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CRH to buy Ash Grove Cement for US$3.5B

CRH plc, the international building materials group, announces that it has reached an agreement to acquire Ash Grove Cement Company for a total consideration of US$3.5 billion.


OSSGA releases study on new wetlands created

The study reveals a total of 293 hectares of aquatic habitat features – or the equivalent of 1,849 NHL sized hockey rinks – have been created through the rehabilitation of surrendered aggregate sites.


Washing away inefficiencies

B.C. sand and gravel operation optimizes washing operation.


Bridge construction projects underway throughout Saskatchewan

The Government of Saskatchewan will be investing more than $50 million this year on bridges and culverts.


ORBA scholarship applications now open

Ontario Road Builders’ Association (ORBA) is proud to announce it is now accepting applications for the 2017 Joe Bunting and J.D. Chick scholarships.
 
 
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Quarry Tech call for presentations now open!

Rock to Road is now accepting presentation proposals for the inaugural Quarry Tech forum taking place on February 22, 2018 in Calgary, Alta. Quarry Tech is a one-day workshop focused on the latest technologies designed for optimizing quarry and pit operations. » Read more...
 
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Webinar: Protecting workers from silica dust

When you consider the many hazards workers face on a construction site, you probably wouldn’t think that dust poses too much a danger to health. Well, think again. Silica dust, which contains microscopic particles of crystalline silica can permanently damage your lungs over time, leading to diseases such as silicosis and lung cancer. » Read more...
 
 
HEADLINES 
 

Metso announces new operating model and organization

Metso's board of directors has decided on the group's new operating model and organization, effective from January 1, 2018. » Read more...

Working with asphalt

Rock to Road checks out some of the latest asphalt-related technologies. » Read more...

CEMEX USA honoured by NSSGA

CEMEX USA announced that the NSSGA recognized 24 of its facilities for environmental and safety excellence with two operations earning the 2017 Environmental Excellence Gold Award. » Read more...
 
 
 
Events 
 

CANS AGM

September 29 to October 1, 2017
Location: Saint Andrews, N.B.
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CCA Fall Board Meeting

October 2-4, 2017
Location: Niagara Falls, Ont.
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ICUEE 2017

October 3-5, 2017
Location: Louisville, Ky.
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