On-Site Magazine

New release introduces agentic AI and automated digital assistants designed to boost productivity, support field crews and help contractors counter workforce shortages. As contractors across the industry continue to feel the strain of labour shortages, cost pressure and increasingly complex workflows, a new release from global software provider IFS aims to directly address these challenges […]

Deal expands Astec’s asphalt-plant portfolio and supports broader infrastructure equipment capabilities that matter to contractors navigating large concrete and aggregate-intensive projects. Astec Industries recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire U.S.-based CWMF Corporation, marking a notable consolidation in the infrastructure equipment sector. CWMF, a long-standing manufacturer of portable and stationary

Digital integration, sustainability mandates and industrialized construction are reshaping the precast concrete sector, offering contractors expanding opportunities in concrete-intensive commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects. Contractors focused on concrete-intensive work can expect a decade of expanding opportunity as the global precast concrete construction market strengthens its growth trajectory through 2032. According to the recently released Precast

Finch West LRT milestone delivers major civil-construction achievement, showcasing infrastructure work and opening new opportunities for contractors across Canada’s transit-build sector. Canadian construction contractors with an eye on civil projects have a new landmark to celebrate as Aecon Group Inc. and the Mosaic Transit Group recently announced substantial completion of the Finch West Light Rail

New charitable foundation aims to expand mentorship, training and inclusion initiatives, offering construction contractors fresh opportunities to support workforce development across Canada. Canadian contractors facing ongoing skilled labour shortages have new reason to take notice as the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) officially launches the Canadian Apprenticeship Foundation – a national charitable organization designed to advance

The new National Infrastructure Assessment outlines urgent reforms needed in workforce development, procurement, supply chains and internal trade, signalling major implications for contractors delivering water, wastewater, transit and solid waste projects. The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) welcomed the release of the National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA), suggesting that it’s a long-overdue validation of what contractors have

Veteran military leader Steven Waddell joins PCL as Deputy National Director, strengthening the company’s strategy for defence infrastructure and federal projects across Canada. Steven Waddell, Deputy National Director, Defence and Federal Government Relations (CNW Group/PCL Construction) PCL Construction has appointed retired Rear Admiral, Steven Waddell, CMM, MSM, as Deputy National Director, Defence and Federal Government

Canada’s construction industry is embracing technology at a faster rate than ever – but the urgency is clear: labour shortages, project backlogs and national infrastructure demands are pushing firms to digitally transform, according to the 2025 KPMG-CCA digital maturity report. Image courtesy of KPMG. Canada’s construction industry, which averaged a 0.4% productivity gain per year

With decades of multimedia writing, editing and storytelling experience, Sean Tarry steps into the role of Editor of On-Site magazine and is poised to strengthen its voice for Canadian contractors and industry professionals. It was recently announced that Sean Tarry has been appointed the new Editor of On‑Site Magazine – a move that promises to

The equipment giant is transforming its Edmonton depot into a full-service, 135,000-square-foot distribution centre, cutting lead times, expanding inventory capacity and strengthening service for Canada’s mining, forestry and construction markets. Komatsu’s new full-service distribution centre set to open early 2026. Image courtesy of Komatsu. Komatsu is making a major move to support Canadian contractors, recently