Noront Resources, the leading mine developer in the James Bay mineral belt, selected the northeastern Ontario city to be the home of its $1-billion ferrochrome production facility. Noront has chosen the expansive port lands site on the Algoma Steel property for its ferrochrome production facility. It's huge news for the city, which... read more →

Crushing materials for use on job sites, namely road building projects, has become a more attractive venture in recent years with the evolution of mobile, track mounted crushers. High-powered operation, low fuel consumption and intuitive technology form the bedrock of innovation across all models. Both on- and off-site, contractors are taking... read more →

While the use of 3D printing to build whole structures in much of the civilian commercial construction industry has been limited to one-off specialty projects, the military has found practical applications. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Automated Construction of Expeditionary Structures (ACES) program is partially funded by the National Aeronautics... read more →

The winner in Category 1 Buildings was BDA Inc. for the Crow’s Theatre New Home. BDA was the constructor on the project and completed the fit out of a multi-purpose cultural and performance event facility located on the ground floor and first parking level of a new 12-storey condo in... read more →

It’s a new reality that’s impossible to overlook. Skilled operators are becoming tougher and tougher to find. While equipment manufacturers can’t exactly help Canadian contractors fill seats, they are making the equipment easier to run and the cabs more appealing. “It’s harder and harder to find operators and technicians,” says Sam... read more →

A British Columbia-based engineer says his 3D printer could soon be building homes in B.C. and around the world, claiming the machine can build a 2,700-square-foot home in 24 to 48 hours. Paul Tinari, a civil and mechanical engineer, told Burnaby Now that his approach to creating a concrete-pouring 3D printer... read more →

The aim of the five-year agreement is to “increase opportunities for all organizations to share expertise and resources in research, innovation and education initiatives,” according to a news release. “Our goal is to encourage economic growth within the forest sector so that we can create and protect jobs for the communities... read more →

Dull blades will roughly rip through grass, leaving behind raggedly torn tips on the ends of the individual grass blades. And that can cause the grass to turn brown and leave your lawn more susceptible to disease and pests. Sharp blades, on the other hand, cut grass quickly and cleanly,... read more →

JCB has added two liquid propane gas (LPG) models to its range of Teletruk forklifts. The TLT 25 LPG and TLT 30 LPG Teletruks are suited to indoor and emissions-sensitive applications. The Teletruk design also eliminates visibility obstructions created by forklift mast for improved onsite safety, the company says. The TLT... read more →