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Dufferin Aggregates’ Acton Quarry scores OSSGA safety award

The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association presented its 2023 Safety Innovation Award to Dufferin Aggregates’ Acton Quarry project at the association’s Operations, Health & Safety Seminar in Toronto.


Lafarge Canada’s new partnership to drive carbon-free material solutions across Québec

Lafarge Canada entered into a partnership with Montreal-based climate tech company CarbiCrete last month to assist in processing the material used in CarbiCrete’s carbon-negative concrete block technology.


Women in Construction 2024 to explore careers beyond the trades, work-life balance and more

A collaboration between Rock to Road and eight leading construction trade publications, Women in Construction 2024 is designed to help construction professionals discover the insights needed to navigate the evolving demands for women in construction, on and off the jobsite.


Granite builds fully-automated aggregate plant

Granite has completed construction on its Swan aggregate plant in Arizona, marking the launch of the company's first fully-automated aggregate plant. Construction on the plant began in May 2023, with a design that leverages automation tools to curb both costs and the workforce shortages facing the industry, while also maintaining the steady production needed to meet aggregate demand.


 
 
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Extended Durability: Wing Pulley Upgrade

If you're familiar with Superior's Chevron® Wing Pulley, you know it was designed with rounded caps on the ends of the wings.

The manufacturer's new and improved design eliminates the round bar, is designed with thicker, beefier wings, and still includes all the benefits of the original design.

Best of all, the new design will last a lot longer too! Why? Without the need for that round bar, the entire length of the wing is now a wearable component.

In Canada, reach out to Superior's partners at Machinery Supply, General Aggregate Equipment Sales, Grand Aggregate, or Wajax.
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Breaking new ground: Rock to Road's 2023 Top 10 Under 40

Every year, Rock to Road recognizes young professionals demonstrating exceptional leadership qualities in the industry through our Top 10 Under 40 program. We sat down with the winners to talk about their careers, their outlook for the future, and why they love the work they do. » Read More...
 
 
 
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Canadian Construction Association names Rod Gilbert as incoming president

Following the planned departure of current president Mary Van Buren in April of this year, the Canadian Construction Association named its new incoming president in Rod Gilbert. Gilbert, who currently serves as the association’s senior vice-president of public affairs and procurement practices, will assume presidency of the association on May 1. » Read More...

BA Blacktop Infrastructure awarded contract for Surrey road widening project

The Surrey city council has approved a $15.7 million contract for road improvements to 64 Avenue, with BA Blacktop Infrastructure to oversee the widening of the roadway from two to four lanes and the addition of pedestrian and cycling infrastructure. » Read More...

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DEVELON's HB-Series Hydraulic Breakers now available in North America

DEVELON is launching its HB-Series hydraulic breakers in North America. According to DEVELON, the HB06H and HB15FH breakers are engineered for high-performance, long-lasting durability and easy maintenance in demolition, mining and quarry, and general construction applications. » Read More...

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Deere introduces new mid-size wheel loader to its G-Tier range

John Deere has added the 444 mid-size model to its G-Tier wheel loader line-up, a 124-horsepower machine with an operating weight ranging 24,887 to 26,325 pounds and a bucket capacity of 2.5 to 2.75 yards. » Read More...

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New online marketplace launches for the construction materials industry

Bulk Exchange, a digital listing marketplace for bulk material and aggregates suppliers, contractors and estimators has launched. The platform features an industry-specific searchable database that provides a centralized marketplace for finding and listing materials, accessing list prices and submitting and responding to RFPs. » Read More...

 
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