Author Archive for: aclack
Entries by Alison Clack
Statistics // Nova Scotia’s non-residential building permits increased 5.4% to $520.3 million in December 2021
See more highlights from the latest release of Building Permit statistics covering December 2021 and a full annual review of 2021 vs 2020.
Notice // Implementation of NS Spring Weight Restrictions 2022
Please note that Spring Weight Restrictions will be implemented province-wide as of 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 27, 2022.
COVID-19 Update for CANS Members, February 4, 2022
For the week of February 7-11, CANS Dartmouth office will continue offering the following in-person services: print orders, the sale of CCDC & CCA Standard Documents, and the signing of Statutory Declarations. These services are available from Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.
Special Update // Inclement Weather Forecast Notice, Feb. 3
Environment Canada has issued an alert for a winter storm that will bring an extended period of potentially severe freezing rain over parts of Nova Scotia. Inclement weather is expected to begin tonight, Thursday, February 3, and continue into Saturday. We strongly suggest you ensure your worksites are secured in advance of this storm. Please check Environment Canada’s website for further updates.
CANS Celebrates Black History Month
February is Black History Month. Join CANS as we celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black Nova Scotians who are building our communities and advancing the construction industry. Throughout the month, and the rest of the year, we’ll honour Black excellence in our industry through profiles of people and businesses and provide tools and resources to help support your organization.
Survey // Nova Scotia Industry Workforce Insight Survey
The Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council, in collaboration with 13 other Sector Councils in Nova Scotia (together, the Association of Industry Sector Councils, “AISC”), has developed a survey to better understand the challenges employers like you are facing today.
Notice // Invitation to the Diversifying the Federal Supply Chain Summit
You are invited to participate in the 4th Annual Diversifying the Federal Supply Chain Summit organized by the Office of the Procurement Ombudsman, to be held virtually on January 26 and 27, 2022.
Webinar // Maximize Your Membership with CANS 101
Looking to make the most CANS services in 2022? Harness the full power of your CANS membership! CANS 101: Maximize Your Membership returns on February 24 from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.