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MHCA presses on to improve pit and quarry application process

The provincial government has made good headway on resolving issues around applications to open pits and quarries and can support those gains by forming a minister’s advisory committee, MHCA president Chris Lorenc says.


Editorial: New tech, new blood

Green tech and automation keys to attracting next generation


Feds invest $45.8M in road infrastructure at the Port of Montréal

The investment will improve the fluidity and efficiency of the road network and will help local businesses and the port compete by transporting their local goods to market and by improving road infrastructure.


Alberta bridging the gap for heavy truck traffic

Budget 2018 includes a $90-million investment in the Highway 38 bridge across the North Saskatchewan River, south of Redwater, that will be upgraded to carry heavy and oversized loads.


Ontario’s new Construction Act: Part II

Construction law expert Robert Kennaley continues his discussion on the prompt payment provisions of the new Construction Act.
 
 
Featured News 
 
Workplace culture

Crushing poor workplace culture

It has been proven in the aggregates and roadbuilding sectors, that a company’s safety culture is often tied to the overall success (or failure) of its operations. And as companies expand, they often require the cultivation of separate safety cultures for various types of operations. Simply put, what works for paving crews won’t necessary make sense for crushing crews, and vice-versa. This is true for even the most successful construction companies across Canada, just ask Kamloops, B.C.-based Dawson Group, which recently did a fantastic job improving the overall workplace culture within its crushing division, Eagle Rock Construction. » Read more...
 
Castle Rock

Like a rock

Castle Rock Enterprises has grown to become a go-to company when it comes to aggregates, civil works, rural roadbuilding and other infrastructure needs throughout Whitehorse and other regions within The Yukon. » Read more...
 
 
Headlines 
 

B.C. Highway 97 resurfacing work is underway

Work has started to resurface approximately 29 kilometres of Highway 97 near Dawson Creek, to improve safety and efficiency. » Read more...

CDE prepares to wow Hillhead visitors with new exciting innovations

CDE will once again participate in the iconic Hillhead show from June 26 to 28 in Buxton and will launch its new scrubbing and attrition system, packed with new features. » Read more...

LoadDocs helps industry steer around paperwork jams

Connected logistics startup LoadDocs is tackling one of the construction industry’s most vexing daily challenges: completing paperwork on the road. » Read more...
 
Events 
 

CRAC AGM & Conference

June 6-9, 2018
Location: Winnipeg, Man.
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Hillhead 2018

June 26-28, 2018
Location: Buxton, Derbyshire, U.K.
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BCRB Fall Conference

September 16, 2018
Location: Kelowna, B.C.
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