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January 24, 2020
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Quarry Tech

Six evolving technologies in the construction industry

The construction industry has been slow to adopt technology. Until about six or seven years ago, technology was reserved for the back office and typically used for HR, accounting, contract writing, tracking change orders, with nothing to drive the information to the people actually doing the work in the field.


Superior to unveil new model cone crusher at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

Superior Industries will officially add a new model to its line of Patriot Cone Crushers when the P500 is shown at CONEXPO-CON/AGG for the first time in March. It’s one of a dozen new products the company will introduce during the Las Vegas trade show.


DICA delivers cribbing solution for concrete pumping contractor

For more than 10 years, AJ’s Concrete Pumping, a division of Sutherland Concrete, Vancouver, B.C., has been using SafetyTech Outrigger Pads and, more recently, FiberMax Outrigger Pads, to solve setup challenges presented when working in poor ground conditions.
 
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
NILEX

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Featured News 
 
Lafarge Canada

Engaging and educating

Canada is a country rich in natural resources. From our lush forests, fisheries, aggregates and mining sectors and oil and gas operations, Canada, in many ways, is a resource-driven economy. Lafarge Canada’s biodiversity program is a local success story. » Read more...
 
 
Headlines 
 

K-Tec loading up new products and earthmoving innovations at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

K-Tec’s newest and innovative earthmoving scrapers and accessories will be on display at Conexpo-Con/Agg 2020 outdoor Festival Grounds in booth F2932. Booth attendees will enjoy a fully immersive earthmoving experience at K-Tec’s space. » Read more...

Canadian home sales inch lower in December

Statistics released by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) show national home sales eased between November and December 2019. » Read more...

Celebrating future leaders: Rock to Road’s Top 10 Under 40

Every year we highlight some of the emerging stars from the roadbuilding and aggregates industries from companies big and small, and this year is no exception. From one-man shows to key players in global powerhouses, this year’s list showcases people succeeding in a variety of careers and ventures. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners! » Read more...
 
Events 
 

World of Concrete 2020

February 4-7, 2020
Location: Las Vegas, Nev.
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QuarryTech Halifax 2020

February 12, 2020
Location: Halifax, N.S.
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CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020

March 10-14, 2020
Location: Las Vegas, Nev.
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Atlantic Heavy Equipment Show

April 2-3, 2020
Location: Moncton, N.B.
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PaveTech: A Smart Roads Conference

April 7, 2020
Location: Calgary, Alta.
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Quarry Tech Calgary

April 8, 2020
Location: Calgary, Alta.
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Hillhead 2020

June 23-25, 2020
Location: Hillhead Quarry, Buxton, U.K.
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