Stantec remains the better choice

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These two engineering firms continue to win new public works contracts. However, we prefer Stantec for your new buying as SNC’s shares will likely stay in a narrow range while it winds down its less-profitable legacy projects. STANTEC INC. $71 is a buy. The stock (Toronto symbol STN; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 110.8 million; Market cap: $7.9 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.5; Dividend yield: 1.0%; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk; www.stantec.com) offers you exposure to this leading seller of consulting, project-delivery, design and technology services. Stantec’s clients operate in a variety of industries, including oil and gas, transportation and construction. Stantec’s strong reputation continues to help it win new contracts. For example, the California High-Speed Rail Authority has selected the company to design an extension of the rail system from Merced to Madera, a key section between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The project involves re-routing utility infrastructure and planning the construction of 40 new structures. The company will receive $41 million U.S….