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Brigade Electronics will be showcasing its latest concept system, Brigade Fusion, at CONEXPO-CO/AGG 2023 in Las Vegas between March 14th and 18th. Brigade Fusion uses sensor fusion technology to combine Brigade’s range of safety devices, including its 360-degree camera, radar obstacle detection and…

In an effort to expand project nominations to the American Concrete Institute’s prestigious Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards to a broader audience, the Institute has introduced a new self-nomination option to make it easier for companies and organizations to achieve recognition for their…

While concrete waterproofing is only one part of construction, it has remained significantly important to the lives of people for centuries. In fact, even as far back as 6,000 years ago, people in Syria were using bitumen to protect reed boats from…

Managers are frequently aware of the risks of associated with some popularized occupational exposures such as asbestos and radon, yet few think about diesel engine exhaust is one of the potent risk factors for developing cancer. It is a serious concern:…

Niagara Health and Infrastructure Ontario announced last week that EllisDon Infrastructure Healthcare (EDIH) has been awarded a fixed-price contract of approximately $3.6 billion to design, build, finance and maintain the new South Niagara Site. The contract reflects the payments made during…

The cost of a new home or cottage got you down? Maybe consider building one out of an old grain silo. That’s what one northern New Brunswick man did. And he loves it. “This was my dream, and I went for…

If you ask anyone in Ontario’s construction industry, they’ll tell you they have a big problem: too much work and not enough workers. Ontario’s government wants to build 1.5 million homes over the next decade, but says it will need 100,000 more…

A Calgary company’s efforts to decarbonize the cement industry is accelerating with a significant contribution from Sustainable Development and Technology Canada. The crown corporation recently announced a $2.6 million grant to ZS2 Technologies Ltd. to develop direct air capture technology, which permanently sequesters CO2 from…

As we approach the end of the winter season, we know that the weather becomes very unpredictable across the country. The freeze thaw cycles quicken making properties more vulnerable to damage risks. At the same time winter storms are still a…

Microban International is pleased to expand its portfolio of antimicrobial technologies with the introduction of MicroGuard™, a series of antifungal additives for PVC, PU, and EVA applications including foam. MicroGuard technology provides high antifungal efficacy and 24/7 built-in protection, preventing microbial…

Exactly 40 years ago, WILLY SCHEUERLE delivered the very first SPMT technology which has since revolutionized industrial production and heavy transport operations along with establishing itself as a global leader. Coinciding with its anniversary, TII SCHEUERLE, the TII Group ́s industry…

One of the nation’s leading manufacturers of heavy-duty, diesel-powered bypass and dewatering pumps is bringing some star power to its CONEXPO-CON/AGG booth this year. Thompson Pump and Manufacturing Company is teaming up with Fred Lewis, the CEO of Misfits Mining and star of…

Warranty Consulting Services, a company with more than 130 years of experience in providing equipment dealers with complete warranty collection and reporting solutions, has introduced its latest software program that provides updated insights to help create more reliable and profitable service…

The construction industry is known for its physically demanding and often dangerous work, which can take a toll on the mental and emotional well-being of workers. In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of mental health…

Less than a year after launch, Kenyan B2B construction tech startup Jumba has secured clients in major regions of the East African country, a tell-tale of the growth it has experienced over the last 10 months. Jumba, which enables construction material…