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Crane count for major cities continues to rise
The most recent Crane Index by Rider Levett Bucknall reports the fourth consecutive 6-month period with an increase in the number of operating tower cranes in 13 major cities in the United States and Canada. RLB expects this trend to continue throughout the year and sees it as a gauge of the growth of the […]
August 6, 2019
Dealers
Cooper Equipment Rentals buys Modern Rentals
Cooper Equipment Rentals, based in Toronto, Canada, has acquired Modern Industrial Rentals, serving Southern Alberta. Modern Rentals started in 1978, serving industrial and construction equipment rental clients from branches in Calgary and Medicine Hat, Alberta. “Modern Rental’s experienced team of rental professionals, quality equipment fleet and strategically located branch facilities” gives Cooper Equipment an opportunity […]
January 19, 2018
Business
Chicago-based construction firm celebrating 120th year
The Walsh Group traces its beginnings back 120 years when Matthew Myles Walsh started a carpentry business out of his home in Chicago in 1898. Since then, the company has grown to more than 8,000 employees with 18 regional offices. It is a multi-billion-dollar business and ranked the 11th-largest construction firm in the United States, […]
January 18, 2018
Driver/operator coaching/training
Haver & Boecker teaches college students about the screening industry
For a second year, Haver & Boecker engineers gave 22 minerals students from the University of Toronto a firsthand look at the various aspects of vibrating screens and the screening process, which is essential for the production of construction aggregate. They capped off the experience with a plant tour to reinforce what the students had […]
July 13, 2017
Roadbuilding
H.R. Green’s Larry Stevens elected as 2014-2015 APWA president
The nearly 29,000 American Public Works Association (APWA) members elected Larry Stevens, P.E., PWLF, as its 2014-2015 president during the 2014 APWA International Public Works Congress and Exposition held in August in Toronto. Stevens, project director for Johnston, Iowa,-based HR Green Inc. will lead the organization as well as APWA’s 17-member board of directors.
August 28, 2014
Roadbuilding
Airline surprises passengers by granting Christmas wishes
You’ll want a box of tissues handy when you watch this video. WestJet passengers flying to Ontario recently got a nice surprise from the airline employees when they reached their destination. [youtube zIEIvi2MuEk nolink] Before boarding in Toronto, passengers told Santa what they wanted for Christmas, describing items ranging from “a big TV” to […]
December 12, 2013
Roadbuilding
10 Highways American Drivers Hate
Most drivers dislike something about driving, whether it’s a long commute, traffic congestion, seemingly unfair traffic lights, numerous potholes or a number of other aspects. Jalopnik readers have spoken up about highways they hate. The auto-focused website asked earlier this week, “What is the worst road in America?” From that question, Jalopnik compiled a list […]
September 26, 2013
Home
Bees on backhoe a buzzkill at Toronto construction site
Construction workers at Toronto’s Union Station experienced an odd disruption Wednesday when a colony of urban honey bees swarmed their jobsite, according to The Toronto Star. Thousands of bees swarmed the site, where a revitalization of the century-old Toronto subway station is underway, before settling on a backhoe. Toronto Transit Commission spokesman Brad Ross said […]
June 27, 2013
Business
Caterpillar to layoff 300 at mining facility in Illinois, close tunneling plant in Toronto
In the wake of a first quarter that saw profits tumble 45 percent, mostly due to low demand for mining equipment, Caterpillar continues to make moves to rectify the situation announcing layoffs in Illinois and a plant closing in Toronto. Neither of the moves will affect the company’s earthmoving business. After announcing a round of 500 […]
May 6, 2013
Business
Toronto leads North American high-rise construction
Toronto has the highest number of high-rises and skyscrapers under construction in North America, with its 147 such construction sites. That figure is more than twice as many as New York City, REM Online reported. The figures come from Emporis, a buildings database based in Germany. In October 2012, Toronto held 15 more high-rise building […]
December 13, 2012
Roadbuilding
Haulotte announces new Canadian dealer
Haulotte Group added All Canada Crane and Aerials as its newest service dealer in the Canadian market. All Canada Crane and Aerials will offer sales and service to the major portion of Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador. The dealer provides service of all Haulotte equipment and support of the scaffold initiative with the BilJax brand of products. All Canada Crane and […]
June 17, 2010
Construction Equipment
Haulotte announces new Canadian dealer
Haulotte Group added All Canada Crane and Aerials as its newest service dealer in the Canadian market. All Canada Crane and Aerials will offer sales and service to the major portion of Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador. The dealer provides service of all Haulotte equipment and support of the scaffold initiative with the BilJax brand of products. All Canada Crane and […]
June 14, 2010
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