Statistics // Highlights from ‘Provincial GDP by Industry’ for 2021, Released May 2
Statistics Canada released preliminary estimates of real GDP by industry for the provinces and territories in 2021.
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Entries by Alison Clack
CANSnet Preview // NS22-0654 – RFC – Springhill Elementary School PP to 6 Phase 2: Building and Site Completion
Visit CANSnet and search our Project Number NS22-0654 for more information about the offer to perform Phase 2 of construction on the Springhill Elementary School, located at 50 Princess Street in Springhill, Nova Scotia.
Notice // CANS Emerging Leaders Speaker Series Postponed
Timing is everything in construction. We heard your feedback and understand you’re inundated with the busy season ahead. With this in mind, we have made the decision to postpone the 12th Installment of CANS Emerging Leaders Speaker Series, originally set for Thursday, May 5, 2022.
News // “6 Strategies to Upskill Your Workforce”
The World Economic Forum estimates that more than half of all employees around the world need to upskill or reskill by 2025 to embrace the changing nature of jobs. So many organizations in these situations are turning towards reskilling to build the talent they cannot acquire or productively deploy. As companies reimagine how they bring learning to a scale of thousands of people and at speed, the authors share six practical insights based on BCG’s extensive experience supporting more than 100 global clients.
Plus, learn more about developing your team through CANS Education!
News // “It’s Tiny but Groundbreaking: Canada’s First-Ever 3D Printed Residential Project”
Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex (HHWE) is preparing to build Canada’s first-ever 3D printed residential project which will have four self-contained tiny homes each measuring 500 square feet in one structure.
CANS Education // NEW COURSE ALERT! “Blueprint & Plans Reading” Starts May 26
Blueprint and plans reading will enable you to read and interpret construction and environment plans and blueprints. This hands-on course interactive course is intended for anyone at an introductory or intermediate level for reading construction drawings.
CANS Board of Directors – Call for Nominations
The Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) is governed by a voluntary industry-based Board of Directors. On an annual basis, we renew the membership on the Board.
Statistics // Housing Starts in Nova Scotia for March 2022
On April 19, the Finance and Treasury Board released key statistics on housing construction starts for March 2022. Find month over month and year to date comparisons for provincial and national housing start rates.
Notice // Additional Information on Phase Two Implementation of Changes to the Contract Security Program
On May 2, 2022, Public Services and Procurement Canada’s (PSPC) Contract Security Program (CSP) will begin implementing phase two of changes to improve its security screening process.
Notice // Nominations Open for Darryl Cruickshank Red Seal Industry Award
The Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA) is pleased to launch the call for nominations for the seventh biennial Darryl Cruickshank Red Seal Industry Award. Nominations are open until April 28, 2022.