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Stantec snaps up engineering firm Morrison Hershfield as expansion plans gather steam
The deal marks Stantec's second hefty acquisition in two months, as the Edmonton-based firm launches a three-year strategic plan to increase net revenue by roughly 60 percent.
Building permit values drop 4% in November
While eight provinces reported gains in their respective residential sectors, those gains were offset by losses of more than $230 million in both of British Columbia and Quebec.
Canada adds just 100 jobs in December as unemployment rate holds steady at 5.8%
The result came as the number of full-time jobs fell by 23,500 in December, offset by a gain of 23,600 part-time jobs.
Bird, AtkinsRéalis joint venture selected for East Harbour Transit Hub
The companies will work with Merolinx under an alliance agreement to build the new interchange station that is part of Toronto’s broader transit-oriented community plan.
Two companies fined $400k in connection with 2020 London building collapse
Steel joint manufacturer iSpan Systems was fined $260,000 for its role in the incident. East Elgin Concrete Forming Ltd was fined $140,000.