Russell Hixson

🏗️ Editor of @ReadSiteNews covering Canadian construction.

📝 Got a story? email me: [email protected]

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SiteSummit 2026 is back with @EllisDon!

We’re ditching ballrooms for a "Summer School" theme at GB's waterfront campus

🏝️ Toronto Island takeover
⚽️ FIFA on the big screen
📚 A curriculum YOU design

Early Bird ends this week. Enrol now: https://t.co/KJTayqAduO

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50 years after its inception @icbabc boasts more than 4,500 member and client companies making it the largest construction association in Canada. We spoke with their team to find out why it has grown so much and lasted so long.

https://t.co/MIRazZ3cSu

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New Flash just dropped 👀 check it out!

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⚡️The SiteNews Flash has struck again!

Editor @RussellReports is here to break down construction’s biggest stories in lightning speed. This week he explores 🇨🇦’s high-speed rail dreams, Halifax’s record-breaking hospital work, and circular economy research on the West Coast.

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🏗️ @GlotmanSimpson isn’t just helping build iconic high-rises. They are also reinforcing communities with schools, hospitals, sports facilities and other institutional infrastructure.

Check out our piece to learn more about their approach:
https://t.co/mvefXVFUEQ

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Introducing Alto: Canada’s largest infrastructure project ever — connecting nearly 20 million Canadians between Quebec City and Toronto with 300km/hour high-speed rail.

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📽️ The @ReadSiteNews Flash is live!

If you like your construction news in video format, be sure to check out our new regular segment. This week we covered Trans Mountain economics, carbon material research and (of course) looming Trump tarrifs.

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🏗️ Why are construction giants like EllisDon and Chandos using Hoylu?

Our team got to the bottom of it in our latest story: https://t.co/miOlcyR9jU

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🤝 AI-powered concrete solutions, a pioneering real estate IPO, expansions throughout North America and more. It has been a busy few weeks for Canadian construction businesses. https://t.co/0g8hZv63ne

[Ledcor @LedcorGroup]

Jeff Watt, President of Ledcor Industries, joined industry leaders at the @icbabc's Construction Innovation Summit to discuss what it takes to navigate today’s construction landscape: https://t.co/xH98VOlU13

[BC Construction @thisisBCCA]

Do you work in Construction? Don’t miss this chance to share your experiences and challenges in the annual BC Construction Industry Survey.

Make sure your voice is heard – Complete this survey today!!
https://t.co/LwUDTAjlh8

#BCConstruction #bcpoli #BCElection2024

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@mammoetglobal 😮 Wow! What a beast!

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@LedcorGroup @ReadSiteNews @sitepartnersca @OnSiteMag Well done! 👏

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🎉 The 2024 Top 40 Under 40 in Canadian Construction winners are here!

Now in its 5th year, the awards program celebrates the brightest young leaders shaping the future of construction in Canada.

Check out the full list here: https://t.co/NVAWpbJ0NY

[BC Construction @thisisBCCA]

2,148 apprentices registered
$16.26M injected into BC's economy

What makes an apprenticeship program truly impactful?
BCCA's Apprenticeship Services program participants completed a satisfaction survey...
Check out the results > https://t.co/ACuXXVM41G

#BCConstruction #bcpoli

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🗓️ Forums, shows, symposiums and more. As 2024 begins to wrap up there is still lots to do. Check out the hottest events to attend in the coming months. https://t.co/YAgCaMZ9gK

[Canadian Construction Association @ConstructionCAN]

Here are some key impacts construction has on the Canadian economy:
🔹 The construction industry created an average of 31,000 jobs annually, directly creating 56,500 jobs in 2023.
🔸 Indirectly, construction economically contributes $33.6 billion to these sectors.
#Construction #

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🏗 Linde is investing over $2 billion to build and operate a large-scale clean hydrogen and atmospheric gases facility in Alberta, supporting Dow’s Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero Project.

https://t.co/UyQ0qBaqs8

[Frano Ćavar @franocavar]

I'm really excited to share that @CCAbuildsYYC's 80th year anniversary and our efforts to address the skilled labour shortage are featured in today's Calgary Herald! https://t.co/mf1ybZunjN
#SkilledTrades #Calgary #yyc #ableg #Construction

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The VRCA (@VanConstruction) and BCCA (@thisisBCCA ) just so happened to book @JohnRustad4BC on the same day as some bombshell political news. Thanks for the fascinating evening!

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My friend Reuben Forsland (@joiguitars) has been featured by @metmuseum for his incredible work with an extremely rare mahogany. If you enjoy high-end woodworking, give it a listen! https://t.co/eVsjZE9cje