Canadian construction outlook highlights growing demand for concrete, cement, and labour

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Demand for concrete, labour in Canada to continue rising according to JLL construction outlook

Professional services firm JLL expanded their annual construction outlook to encompass Canada for the first time, with a consistent conclusion in their recently released 2023 report being a continued rise in the cost of labour and materials. » Read More...

Sustainable solutions were top of mind at OAPC Partners in Quality Road Tour

The event series, which featured four conferences across the province, serves to connect local producers or contractors with Ministry officials, and highlight the issues they face not only in their region, but in the industry at large – with sustainable paving and roadbuilding solutions being a much-discussed topic at the Missisauga installment. » Read More...

GIP Paving named preferred proponent in Ontario’s Highway 3 widening project

Infrastructure Ontario and the province's Ministry of Transportation have selected GIP Paving as the preferred proponent in the Highway 3 widening project, taking place between Essex and Leamington. » Read More...

Astec Burners for Retrofit

With over 20 years of experience building burners and an expertise in the asphalt industry, Astec is well positioned to provide complete burner solutions. Our retrofit capabilities cover everything from a simple burner replacement to a complete installed system with controls and fuel train. Astec has earned the asphalt industry’s trust for its commitment to innovation, performance, and after-the-sale service. Astec provides a significant advantage as a single source supplier.
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FEATURES

Managing Ontario’s excess soils

Robert Kennaley, principal of Kennaley Construction Law, provides an overview and a guide to navigating recent regulations in the province concerning excess soil management. » Read More...

Proceq GS8000 Pro: The most efficient real-time workflow technology to scan and digitize the subsurface

SSR Augmentation now available in Southern Canada allowing survey-grade precision without an RTK subscription. No more grids!

The new Proceq GS8000 Pro subsurface mapping ground penetrating radar (GPR) makes it easier for engineers to start collecting, visualizing and reporting valuable data from the field, right away.

Accuracy & Resolution: Superior clarity of data at different depths thanks to the unique Swiss Made ultra-wideband radar technology, with high-accuracy geolocation in local coordinates.

Versatility: No methodology constraints and real time 2D & 3D data visualization of the scanned subsurface, for an optimal interpretation on site, no matter the application.

User Experience: End-to-end workflows, all the way from the most intuitive data acquisition to instantly shareable deliverables. Access your data from anywhere, anytime.

Applications: Damage prevention, Excavation safety, Utility & mapping, Subsurface utility engineering (SUE), Surveying & Reality Capture, road inspection, Bridge Inspection, Geophysical Investigations, Archaeology, Forensics & UXO, Precision Agriculture
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NEWS

BC Construction Training Network Association receives over $540,000

British Columbia’s Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction have provided the BC Construction Training Network with over $540,000 for their construction training initiative aimed at providing prospective employees with the skills and experience necessary for entering the province's construction industry. » Read More...

DSC Dredge announces new vice president of engineering

Scott Laiche, DSC Dredge’s former director of engineering, has stepped into a new role as the company's vice president of engineering. » Read More...

PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT

Orica’s BlastIQ digital optimization platform expands into the quarry market

Orica have added to their line of integrated digital solutions for blasting operations with the introduction of BlastIQ Quarry, a suite of smart digital blast optimization services aimed at delivering comprehensive pre- and post-blast data for quarry operations. » Read More...

DEVELON signs dealership contract with Ontario’s Elvaan Equipment Solutions

DEVELON’s full line of heavy and compact construction equipment is now available to customers in the Greater Toronto Area through a new dealership agreement with Elvaan Equipment Solutions and Trenchless Utility Equipment, a Mississauga-based dealer that has served the area since 1992. » Read More...

EvoQuip's new podcast aims to keep the crushing and screening industry informed

The crushing and screening industry have a new source for insight and information, thanks to Crush, Screen & In-Between, a new monthly podcast launched by EvoQuip, a Terex brand. » Read More...

Astec introduce the latest in their horizontal grinder series

Astec revealed the newest in their line of horizontal grinders, the Peterson 5710E. Designed for land clearing and other mobility-focused operations, Astec's the goal with the 5710E is a machine that maximizes efficiency and simplicity at each stage of the grinding process. » Read More...

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