Top news this week includes the City of Winnipeg being ordered to refund $30M in impact fees to developers and builders. Also, Regina homebuilder Harmony Builders has been suspended by the Regina Homebuilders Association for unpaid debts to sub-contractors.

Links to these stories and more in this week’s edition. 

Thanks for reading and have a safe week.

Arnie Gess, Publisher and President Construction Links Network

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City of Winnipeg ordered to refund close to $30M in impact fees to developers and builders

BM Group acquires Vancouver Ready Mix and Fraserway Prekast

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Local residents forced to scramble after Guysborough County bridge collapse

CSDA releases new Best Practice for Operating in GPR Scanned Concrete Slabs

Montgomery Sisam Architects collaborates with The Region of Peel for the redevelopment of Peel Manor

Canadian housing starts increase in June

Concert Properties and HSBC Bank Canada ink first green loan in Canada

IAPMO’s Water Demand Calculator Version 2.0 available for download

Construction to begin this month on new Nova Scotia Community College on Sydney waterfront

Unusual granite culvert from 1800s is collapsing in New Brunswick

Regina homebuilder facing suspensions for unpaid debts to sub-contractors