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Performing Under PressureThe Case for Concrete
If you think there is nothing new about concrete, think again. A time-tested, proven mixture of portland cement, water, and fine or coarse aggregates such as sand or gravel, concrete as a building...
Rethinking ICFsThe Push for Greener, More Resilient Building Blocks
The insulated concrete form (ICF) market is one of North America’s most robust in construction. In Canada, Ontario’s extreme weather makes it the ICF construction capital, while the method’s wind...
Cementing the FutureSilvi Materials
Silvi Materials is on the move. Since May, this family-owned building materials supply firm has made a major corporate acquisition, opened new facilities, and set out an ambitious agenda for its...
Concord Commits to Putting Customers FirstConcord Concrete Pumps
Highly praised by contractors for providing stand-out reliability and real customer satisfaction, Concord Concrete Pumps’ products are valued for their wide range whether it’s the boom pumps’...
Beauty Built to Last: Creating Concrete LegaciesCoreslab Structures (OKLA) Inc.
Leading the precast concrete sector, Coreslab Structures (OKLA) Inc. is well-known for its innovative building methods, structural and architectural know-how, and dedication to environmentally...
The Global Leader in High Performance Formworkalkus®
When it comes to formwork, plywood has long been the standard. But in 2000, alkus® raised the bar with its polypropylene solutions that outlast and outperform the competition in terms of job...
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Ontario repeals Toronto green roof bylaw
The Ontario government has repealed a green roof bylaw in the City of Toronto that has been in place since 2009, a move that is drawing ire from city leaders and the opposition as the program is...
Daiken launches revolutionary new wood panel
A new sustainable wood panel has been designed by Daiken North America, a Huntsville, Ontario-based company that has partnered with Japanese firm Daiken to revolutionize forest manufacturing, an...