In November 2021, Nova Scotia’s total building permits (residential and non-residential) increased 35.5% to $275.4 million. Halifax permits increased 82.2% to $202.7 million. Outside the city, permit values decreased 21.0% to $72.7 million.
Reminder – CANS staff are working from home, offering members our services remotely the week of January 3, 2022. Updates to government restrictions; self-isolation requirements; funding and supports for businesses.
Nearly 1,000 shipping containers make up Qatar’s modular arena. The goal will be to dismantle and reassemble the Stadium 974 in a new location or repurpose it as several smaller venues after the international soccer tournament.
The conference program, including activities and networking events, is now listed on CCA’s website and will be updated frequently with new information on speakers and locations.
Update for week of January 3, 2022 – CANS staff will continue to work from home, offering members our services remotely. Information on CANS services; provincial restrictions; government support programs and funding.
Updated Provincial COVID Restrictions; Federal Funding Support for Business – Local Lockdown Program and Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit.
“We’re entering a period of unprecedented growth in the construction sector just as many of our people are reaching retirement. Nova Scotia has billions of infrastructure and housing in development, and that’s going to require a lot more people in the trades: at least 11,000 certified tradespeople in the next eight years,” said Duncan Williams, President and CEO, Construction Association of NS
Given the increase in positive cases of COVID-19, CANS is taking proactive measures to reduce the spread of the virus. Out of an abundance of caution, CANS office will close TODAY, Friday, December 17, 2021, at 4:00 PM.