THE CONSTRUCTIONIST.
FEB
21
TECHNOLOGY USED DURING WINTER ROAD MAINTENANCE
Many people don’t realize just how much technology and strategy go into the process of clearing Ontario’s roads. Here are a few ways Ontario ensures snow and ice are removed quickly and efficiently in an environmentally responsible way.
FEB
15
CANADIAN CONCRETE EXPO
The inaugural Canadian Concrete Expo (CCE) took place on February 7th and 8th at the International Centre in Toronto. The industry-only show features over 250 exhibiting companies throughout 200,000 square feet of trade show floor.
FEB
15
COMMON MYTHS ABOUT SOIL AND COMPOST
Soil can be a complex product with many different elements and properties. There are a wide variety of uses and applications and from which people have various opinions. We’re here to try to dispel some common myths about soil and compost.
FEB
07
HOW ONTARIO’S HIGHWAYS ARE CLEARED
As drivers, we shouldn’t take Ontario’s ability to quickly clear and salt roads for granted. Salt trucks, snow plows, and liquid deicers have to work efficiently and effectively to ensure your commute isn’t hindered or dangerous. From the different types of quick clearing techniques to specific rock salt products, here’s how Ontario ensures highways and roads get back to safe driving conditions after a storm.
FEB
05
RECYCLING FACTS
Recycling is an important component of protecting the environment and helping our local communities. Recycling helps conserve resources and energy, preserves valuable landfill space and supports a healthy environment. At Draglam Waste & Recycling, we carefully sort all waste to maximize recycling efforts, significantly reducing the amount of waste going to landfills. Our current system allows us to efficiently recycle over 75% of the materials that come into the transfer stations.