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Construction Materials
Boehmers uses captured CO2 to make stronger concrete blocks
September 7, 2017 Nate HendleyBoehmers is a concrete block producer in Cambridge, Ont. with a new, carbon-dioxide (CO2) infused product said to be great for the environment and superior to traditional concrete blocks. The company has been selling the Carboclave block, as the product…
VIDEO: Why is sand in short supply?
September 7, 2017 The EconomistAccording to The Economist, the world uses 40 billion tonnes of sand each year to build cities and towns, but global reserves are running low. Here’s why:
Research group from Austria breaks rock with microwaves
August 21, 2017 scilogIn a project funded by the Austrian Science Fund FWF, a research group from Leoben investigated how excavation methods for hard rock could be improved by using microwave irradiation so as to make classical mechanical excavation easier and save energy.…
Adera’s Virtuoso celebrates milestone at UBC’s Wesbrook Village
May 24, 2017 On-Site MagazineVANCOUVER – Adera just celebrated the installation of its final mass timber panel at its Virtuoso project in UBC’s Wesbrook Village. The development is the first market condominium project built using mass timber in the form of CrossLam Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) panels…
Canadian Steel construction industry applauds Senate passage of Bill S-224, the Canada Prompt Payment Act
May 8, 2017 CNW GroupMARKHAM, ON – The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) applauds and thanks all Senators for their leadership in passing Bill S-224 after third reading in the Senate on May 4. “The passage of Bill S-224 in the Senate marks…
Soil from Ontario construction projects would fill 16 Rogers Centres
May 3, 2017 Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of OntarioVAUGHAN, ON – Ontario’s robust construction activity generated enough excess soil in one year to fill 16 Rogers Centres in Toronto, according to a report released by the Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO). In the “2017 Update: Quantification…
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