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Construction Materials
Industry-changing crusher for minerals processing
April 11, 2017 On-Site MagazineThe Metso MX crusher is based on patented Multi-Action crushing technology, which combines the piston and rotating bowl into a single crusher. The new machine provides a giant leap in profitability by cutting operational costs by 10 per cent…
Editorial: Take care of your tools, big and small
March 16, 2017 by Corinne LyndsIt’s difficult to put an exact number on the total cost of theft to construction companies in Canada, but according to a report from Zurich Canada, it’s safe to say the amount exceeds $46 million per year in insurance claims…
Lafarge completes modernization, reduces environmental footprint
September 12, 2016 On-Site MagazineToday, Lafarge Canada Inc. in Exshaw, Alberta, announced the completion of major modernization and environmental upgrades. Physical construction began in 2013, with more than 600 contracted employees on site at construction peak in addition to 160 permanent employees. The team…
How to prep your wheel loaders for winter
August 31, 2016 Nate HendleyIf you want to use your wheel loaders in winter for removing snow or anything else, you need to ensure your machines can handle cold-weather conditions. An obvious way to protect your equipment in wintertime is to park it in…
Komatsu introduces D85EXi/PXi-18 intelligent crawler dozer
August 29, 2016 On-Site MagazineKomatsu America Corp.’s 264HP D85EXi/PXi-18 crawler dozer is the smart choice for any machine owner looking for intelligence and efficiency beyond what is typically available in machine control systems. Eliminating the need to install and remove blade-mounted sensors each day…
Former Bird Construction CEO establishes $1.2-million endowment fund at Centennial College
April 19, 2016 On-Site MagazineTORONTO — Former Bird Construction CEO and president Paul Charette and his wife Gerri have made a record donation to Centennial College to help establish a $1.2-million endowment to fund new scholarships in the college’s School of Engineering Technology and…
Video: Excavator operator rescues baby deer
April 1, 2016 by Patrick McConnellSometimes the best acts of kindness happen when no one is there to see them. Fortunately, when this excavator operator rescued a deer fawn that was trapped in a mud bog, there was someone there to capture it on video…
Construction product manufacturer Canam receives $50M loan
April 1, 2016 On-Site MagazineFonds de solidarité FTQ to support the St-Georges-based company’s growth
$3.5B Massey Tunnel replacement project gets support
March 30, 2016 On-Site MagazineThere is strong public support to replace the Massey Tunnel with a $3.5 billion, 10-lane bridge, according a recently released report on the public consultation process done by the Government of British Columbia. The report confirms residents are in favour of capacity improvements…
US cement consumption to rise 3.4% this year
March 30, 2016 On-Site MagazinePCA downgrades its forecast
Schwing Concrete Pump
March 29, 2016 On-Site MagazineThe Schwing SP 500 stationary concrete pump is now equipped with a Tier IV compliant Caterpillar diesel engine. The CAT® C3.4B diesel is rated at 74.5 hp while providing durability and fuel efficiency. The SP 500 is a versatile machine…
The 3 Rs of aggregate recycling
March 18, 2016 by Corinne LyndsEfforts to launch a certification program for aggregate recycling facilities in Ontario stalled last month when partner associations and producers raised concerns at the 11th hour. Aggregate Recycling Ontario (ARO) has spent the last year and a half implementing a…
New National Energy Code for buildings
March 15, 2016 On-Site MagazineNew buildings in Canada will become more energy efficient with the introduction of some 90 changes to the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2015. “As Canada’s go-to research and technology organization, the National Research Council is providing Canadians…
First LEED Gold hospital in Quebec
March 15, 2016 On-Site MagazineMcGill University Health Centre’s Glen site certified by green building council
UBC builds 18-storey wood construction student residence
March 9, 2016 On-Site MagazineWorld’s tallest wood structure ever built
Three teams shortlisted for CAMH redevelopment
February 25, 2016 On-Site MagazineVideo: How CAMH will be transformed
CRH Canada’s Dufferin Aggregates Acton Quarry certified as socially, environmentally responsible
February 23, 2016 On-Site MagazineThe Cornerstone Standard’s Council (CSC) has officially recognized CRH Canada’s Dufferin Aggregates Acton Quarry as the first quarry in the world to receive certification as a supplier of responsibly sourced stone, sand and gravel. “CRH Canada and Dufferin Aggregates are…
PCL raises the roof on BMO Field
February 22, 2016 On-Site MagazineVIDEO: South roof canopy lifted into place by two crawler cranes
World of Concrete hits 7 year high
February 17, 2016 On-Site MagazineWorld of Concrete 2016, which took place in Las Vegas from February 1 to 5, exceeded expectations across the board. This signature event for the concrete industry drew 60,110 registered professionals, up from 55,779 in 2015, and featured more than…
Cement production up 10% year-over-year
February 16, 2016 On-Site MagazineCement manufacturers produced 0.82 million tonnes of cement products in December, down 26.1% from November, according to the most recent numbers from Statistics Canada. However the year-over-year numbers for December are up 10.3% over 2014. Shipments of domestic cement decreased 27.1% from November to 0.79 million…