Community
BURNCO "In the Community" provides insights into who we are and how we participate in our communities.
We live and work in the communities we serve.
Our kids play in parks we reclaim, our families go into public buildings and our friends drive on the roads and bridges we help build.
More than just our news, we recognize that we are all connected.
our impact
BURNCO is continuing our legacy and commitment to challenging food insecurity through ongoing donations to food banks in the communities where we live. Our donations come at a moment when the need for food assistance remains high from continued pandemic and economic impacts.
Safety is a core value at BURNCO and we strongly support our local food banks to so they can deliver hunger initiatives and community meals programs that provide nutritious meals to vulnerable populations.
BURNCO in our communities
BURNCO Stampede Event
BURNCO Stampede Event
BURNCO Stampede Event
Wildlife Monitoring at Clearwater Quarry
Bat boxes installed on McNab area to encourage wildlife
Calgary Tower - 1967
BUZZCO beekeeping
In the Community 2016
All proceeds of BUZZCO honey are donated to local charities
Food drive for military veterans and their families
59th Cochrane Lions Labour Day Rodeo 2025
Featured News
Carbon Upcycling Raises $26 Million to Scale Low-Carbon Construction Tech
Carbon Upcycling Raises $26 Million to Scale Low-Carbon Construction Tech
Calgary-based Carbon Upcycling has secured $26.6 million in fresh funding to accelerate the deployment of its carbon capture and utilization technology, marking a major milestone in the company’s bid to decarbonize the construction industry.
Calgary-based BURNCO acquires large Fort McMurray limestone quarry
One of Western Canada’s largest limestone quarries is now owned by Calgary-based BURNCO Rock Products Ltd. after the company announced Thursday that it had acquired a Calgary-based company owned by a New York-based private equity firm.
Carbon Upcycling Working with BURNCO to Install Low-Carbon Concrete in Calgary
Calgary’s Carbon Upcycling has announced its initial 2024 delivery of 200 tonnes of CO2-enhanced fly ash to BURNCO Rock Products as part of a ground-breaking initiative to deploy low-carbon concrete in the City of Calgary.
Cement Shortage Affecting Construction Industry
The pandemic led to an increase in construction and home renovations, but shortages of cement are putting a new strain on the industry.
Federal Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry brings carbon reduction plan to Saskatoon
Concrete is the most used building material on the planet and accounts for seven per cent of global CO2 emissions and 1.5 per cent of Canada’s.
BURNCO TEXAS LLC’S KRUGERVILLE PLANT ACHIEVES TACA STAR GOLD DESIGNATION FOR 2018‐19
BURNCO TEXAS LLC’S KRUGERVILLE PLANT ACHIEVES TACA STAR GOLD DESIGNATION FOR 2018‐19 21 DEC, 2022 Blog 3 min read STAR program was developed through TACA’s Emerging Leaders Academy BURNCO Texas LLC’s Krugerville Concrete Plant achieved certification under TACA’s STAR program at the gold level for 2018‐19. This represents the highest level of certification possible under […]
BURNCO Proudly Receives the Award of Excellence for Our Efforts In The Reclamation of Cochrane Gravel Pit
It is common knowledge that different types of concrete has different use-cases, but then how do
Construction Materials Veteran Tom Zais Takes Charge as The New CEO at BURNCO
With our leadership undergoing some significant changes, a veteran in the aggregate industry with over 25+ years of expertise, Tom Zais joins hands..
Shoreline’s Grand Opening This October
At BURNCO, we value our environment and we are incessantly working towards becoming a carbon-neutral company. Learn about our sustainability initiatives at our latest Shoreline Quarry.
The Calgary Tower Celebrates 50 Years!
On May 15th, 1967, BURNCO started a 24-day continual pour of concrete to build the iconic Calgary Tower, a project developed to celebrate Canada’s centennial.
Featured Blog
Featured Press Release
BURNCO Announces Strategic Transaction with Heidelberg Materials in Edmonton Market
BURNCO Announces Strategic Transaction with Heidelberg Materials in Edmonton Market
BURNCO Rock Products Ltd., (“BURNCO”), a fifth-generation Canadian Private construction materials company, today announced it has entered a binding agreement to sell its Edmonton-area assets to Heidelberg Materials North America.
BURNCO Rock Products Acquires Hammerstone Quarry in Northern Alberta to Expand Business Offering and Geographic Footprint
BURNCO Rock Products Acquires Hammerstone Quarry in Northern Alberta to Expand Business Offering and Geographic Footprint 9 MAY, 2024 Press Release 3 min read BURNCO is expanding in Alberta We’re acquiring the Hammerstone limestone quarry and vast mineral leases that serve Fort McMurray and provide essential services to customers in the region. This transaction advances […]
BURNCO Rock Products Acquires Action Ready Mix to Strengthen Position in Colorado Construction Market
BURNCO Rock Products Ltd. ("BURNCO" or "the Company") today announced it has closed the asset acquisition of Action Ready Mix, LLC ("Action Ready Mix").
