Building & Construction
February 17, 2026
Written by Stephanie Ritenbaugh
Howmet Aerospace expects more growth in its gas turbine business
The Pittsburgh-based specialty engineering company is the largest manufacturer of gas turbine blades in the world, though it still makes up a smaller percentage of its business. Commercial aerospace, defense and commercial transportation rank higher.
Investor focus last week remained on the ongoing correlation between US treasury yields and oil prices, especially now that 10-year rates have reached fresh highs.
Rio Tinto will exclusively market billet from RevoCast’s new British Columbia plant under a long-term agreement combining primary and recycled aluminum.
Can Art Aluminum Extrusion has purchased BRT Extrusions in Niles, adding five extrusion presses and finishing operations.
RevoCast has started secondary aluminum billet production in British Columbia, adding more than 80,000 tonnes of annual capacity to Western Canada.
Construction spending indicators show softer architecture billings and private construction spending despite strength in several large project categories.
