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News ArchivesYEAR2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 MONTH Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec HEADLINES Top aggregates are at war for number one Nov. 29, 2010 – The nation’s top aggregates are at war – not for materials, projects or construction time, but for the top spot on the best of the best list. BAA receives further recognition for audit scheme Nov. 29, 2010 – The British Aggregates Association (BAA) has been recognised for a significant health and safety initiative in the Construction Products Association (CPA) 2010 edition of Construction Products Innovation and Achievement (CPIA). Australian construction market to grow Nov. 24, 2010 – The Australian construction materials market recorded a CAGR of 3.94% during the review period, largely due to increased investment in the infrastructure and industrial construction markets, and subsequent demand for metal products and aggregates. CPP Board assumes first stake in HWY 407 Nov. 24, 2010 – Commuters on Ontario’s 407 Express Toll Highway will soon be investing in their pensions each time they travel the pay route after the Canada Pension Plan assumed its first stake in the road. Roadbuilding State of the Industry Nov. 24, 2010 – With 2010 fading quickly, concrete contractors and producers have to wonder what's in store for 2011. Ontario legislation calls for safety cameras Nov. 22, 2010 – Proposed provincial legislation that calls for safety cameras in construction work zones is not a revenue-generating ploy, says a safety advocate who lost her husband in a highway work zone tragedy. Lafarge's products to be presented in Dubai Nov. 22, 2010 – Lafarge, the world leader in building materials, is taking part for the first time in the annual 'Big 5' international building and construction show held in Dubai from Nov. 22-25. Alliance to assist with public-sector procurement Nov. 17, 2010 –Public-sector stakeholders looking to optimize their procurement processes can now turn to the pooled expertise of three leading Canadian authorities on the subject. CEMEX receives environmental awards Nov. 17, 2010, Houston – At a ceremony on Nov. 11, 2010, CEMEX USA was recognized by the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) with two of the Council's top national awards, including the William W. Howard C.E.O. Housing activity to moderate in 2011 Nov. 15, 2010, Ottawa – Housing starts are expected to continue to moderate in the last quarter of 2010. Overall, starts are forecast to stabilize at levels consistent with demographic fundamentals in 2011, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) fourth quarter Housing Market Outlook, Canada Edition.1 |
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