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Paul Benavidez was named “Truck Driver of the Year” which acknowledges his significant contribution as a professional truck driver to the growth and success of individual companies in the concrete, aggregates and cement industry. This award is judged on the employee’s career achievement, safety record, professionalism, competence, and customer service skills in a manner that…

As we continue to celebrate Canada Day and its unique relationship with the 50th anniversary of the iconic Calgary Tower, we thought you may want to view a piece Global News presented last week featuring a group of the original construction crew. Most of the crew, now in their 80’s, gathered with dignitaries and city…

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. The Slip-form technique used was a relatively new concept at the time, holding the record for pouring 39 vertical feet of concrete over a 24-hour period resulting in the tall,…

BURNCO Landscape Centres Inc. has acquired the assets and business of Canar Rock Products in both Red Deer and Edmonton. Canar has been providing landscape supplies to the Edmonton market for 30+ years, and then expanded into Red Deer around 10 years ago. Morgan Martel, Vice President of BURNCO Landscape Centres Inc. said “BURNCO is…