Construction
Canadian bathtub maker Maax sold to American Bath Group
The two companies will operate independently for now: spokesman.
CITT says barriers must remain on dumped US drywall imports
US-made product has injured the Canadian industry; floor price with permanent variable duties established.
Fort McMurray rebuild after wildfire awaiting drywall trade ruling
Canadian International Trade Tribunal to rule on whether to make duties of up to 276% on US drywall imports permanent.
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Americans would be hurt by lumber duties: US home builders
Industry analysts expect preliminary duties next April of between 25% and 40%.
At least 67 killed in China scaffolding collapse at power plant
One worker was missing, as 500 rescue workers dig through the debris with their bare hands.
Last day for Quebec companies to join contract restitution program
Voluntary reimbursement program for firms that obtained contracts through chicanery.
Duties on drywall impact rebuilding after Alberta wildfires
Ottawa moves up review of dumping duties after complaints of high prices.
Prospect of US tariffs on softwood lumber loom
US trade ambassador to meet with Canadian lumber execs before deadline.
Marble and granite producer Polycor in Quebec purchases US rivals
Becomes North America’s largest with Swenson Granite Works and Rock of Ages deals.
Federal drywall tariff in Western Canada raises costs
Federal drywall tariff in Western Canada raises costs.
Caterpillar considers closing Belgian site, laying off 2,000
Looking at shifting production to France and other facilities outside Europe.
SNC-Lavalin scores $21.7M Mozambique graphite project
Will provide mechanical and piping construction services for the processing plant.
Panel reviews Ontario’s labour laws to help vulnerable workers
Interim report says work site inspections found violations up to 77% of the time.
Canada adds service jobs, loses factory positions in June
Goods-producing industries shed 46,200 positions.
Superior Plus selling construction products arm to California-based distributor
Deal is worth $420 million; will provide Superior with cash to reduce debt and simplify organizational structure.
