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Commute times underscore infrastructure deficit
May 27, 2010 – In “Gridlock jeopardizes recovery,” today’s Vancouver Sun quotes a report which says that federal funding is needed to fix transit woes in Canada's largest urban centres.

Hewitt announces new Metso team leader

May 27, 2010 – Hewitt Equipment Ltd. is delighted to announce the appointment of Robert Vien to the leadership of their specialized Metso product group.

Cambridge keeps contentious paving contract

May 26, 2010 - An article in yesterday’s TheRecord.com demonstrates how the competitive bidding process can go awry.

New Ammann dealer for B.C., the Yukon

May 26, 2010, Burnaby, B.C. – Peter Price, Area Sales Manager for Ammann Canada, has announced that Parker Pacific Equipment is the newest addition to the growing network of Ammann distributors in the country.

Aecon wins $19 m contract to widen 407 ETR

May 21, 2010 - Aecon Group Inc. announced on Wednesday that its Construction and Materials division has been awarded a $19 million contract to widen nine kilometres of the median of Highway 407 in Markham, Ontario from Highway 404 to Markham Road.

Cities at risk from lack of infrastructure spending

May 19, 2010 – Yesterday, CNews quoted a new study which says the quality of life in Canada’s urban centres will depend on sustainable infrastructure, but experts fear that a lack of spending, especially on transportation, poses risks for cities.

St. Marys files appeal of order halting quarry
May 14, 2010 – St. Marys Cement has announced it is appealing the province's unprecedented order halting its attempts to build a limestone quarry in Flamborough, says a report in the Hamilton Spectator this week.

More good news from StatsCan

May 7, 2010 – Following yesterday's good news on building permits, Statistics Canada delivered more good news today, this time on employment.

Building permits jump in March

May 6, 2010 - Following four months of decline, the value of building permits increased 12.2% in March to $6.3 billion, Statistics Canada reported today. This was 38.9% higher than the level in March 2009. The increase came mainly from multi-family and industrial building permits.

PHOTO OF THE MONTH
Improve Efficiency New gear allows the crew at the Walker Aggregates' Severn Pines Quarry to improve efficiency. Click the image for a larger view.