Industry
Construction
Aecon receives approval to rejoin Gordie Howe bridge consortium
Follows federal review of a now blocked takeover by a Chinese state-owned company.
Feds to launch talks on safeguards to keep steel from flooding into Canada
Consultation period on safeguards will last for 15 days, decision will follow in a few weeks.
Alberta going to court, accused of breaking trade rules on $482M road contract
Involves a deal with Emcon Services to plow snow from and maintain 43% of Alberta’s highways.
Canada’s wholesale sales rise 1.2% in May: Statistics Canada
Construction materials show strength, automotive and supplies fall.
Alberta and roadbuilders feud over $500M deal involving BC firm
Association says such a contract would violate interprovincial free trade rules and lead to court action.
Aecon joint venture wins Enbridge Line 3 replacement contract
Includes 92.2 km of pipeline in Brandon area and 96.5 km near Morden, Man.
Groundbreaking ceremony held for new Gordie Howe international bridge
Canadian-financed span over the Detroit River to provide direct connections to existing highway networks in Windsor and Detroit.
Trans Mountain outlines construction plans for Alberta, BC
Work will include development of the Westridge Marine Terminal tunnel portal at Burnaby Mountain.
Canada launches second drywall dumping complaint investigation in two years
US manufacturers accused of dumping 54-inch gypsum boards, distorting the Western Canada market.
Statistics Canada says trade deficit narrowed to $1.9B in April
Canadian exporters in for a rough ride, says TD.
Canada blocks Aecon takeover by Chinese state owned firm
National security cited following a full review under the Investment Canada Act.
Developer pushes back construction of Nova Scotia rocket launch site
$200-million project could eventually see as many as 12 satellites blast into orbit per year.
Aecon reports loss of $19.2M, takeover deal still unresolved
Booked $910 million in new contract awards in the quarter ending March 31.
Construction robots weld, bolt, lift to beat worker shortage
If they work successfully, the robot will help reduce safety risks and long hours for construction workers.
Savings review for Gordie Howe bridge ordered over cost concerns
Federal spending projections account for some $4.8 billion in costs.
[UPDATE] Aecon security review extends deadline to complete CCCI deal
Was to wrap last week after 45 days, Bains won’t say if the review is extended, or what’s being examined.
Building success by engaging employees
AGNORA focuses on employee well-being to eliminate traditional problems related to absenteeism and skills shortages.
On-site safety is no accident
Many workplace injuries can be prevented or minimized with the proper safety-approved workwear and PPE.
Behlen’s building bot
3D automation boosts capacity.
Think diversification
Exporting critical to expanding Canadian manufacturing.
Export eligible?
CanExport helps SMEs navigate global markets.
Exporting power
Cogent leads with a lean and a customer focus.
CONNECTED+
CONNECTED + is the premier event in Toronto where…
Skyjack gives Brazil’s Olympics a lift
Its scissor lifts are handling key installation jobs at one of the country’s largest aviation hubs.
CAPiTA launches its Mothership
Snowboard manufacturer builds an emission-free plant
Putting power into conservation
Four steps to triple bottom line savings.
Profitable process improvement
Refining Prinoth’s operations pays off globally.
Asian toe-hold
Pros and cons of the South Korea deal.
