Welcome to this week’s edition of the News Round Up published by Construction Links Network. 

Top news stories include Statistics Canada reporting that August building permits were up in Canada, largely due to the residential sector in Ontario and Quebec. July building construction investment was up thanks to the residential sector. Also, an Ontario engineer is raising the alarm after his credentials were forged, he says, on documents for construction projects across southern Ontario. 

There are more news items below for your reading pleasure. 

Thanks for stopping by and have a successful week.

Best Regards,

Arnie Gess, President and Publisher Construction Links Network

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