Hilti awarded grant for robotic drilling arm
Hilti's new grant will support their robotic drilling arm in enhancing construction efficiency and safety when drilling holes.
Construction
Ontario’s $73M boost to accelerate Gardiner Expressway construction
Ontario’s $73M investment speeds up Gardiner Expressway construction, moving the completion date to 2026 and reducing Toronto’s traffic congestion.
CASE introduces revolutionary 580EV electric backhoe loader
Powered by a 400-volt battery, the CASE 580EV electric backhoe loader offers zero emissions, reduced operational costs, and up to 8 hours of runtime.
New Holland releases new E70D midi excavator
This customizable New Holland E70D offers 60 hp of digging force and 13’ of dig depth to deliver maximum performance and agility.
Turner Construction breaks ground on $175 million Denver Broncos HQ expansion
The new state-of-the-art Broncos training facility will feature over 205,000 square feet across three floors and is expected to be 30% larger.
Construction backlog decreases in August
Construction backlog fell to 7.8 months in August, down from 8.9 in July, with contractors citing reduced project demand and supply chain issues.
Ontario to build training center for 50,000 new workers
The new $26 million training center at LiUNA 183’s skilled trades training campus in Vaughan will support over one million workers across Ontario.
How to protect workers from chemical and toxic substance exposure in the workplace
Some occupations require employees to work with toxic and chemical substances. Protect workers by eliminating or substituting them and wearing PPE.
O&G Industries and Tutor Perini $1.3B contract for Connecticut River Bridge Replacement project is underway
The new bridge, estimated to be completed in 2031, will feature modern track, power, and safety infrastructure and a 55% increase in max operating speeds.
Cybersecurity in construction is a growing issue
With $2.26 trillion in construction work yearly in the U.S. and Canada, hackers are increasingly and successfully targeting construction firms.
PARIC and Barton Malow team up for Boeing expansion in St. Louis
PARIC and Barton Malow have partnered to expand Boeing's facilities in St. Louis, boosting local employment and economic activity.
The biggest commercial construction projects breaking ground in July 2024
July 2024’s largest commercial projects are reshaping future infrastructure, including a $4.1B Novo Nordisk plant and a $1.5B offshore wind farm.
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