Construction
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.
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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.
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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.
