On Friday March 19th Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a new climate plan which will lead to the carbon tax jumping 33% from $50 per tonne in 2022 to $170 per tonne by 2030. This will see a $15 per year increase from 2022 to 2030 and will raise the cost of gasoline, natural gas […]
We’re incredibly excited to announce that Groupa Construction Ltd. will be joining North American Concrete Inc. to service our residential, commercial, civil sectors and clients in 2021. North American Concrete was previously in business for over thirty years bringing exceptional workmanship and experience to Ontario’s construction industry. We’ve since stepped forward to continue that legacy […]
2019 Load Restriction schedules have been released with some unfortunate news to the construction and transportation industry in general. Until June 30th, load restrictions are in place on roads in order for the thawing soil not to damage the pavement any further than normal wear and tear would. Pursuant to The Highway Traffic Act, the […]
You’ve gone over the quote, signed the contract and paid the deposit for your concrete project. For many, concrete work is not an everyday event and so, the proceedings of such a job are foreign in their nature. In today’s blog, we’re going to be taking a look at what the various steps used for […]
Interlocking, or interlocking pavers, can be used in virtually any application that would normally use concrete. They come in a variety of colours and connect together to form multiple geometric designs. While there are advantages to interlocking such as no cracked driveways, cheaper installation, and stones which can easily be relevelled and replaced, there are […]
Proper construction and the use of proper materials can go a long way when it comes to increasing the longevity of your project. This is why it is important to understand what the desired traits of a completed concrete project are. The general consensus on desirable traits are strength, durability and watertightness. The strength of […]
As the rain season continues to ravage Ontario, many may find themselves asking as to why their concrete jobs are being postponed. In fact, the rainfall being experienced now is the highest it has been in 60 years according to the Toronto Star. Searching on the internet, one may find sites claiming that concrete can […]
Trip and fall hazards can be a nightmare for commercial storefronts leading to unnecessary stress for the owner. Accidents can and will happen, though this does not mean that they aren’t preventable. In today’s blog, we will be examining some of the ways in which concrete repair work can help with that. Tree roots, natural […]
Potholes are a familiar sight all across Ontario, especially after winter. Their appearance after the cold months, snow plowing and salting, leads in turn to an endless cycle of seek out and repair or worst, road closures, complete demolition and replacement. With all the advances in human technology the question then stands as to why […]
As the warm season approaches, home owners may find themselves either in need of freshening up their existing concrete job around their pool, or adding one in to combat the hot summer days ahead. Though the choice may seem simple to some, there are still factors to consider when selecting the type of job that […]