, efficiency and versatility. The 25-ton ECR255...

JLG’s 1043T Quad-Track telehandler for work in tough ground conditions

As concrete-intensive construction pushes into more challenging environments, JLG Industries is exploring new equipment configurations designed to keep crews productive when terrain becomes a limiting factor. The company’s 1043T Quad Track telehandler concept is a...

DEWALT debuts autonomous drilling robot aimed at accelerating concrete-heavy data centre builds

As demand for data centres accelerates across North America, DEWALT is entering the construction robotics space with a solution designed specifically for concrete-intensive, schedule-driven projects. Developed in collaboration with August Robotics, the company’s new downward-drilling,...

Events

January 19-22, 2026 - Las Vegas Convention Center - 3150 Paradise Road Las Vegas, NV 89109

World of Concrete

February 11-12, 2026 - International Centre - 6900 Airport Road Mississauga, ON L4V 1E8

Canadian Concrete Expo

March 3-7, 2026 - Las Vegas Convention Center - 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, United States

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

March 10, 2026 | 4000 Coronado Bay Road, Coronado, California, 92118

CCA Annual Conference

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