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TARBA Calls for Shared‑Risk Contract Models as Fuel Costs Surge
Ongoing global uncertainty and supply chain pressures continue to drive significant volatility in the cost of key construction inputs. Fuel, steel, asphalt cement, and other
New TV Ad Highlights How Recycled Materials Can Slash Emissions, Save Money
Recycled materials offer cost savings and environmental benefits without compromising quality https://youtu.be/7SqmbDJUly8 Toronto, Ontario — The Toronto and Area Road Builders Association (TARBA) is launching
New Report Finds GTA Would Unlock Nearly $1 Billion in Savings Through Uniform Road Paving Standards
New Report Finds GTA Would Unlock Nearly $1 Billion in Savings Through Uniform Road Paving Standards New analysis shows standardizing asphalt mix specifications across the
TARBA Advocacy Leads to Faster Approvals and Clearer Rules for Oversize/Overweight Permits
Metrolinx In January 2025, contractors received notice that all applications for single trip oversize/overweight load permits submitted to the City of Toronto must now include the
OPSS Standardization
Ontario’s 444 municipalities build roads in just as many different ways — leading to inefficiencies, design and construction delays, and higher costs. The solution is simple: standardize through the OPSS.MUNI.
CAA Joins Growing Industry Coalition Advocating for Increased Use of Recycled Crushed Aggregates in Ontario Infrastructure Projects
TORONTO, Aug. 12, 2025 /CNW/ – The push for using recycled asphalt and concrete is gaining momentum as the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) joins nine other influential
Civil Construction Industry Welcomes Provincial Commitment to Standardize Municipal Construction Practices
Toronto, ON—The civil infrastructure construction associations welcomed the Ontario government’s announcement that consultations will be launched with municipalities and industry to harmonize road building standards
Sustainability in Action: Using Recycled Crushed Aggregates in Linear Infrastructure
On May 8, industry professionals joined an in-depth webinar focused on the use of Recycled Crushed Aggregates (RCA) in Ontario’s linear infrastructure projects. The session
Recycled Crushed Aggregates for roads | Rogers tv
Recycled Crushed Aggregate is exactly what it sounds like: reclaimed asphalt and concrete from roads, sidewalks, bike lanes, and structures, processed and reused for new
Using Recycled Crushed Aggregates: Case Study of York Region’s VivaNext Project
Recycled Crushed Aggregate (RCA) is asphalt pavement and/or concrete reclaimed from old roads and structures. This material undergoes rigorous quality control processes, ensuring it meets
Standardized Municipal Construction Practices will Safeguard Critical Infrastructure Projects Amid Tariff Cost Increases
Toronto, ON—Amid rising construction costs caused by Trump’s tariffs, three associations representing municipal builders are calling for standardized road-building specifications and procurement practices at the
Construction Act 5 Year Review Final Report and Recommendations
In conjunction with the Government of Ontario’s Fall Economic Statement, the province has published its Final Report on the 2024 Construction Act Review. This review took