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Everybody knows that the best safety innovations first  appear on high-end luxury cars. Eventually, they begin to filter down to regular and entry-level models. And what typically comes last? Pickup trucks.It probably didn't seem that...
By Bill Roebuck

thumb A tale of two bridges
Understanding how bridges come into existence in Canada requires a perspective embracing both the technical and political dimensions of infrastructure development. This is the story of two structures that have generated enormous debate about...
By David Godkin

thumb 2012 CONSTRUCTION FORECAST
It has been an ominous year for the economy. Natural disasters occurred around the world, including destructive flooding in Manitoba and widespread forest fires in Alberta. Global economic stability wobbled, with revolution in the Middle East,...
By Jim Barnes

thumb Shamelessly optimistic
As I wrap up my second full year in  the driver's seat here at On-Site, I can't help but feel fortunate for all the great experiences I've had, and all the truly inspiring people that I have met along the way.
By Corinne Lynds

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January 27, 2012

thumb Canadian contractor wins Case Triple Threat Rodeo
Case Construction Equipment crowned the champion of its Triple Threat Rodeo series, following an exciting day-long competition among 59 of the United States and Canada's most talented equipment operators at the 2012 World of Concrete show in...
Jan 25, 2012 6:05PM

thumb New group encourages use of recycled aggregates
Increased use of recycled aggregates is the focus of a new Ontario-based group. Aggregate Recycling Ontario (ARO) recently launched its campaign in an effort to remove large amounts of concrete and asphalt from demolition sites and road...
Jan 24, 2012 4:47PM

thumb SNC-Lavalin Nuclear awarded $48M contract for venting systems in Romania
Montreal-based SNC-Lavalin announced today that it has been awarded a $48 million contract with Societatea Nationala "Nuclearelectrica" (SNN) for the installation of reactor containment filtered venting systems (CFVS) at the Cernavoda Nuclear...
Jan 24, 2012 3:54PM

thumb Non-residential building construction down 0.6 per cent in 4Q 2011
Investment in non-residential building construction decreased 0.6 per cent, to $11 billon, in the fourth quarter of 2011.
Jan 20, 2012 3:54PM

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SPECIAL REPORTS

World of Concrete Preview: What happens in Vegas, could improve your business

World of Concrete 2012 will be returning to the Las Vegas Convention Centre, January 24 to 27, 2012-and for us Canadians, who will no doubt be up to our eyeballs in snow by that point-it won't be a moment too soon!Well-known as the only annual...

Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence opens in Ottawa
The Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence (ACCE) is ready to build a brighter future for Canada's skilled trades workers.

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