The governments of Canada and Ontario recognize the different ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected smaller communities across the province. While moving toward recovery, investments in infrastructure in rural and northern Ontario are vital to successful, sustainable communities and their economies, officials said.
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CG/LA Infrastructure Identifies Critical Infrastructure Projects
CG/LA Infrastructure announced the formal launch of its Blueprint 2025 Project Stimulus Map, an interactive digital platform that identifies more than 550 infrastructure projects with the potential to revive the U.S. economy through strategic investments.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim Adopts New Environmental Product Declarations
LafargeHolcim in the United States announced a new program to bring greater transparency to its carbon footprint through the use of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). These declarations, much like nutritional labels, detail the environmental impact of building materials. National cement and concrete associations have developed EPD ratings on a regional or nation-wide level that have been used by the industry…
Read MoreStudy: Heavy Civil Contractors Optimistic About Business Conditions
Heavy civil construction is deemed essential to our economy and has continued in many jurisdictions throughout the economic shutdown. However, data from The Civil Quarterly (TCQ), a new publication from Dodge Data & Analytics, reveals contractors in this sector are facing supply chain issues and other challenges in keeping job sites going.
Read MoreMetso Outotec Begins Operations
The boards of directors of Metso Corp. and Outotec Oyj completed the combination of Metso’s Minerals business and Outotec through a partial demerger of Metso in accordance with the demerger plan and combination agreement signed on July 4, 2019. Metso Outotec, a new company with leadership in sustainable minerals, and metals processing and recycling technologies, has now begun operations. Headquartered in…
Read MoreDodge Momentum Index Loses Ground in June
The Dodge Momentum Index dropped 6.6% in June to 121.5 (2000=100) from the revised May reading of 130.1. The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics, is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year. The institutional component of the Momentum…
Read MoreLiuGong NA Adds Atlantic Industrial Equipment to Dealer Network
Atlantic Industrial Equipment LG is the newest member in the LiuGong North America family of dealers. Established in late 2019, Atlantic Industrial Equipment will offer the complete LiuGong NA product line – wheel loaders, excavators, mini excavators, Dressta dozers, skid steers and 31 models of Class 1, 3, 4 and 5 industrial forklifts. The new dealership is partnering with Nova Truck…
Read MoreRockin’ Down the Highway
New Tool Highlights Benefits of Federal Highway Investment. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreCOVID-19: Injury and Illness Reporting Requirements and Other Impacts
The Pandemic Has Changed All Workplaces Around the United States. By Donna Pryor
Read MoreThe Paradox of Order
Whether We Like It or Not, Those of Us in Leadership Positions Are Keepers of the Business Culture. By Thomas J. Roach
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