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Industry News - November, 2021 - Page 2 of 11

  • Seaspan Shipyards Celebrates 10th Anniversary Of Building Ships In Canada

    Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) is proudly celebrating ten years of building ships for Canada under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS).

    Seaspan Shipyards Celebrates 10th Anniversary Of Building Ships In Canada


    In 2011, Seaspan was selected as Canada’s long-term strategic shipbuilding partner to construct large, non-combat vessels for the Canadian Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy.

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    Nov 29, 2021 - 3 years ago

  • Meet Volvo Prototype LX03: The Intelligent Future Of Construction

    This fully autonomous, battery-electric prototype by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is the first real-world example of a self-learning concept wheel loader with the brains to make decisions, perform tasks, and interact with humans. It is also the first time ever a LEGO Technic model has been turned into a real machine. While not commercially available, engineers expect that valuable insights from the LX03 will feed into applications for today and tomorrow.

    Meet Volvo Prototype LX03: The Intelligent Future Of Construction
    Meet Volvo prototype LX03.

     


    Inspired by a concept devised by Volvo CE and LEGO Technic engineers and designers, the Volvo LX03 is a remarkable milestone breaking new grounds in smart construction technology. It represents both the next stage in Volvo CE’s exploration into machine intelligence and its determination to decarbonize the construction industry.

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    Nov 25, 2021 - 3 years ago

  • New Centennial Road Overpass Open To Vancouver Port Traffic

    The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is celebrating the opening of the Centennial Road overpass on Vancouver’s south shore. The opening of the new overpass, part of the South Shore Access Project marks an important project milestone and significant improvement in the movement of goods to and from the Port of Vancouver to support Canada’s growth in trade. Construction began in the summer of 2019. 

    New Centennial Road Overpass Open To Vancouver Port Traffic

     


    In early June, the Centennial Road overpass opened to container truck traffic in both directions. Coinciding with the opening of the new overpass, additional changes to traffic patterns on port roads have also been implemented. The Heatley Avenue overpass will temporarily remain open to inbound passenger vehicle traffic only with valid port passes (passenger vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists), and closed to all outbound traffic until early August 2021. The Heatley Avenue overpass permanently closed for demolition as of August 1, 2021.  

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    Nov 25, 2021 - 3 years ago

  • CP Holiday Train’s Lights To Shine On Community Food Banks With Virtual Concert And Donations For 2021

    Canadian Pacific (CP) will host a virtual concert and donate to local food banks in communities across its network for the Holiday Train program's 23rd year. Though this year's Holiday Train will once again be virtual, the much-loved program will continue to serve as a beacon, highlighting the ongoing need for food banks and the critical work they do.

    CP Holiday Train’s Lights To Shine On Community Food Banks With Virtual Concert, Donations For 2021

    CP Holiday Train’s Lights To Shine On Community Food Banks With Virtual Concert, Donations For 2021

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    Nov 24, 2021 - 3 years ago

  • Preparing Your Excavator For The Colder Fall And Winter Months

    Expert Advice from Langley Excavator Parts
    Extremes in weather can be challenging for people as well as for heavy-duty hydraulic equipment like your Hitachi and John Deere excavators. You should start thinking about preparing your excavator for the colder fall and winter months. Your excavator needs special maintenance and care in order to keep performing properly and avoid unforeseen problems. 

    Preparing Your Excavator For The Colder Fall And Winter Months

     

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    Nov 24, 2021 - 3 years ago

  • WorkSafeBC Releases Safety Bulletin On Tower Cranes

    WorkSafeBC has released the bulletin, ‘Top climbing a tower crane: Ensuring safe assembly and dismantling.’ This bulletin provides an overview of the potential hazard of top climbing a tower crane, and discusses how to reduce the risk.

    WorkSafeBC Releases Safety Bulletin On Tower Cranes

     


    The bulletin notes that failure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions may result in a structural failure that puts lives and property at risk.

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    Nov 24, 2021 - 3 years ago

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