The federal government has called for industry input and recommendations on proposed prompt payment legislation. Recommendations will be used to inform legislation with regards to payment terms and an adjudication process for federal construction contracts.» Read More
The Progressive Contractors Association (PCA) has stated its support of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion after British Columbia proposed regulations to restrict shipments of oil sands crude by pipelines and rail cars.» Read More
Fairfax Financial has agreed to acquire certain assets and assume certain liabilities of Carillion Canada. Under the transaction, Fairfax will acquire the services business carried on by Carillion Canada and over 4,500 Carillion employees will move to Fairfax.» Read More
Caterpillar has introduced its first-ever Cat utility vehicles. The CUV82 and CUV102D feature a rugged steel cargo bed and offer 1,000-lb. (454-kg) total rear cargo capacity and 2,000-lb. (907-kg) towing capacity for a wide variety of applications.» Read More
Terex unveiled the Advance Charger FDC300 front discharge mixer, a first-in-its-class truck design for delivering ready mix concrete to jobsites in congested urban areas.» Read More