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MAJOR provides support through free virtual training series

MAJOR, a manufacturer of wire screening media, offers aggregate and mining producers access to the company’s free virtual training series to help operations optimize efficiency and team learning amid the conditions caused by COVID-19.


Contract for Highway 1 four-laning project awarded to Kamloops firm

A firm in Kamloops, B.C., will begin work this summer to expand the Trans-Canada Highway near the village of Chase, B.C., from two to four lanes, making travel safer for people and more efficient for trade.


Council approves additional funds for historic Alberta bridge restoration

Airdrie city council has designated additional funds to the restoration of the 1928 Nose Creek Bridge to the Elevators. Council approved a budget adjustment of roughly $102,000 to help complete the restoration project.
 
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Bill 31

Crucial bill tabled in response to Alexis vs. Alberta decision

Jason Nixon, Alberta Environment and Parks Minister and member of the legislative assembly, tabled Bill 31 for first reading in the Alberta Legislature in response to recommendations from the Alberta Sand and Gravel Association (ASGA). » Read more...
 
 
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COVID-19 not causing delays for new bridge

Construction on the Gordie Howe International Bridge project is on schedule despite the global pandemic. » Read more...

Addressing higher construction costs during COVID-19

In June, governments across Canada lifted restrictions and allowed businesses to resume activities. While construction projects continued across the country, contractors had to implement and adapt to new health and safety policies and practices on their work sites. » Read more...

Crews finishing Hwy. 400 bridge replacement as part of Finch LRT construction

Crews are in the final stages of a highway bridge replacement project as part of construction for the Finch West LRT. The project has seen back-to-back weekends of road closures in the area. » Read more...
 
 
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BASF

BASF introduces new pavement modifier for pavement construction in North America

At the Petersen Asphalt Research Conference, BASF will introduce its new B2Last liquid asphalt modifier in North America, which improves paving operations and helps make roads last longer. » Read more...
Intercomp

TS30 Touchscreen launches new wireless scale indicators

Intercomp introduced the TS30 CPU, an advanced touchscreen indicator for self-contained operation of portable scales. The touchscreen display and intuitive graphic user interface of the rugged, standalone wireless indicator and control unit allows truck scale operators to create tickets and weighing records remotely. » Read more...
 
 
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OSSGA Golf Tournament

September 25, 2020
Location: King, Ont.
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Quarry Tech Calgary

October 28, 2020
Location: Calgary, Alta.
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SHCA Annual Fall Convention

November 26 to 27, 2020
Location:Regina, Sask.
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The Buildings Show

December 2 to 4, 2020
Location: Toronto, Ont.
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ASGA Convention

January 13 to14, 2021
Location: Enoch, Alta.
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World of Concrete 2021

January 19 to January 22, 2021
Location: Las Vegas, Nev.
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World of Asphalt 2021

March 9 to March 11, 2021
Location: Atlanta, Ga.
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Hillhead 2021

June 22 to June 24, 2021
Location: Buxton, U.K.
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