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Government of Canada invests in rehabilitation work on Victoria Bridge in Montréal

Minister of Transport Honourable Omar Alghabra announced a contribution agreement of nearly $15 million over three years with CN to carry out rehabilitation work needed to maintain the Victoria Bridge between Montréal and the South Shore.


Join us online for Women in Construction Virtual Event

Rock to Road magazine is partnering with Glass Canada, Canadian Contractor, Canadian Consulting Engineer, Crane & Hoist Canada, Fenestration Review, Canadian Rental Service, and On-Site magazine, to kick off International Women's Day highlighting successes in the industry. The event will also share insights on how to address and solve challenges women continue to face in construction.


Five predictions for an unpredictable 2021

What’s in store for the construction industry? How will OEMs and rental companies adapt to better serve their customers? How are customer needs changing? And in the face of a global pandemic – what does recovery look like?


CONEXPO-CON/AGG launches Tech Talks education series

CONEXPO-CON/AGG is kicking off 2021 with an industry collaboration that focuses on the importance of technology in advancing the construction industry. Registration for the event on February 4 is open now.
 
 
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First Nation artists

First Nation artists feature artwork on Gordie Howe International Bridge construction site

A special initiative gave local artists from Walpole Island First Nation, Caldwell First Nation and southwest Detroit the chance to contribute their talents to the Canadian and U.S. construction sites. » Read more...
 
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Thompson Pump receives Cigna Well-Being Award

Thompson Pump and Manufacturing Company was named a 2020 Cigna Well-Being Award recipient for its efforts in creating a healthy place to work and do business. Thompson Pump manufactures heavy-duty portable bypass and dewatering pumps. » Read more...

Updated topics for 2021 NSSGA AGG1 Academy & Exchange

NSSGA’s AGG1 Academy & Exchange will offer 60 educational sessions, including many 101 courses. These 101 courses offer aggregates professionals the chance to round out their perspective of operations, brush up on the basics and learn new aspects of the business they may not be as familiar with. » Read more...

FPT tests dimethyl-ether as alternative fuel source for diesels

FPT Industrial is testing dimethyl-ether, or DME, as an alternative fuel on an 11-litre heavy-duty engine in an effort to assess the potential of alternative fuels and e-fuels in reaching the European CO2 emission targets in 2025 and 2030. » Read more...

Every movie the Golden Gate Bridge has been destroyed

San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge takes a ton of punishment in Hollywood films, and here are 10 movies that see it totally annihilated. » Read more...
 
 
Events 
 

2021 AEMA-ARRA-ISSA Annual Meeting

February 15 to February 18, 2021
Location: Virtual
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2021 AGG1 Academy & Exchange

February 22 to February 24, 2021
Location: Virtual
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OSSGA 2021 Virtual Conference

February 25, 2021
Location: Virtual
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Women in Construction

March 8, 2021
Location: Virtual Event
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World of Asphalt 2021

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

March 30 to March 31, 2021
Location: Virtual Event
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World of Concrete 2021

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