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Construction completed on $1.4B Southwest Calgary Ring Road

Five years after construction began on one of Alberta’s biggest-ever infrastructure projects, the Southwest Calgary Ring Road has opened to traffic.


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Volvo CE debuts concept for autonomous asphalt compactor

Volvo Construction Equipment showed off a cool concept at The Utility Expo: the CX01 single-drum, autonomous electric-hybrid asphalt compactor.


B.C. names RFP shortlist for Steveston Interchange project

The province has revealed the shortlist of companies that may submit proposals for the design and build of the new Steveston Interchange at Highway 99 in Richmond.
 
 
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Astec

Astec Versa Jet™ Burner Ideal for Retrofit Applications

Upgrade your performance or maintain compliance by replacing a less efficient or obsolete burner with a Versa Jet total-air burner. Designed with retrofit applications in mind, the versatile platform has the capacity to fire at a range of rates and can be easily configured to meet production needs. Additional advantages the Versa Jet burner delivers for retrofit applications include: the option to reuse an existing fuel train, compatibility with virtually all drum designs without complicated drum modifications, the ability to work with existing controls, and a unique platform that permits quick setup. » Learn more
 
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Editorial: A growing opportunity to recruit women in construction

In the latest editorial for Rock to Road, editor Andrew Snook reflects on the chance the industry has to fill vacating roles with women. » Read more
 
 
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Hoskin Scientific

Hoskin Scientific Provides State-of-the-Art Products for Asphalt, Concrete and Soil Measurement

TransTech provided the first non-nuclear density gauge technology. Holding the original patent, TransTech strives to continue to push this technology to what the industry needs.

Hoskin offers the following instrumentation to purchase or rent; the Non-Nuclear PQI 380, SDG 200 density gauges and the Notched Wedge Joint Maker, Shoulder Wedge Maker and Pavement Temperature Sentry compaction products. Hoskin also provides service and calibration of TransTech equipment.
Contact a Hoskin representative today!
 
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Heavy equipment companies raise money for B.C. charity

When a charity car rally was cancelled in B.C. due to the impact of COVID-19, two local heavy equipment dealers stepped in to donate to the cause. » Read more

EllisDon to set emissions reduction targets in pursuit of net zero

EllisDon says it aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 as the company joins a global push to set emissions reductions targets. » Read more

Serious Labs VR simulator approved for IPAF PAL card renewals

One of the virtual reality heavy equipment training simulators by Serious Labs has been approved by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF). » Read more

CM Labs, Trimble partner on excavator simulation solution

Trimble Earthworks for Excavators software works with CM Labs’ patented software and runs on a tablet that the user can connect to the simulator. » Read more

Metso Outotec develops stirred mill unit solution for fine grinding

The units use existing technology from Metso Outotec’s stirred (tower) mills along with hydrocyclones, samplers, analyzers and slurry pumps. » Read more
 
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Quarry Tech 2021

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World of Concrete

Date: Jan. 17-20, 2022 Location: Las Vegas, Nev. » More info

Canadian Concrete Expo

Date: Feb. 17-18, 2022 Location: Mississauga, Ont. » More info