‘We need to address the labour challenge:’ ORBA CEO tells conference
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Editor's Note 
 
The prime minister and premiers are in Saskatoon for a First Ministers Meeting. They are expected walk away with a list of nation-building infrastructure projects to move fast-track. We will have much more on that in this space in the coming weeks.
- Mike Lacey, Editor
 
NEWS 
 

'We need to address the labour challenge:' ORBA CEO on roadbuilding

To effectively replace retiring skilled trade workers and keep up with the demand necessary for infrastructure development, the Ontario government will need to recruit more than 100,000 workers by 2030, according to BuildForce Canada. The need to replace the current workforce and build more roads is not lost on Ontario Road Builders' Association’s (ORBA) chief executive officer, Walid Abou-Hamd.


Construction, mining and quarrying help fuel Canada’s GDP growth in March

Canada’s GDP increased by 0.1 per cent in March, driven in part by growth in the mining and quarrying sector, according to figures released by Statistics Canada on Friday, May 30. The mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector was the largest contributor to growth, expanding 2.2 per cent, Statistics Canada noted.


British Columbia’s Bailey Electronics building a new home

While many companies across North America grapple with the uncertainty around United States trade policies and a possible economic downturn, British Columbia-based Bailey Electronics is instead expanding. The company recently broke ground on a new facility in Victoria, B.C.


Sandvik introduces a autonomous drill rig for mining operations

Sandvik Mining has released an autonomous drill rig. The Automine Surface Fleet is a new feature that enables operators to manage more than 15 Sandvik surface i-series drill rigs from any connected site location.


 
 
FEATURE 
 
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2025 Mid-size Pickup Preview

Coming in different shapes and sizes, what truck is best for you? » Read More...
 
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Rethinking safety design: A look into Belt Conveyor Guarding

When the 2009 recession caused the Vandergeests to change business direction, they decided to take a leap of faith and start a rather niche company in an untouched market in Canada – safety guarding for material handling equipment. » Read More...
 
 
 
News 
 

Ontario introduces seventh Working for Workers Act

The Ontario government introduced the Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025, building on the previous six Working for Workers acts with a suite of 18 new proposed measures that, if passed, will protect Ontario workers and create a safer workplace, according to the provincial government. » Read More...

Caterpillar updates Cat hydraulic excavators

Caterpillar (Cat) released multiple updates for its Cat Hydraulic Excavator line as part of its annual product update (APU) program. Helping to improve machine efficiency and enabling operators to quickly get to work, the enhancements include Cat Grade technologies, a new User Interface (UI) for quick navigation, and an Advanced Payload option for Cat track excavators. » Read More...

 
PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT 
 
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Wirtgen releases the SP 33 for concrete paving

At the 2025 Bauma event, Wirtgen displayed the SP 33, its latest slipform paver for the production of monolithic concrete profiles. The machine can be used for paving in both offset and Crosspave modes. » Read More...

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Denso releases Densoband for joint sealing in road construction

Denso Inc., a corrosion prevention and sealing technologies company, releases Densoband, a hot asphalt bituminous sealing strip designed for sealing joints. Densoband is specifically designed to provide a durable and effective solution for sealing surfaces between asphalt, concrete and steel. Densoband is composed of a polymer-modified bitumen strip that enhances flexibility and durability, allowing it to accommodate movement caused by heavy traffic loads and thermal changes. » Read More...

 
EVENTS 
 

TACConf

October 5, 2025 | » Read More...

Canadian Concrete Expo

February 11, 2026 | 6900 Airport Road Mississauga, ON L4V 1E8 » Read More...