Construction on the $2.1-billion Gordie Howe International Bridge, which will run between Detroit and Windsor,
Ontario, could begin as early as next year.
KBR Inc., Houston, on May 23 said it would acquire Wyle Inc., an El Segundo, Calif.-based provider of specialized engineering and professional services, mostly to the U.S. government.
With concern about global warming prompting 177 countries to sign the December 2015 Paris Agreement to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, the removal of carbon dioxide from power-plant flue gas is becoming an urgent priority.
Equipment manufacturer Terex Corp. announced May 16 that it is ending its plan to merge with Konecranes, and will instead sell its material-handling and port solutions [MHPS] unit to the Finnish-based company for $1.3 billion.