SUGAR LAND--January 22, 2015--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--A major transmission project and an established mining industry are driving much of the $4.43 billion in project kickoffs in the Atlantic Canadian region in the first quarter of 2015. Almost all of the total--$4.35 billion--is attributed to three industries: Power, Metals & Minerals and Industrial Manufacturing.

Within this article: Details on key projects from major companies, such as Nalcor Energy, SNC-Lavalin Incorporated (TSX:SNC), Alderon Iron Ore Corporation (TSX:ADV), WorleyParsons, Melford International Terminal Incorporated and BergerABAM.