NANTICOKE, Ont.—What was once the largest coal generating station in North America has exchanged its stacks for solar panels. Ontario Power Generation announced March 29 a new 44-megawatt solar facility has begun producing power at the site of the former…
HALIFAX—The Nova Scotia government says it will fund renovations of a ferry terminal in Bar Harbor, Maine, at an expected cost of $8.5-million. It will also provide another $13.8 million to the privately owned ferry service for its 2019-20 operations.…
A more versatile lance system for hydrodemolition robots was shown off by Aquajet at this year’s event. The Super Lance 3000 allows contractors to use a single lance for any pressure up to 43,500 psi (3,000 bar). The system is…
The steel truss cantilever bridge has carried traffic over the St. Lawrence River for more than 50 years
TARRYTOWN, N.Y.—A big chunk of the Tappan Zee Bridge went down in history — and the Hudson — Jan. 15 after a detonation that thrilled onlookers who played hooky from work and school to watch the spectacle. Despite a few…
The West Coast city has spent years digging a tunnel to replace an aging double-decker highway. The final drive to complete the project is expected to bring three weeks of mayhem
The Flexvolt 60V Max brushless 1-7/8 in. combination hammer (DCH733) from Dewalt features an E-Clutch system and Shocks Active Vibration Control technology. The hammer achieves 13.3 joules and 350 RPM. The new line of large SDS Max hammers also includes…
OTTAWA—The federal crown corporation that oversees four international Ontario bridges, including one in Cornwall, Ont., has awarded Bronte Construction a $5 million demolition contract. The funding from the Federal Bridge Corporation Ltd. will pay for the removal of three in-water…
The WS drum cutter series from Kinshoffer is designed for mining, tunneling, road construction and demolition. The cutters feature a pick angle and chisel arrangement. Four chisel tips are available to attach to the wear pick: standard, heavy-duty, wear-protected and…
Brokk has launched four new demolition machines. The models include: Brokk 170, Brokk 200, Brokk 300 and the diesel Brokk 520D. Weighing 3,527-lbs., the 170 delivers 299 ft.-lbs. of force and features a 24-kW electric powertrain. The 27.5-kW 200 model…
The Dartmouth General Hospital’s expansion and renovation, part of the QEII redevelopment project, continues to move forward. The third tender for construction services at the hospital was issued Dec. 20. This is for interior work for the new addition and…
McCloskey International has introduced a new line of compact impact crushers. Taking the original crusher line and transforming it into something even more flexible and productive, the new mobile crushers maximize the efficiency of any project site. Built to…
Pacific Blasting & Demolition Ltd. has been awarded a challenging demolition project at the Point Grey Private Hospital in Vancouver for the McIntosh Construction Group. This project includes the abatement of hazardous materials and complete demolition of the adjacent St.…
The BROKK280 features increased demolition power over its predecessor, includes the all-new BROKK SmartPower electrical system, and incorporates additional hardened parts for extra durability in tough environments. The improvements increase the reliability and versatility for Brokk customers working on…
This morning marked a momentous occasion as construction kicked off for Carré Saint-Laurent, a mixed-use development that will revitalize the intersection of Montreal’s two traditional main streets, Saint-Laurent and Sainte-Catherine. The new development is located at the heart of the…
The original Port Mann Bridge stood tall in British Columbia for nearly 50 years before officials decided to replace it with a wider bridge of the same name. Built in 1964, the bridge was four-lanes wide and, at the time…
Atlas Copco’s RTEX pneumatic breaker offers rental centers and contractors a cost effective and powerful solution for a variety of demolition projects. The RTEX requires just 37 cfm to operate, about 50 per cent less air energy than conventional breakers in the…
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World 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…
Genesis Attachments’ new razer demolition tool, GDT 190 and GDT 290, features a lighter-weight design, and are optimized to fit on standard 200 and 300 class excavators, respectively, as well as most high-reach demolition machines. A short, flat-top head with…
