Construction
Calgary cement plant worker dies following accident
Lehigh Hanson Canada said in a statement the worker was struck by a concrete block.
Former SNC Lavalin executive wants fraud and bribery case thrown out over delays
Stephane Roy’s lawyers argued in Quebec court Wednesday that Crown prosecutors haven’t done enough to limit delays as the case approaches the 60-month mark.
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Trudeau denies report his office pressured attorney general to help SNC Lavalin [UPDATED]
Construction giant allegedly paid millions of dollars in bribes to get government business in Libya.
Foxconn factory jobs touted by Trump will not come to pass
Global market that existed when the $10 billion project was announced in 2017 has shifted.
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Two Canadian engineering giants are headed in starkly different directions
One is dialling back its expectations, the other growing by leaps and bounds.
Saudi Arabia showcases US$53B in deals at conference
The Kingdom wants to build new airports and sea ports, metro lines and railways.
Caterpillar stumbles; China’s slowing growth begins to show
The company is considered an economic bellwether.
Walmart Canada spending $175M to improve stores across the country
Retail chain seeks to improve integration between its e-commerce business and physical locations.
Forestry companies fall as US housing stats show slowing demand
Signs of potential slowing come after a strong run for the industry.
Canada’s economy surges in second quarter on higher exports: StatCan
Economy rocketed to an annualized pace of 2.9 per cent in the period from April 1 through June 30.
BC’s new rules for provincial infrastructure projects challenged in court
Contractors association says rules not fair to non-unionized workers.
Statistics Canada says retail sales fell 0.2 per cent to $50.7B in June
Economists had expected an increase of 0.1 per cent in June.
Italy collapse points to difficulties with aging bridges
Factors could include wear from weather, more traffic than the bridge was originally built to sustain.
Ford to spend $740M on Detroit redevelopment plans
Land development arm to seek $250 million in tax incentives to help offset the cost.
Aecon receives approval to rejoin Gordie Howe bridge consortium
Follows federal review of a now blocked takeover by a Chinese state-owned company.
