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.
BURNCO Recognized as a Premium Carrier
BURNCO Recognized as a Premium Carrier 22 MAR, 2018 News BURNCO Recognized as a Premium Carrier BURNCO is honored to have been accepted into British Columbia’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s Premium Carrier Program. The Premium Carrier Program enhances road safety by recognizing and rewarding those carriers who show an exceptional commitment to safety. The […]