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World of Asphalt Show & Conference and AGG1 Academy & Expo postponed to 2022

The Executive Committee of World of Asphalt Show & Conference and AGG1 Academy & Expo announced the combined in-person shows will not be held in 2021 due to ongoing concerns related to COVID-19.


Canadian construction continues, Procore Construction Activity Index update

Procore published its latest worker hours report for the Canadian construction industry which showed construction activity during the COVID-19 pandemic continues to recover in Canada after an initial drop in the spring.


Opinion: Wonderful world of gravel pits

Where would we be if it wasn’t for the community involvement of local gravel pits? Without them, we wouldn’t have the car maintenance of replacing a windshield every year or the joy of washing your car and slipping in the mud.


Biodiversity, permits, pandemic and more discussed at Quarry Tech Virtual Event

Industry professionals from across Canada joined Rock to Road magazine for its first-ever virtual Quarry Tech event October 28. From permitting and licensing, to biodiversity and COVID-19, speakers shared their knowledge and answered questions during a question and answer period.
 
 
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Featured News 
 
Women in construction

Women share insights on getting into construction

There are many career paths available to women and young people entering the construction industry. That was one of the takeaways from an online panel session, entitled Empower Youth in Trades, sponsored by the Residential Construction Council of Ontario at the First Work Aspire Youth Summit held during a recent Futures Conference 2020 event. » Read more...
 
 
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Headlines 
 

World of Concrete launches new website

WOC360.COM has arrived, providing a year-round destination for industry professionals to keep up with the latest relevant news that drives the global concrete and masonry construction industries. Content curated and created with a focus on commercial and residential concrete and masonry sectors. » Read more...

Alberta bill would open door for road and bridge tolls on new projects

Alberta Transportation plans to charge user fees to finance a new bridge over the Peace River to replace the aging La Crete ferry in northern Alberta, an act enabled by a new bill introduced in the legislature. » Read more...

QMJ launch new Hillhead Digital event

Taking place exclusively online March 9-10, 2021, Hillhead Digital will combine a multi-stream conference with an innovative exhibition platform that will allow the industry to connect and engage like never before. » Read more...
 
 
Events 
 

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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World of Asphalt 2021

March 9 to 11, 2021
Location: Atlanta, Ga.
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World of Concrete 2021

June 8 to June 10, 2021
Location: Las Vegas, Nev.
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Hillhead 2021

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