Entries by Alison Clack

Apprenticeship Board of the NS Apprenticeship Agency accepting applications Trade Advisory Committees

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The Apprenticeship Board of the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency is inviting applications for members of Trade Advisory Committees (TACs) under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act, Regulations and Operating Charter for the following trades: Automotive Insurance Appraiser (AIA) Elevator Constructor/Mechanic Bricklayer Heavy Duty Equipment Technicial The Board is seeking employers and employees who are knowledgeable […]

Apprenticeship Procurement Project

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The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency, in partnership with the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal and the Construction Association of Nova Scotia, is introducing requirements where contractors bidding on provincially-funded construction projects must be engaged in the Apprenticeship Program. As an initial step, a pilot project involving new school construction projects was launched in January […]

Construction technologies to adopt in 2016

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January is a good time for businesses to take stock of their operations and evaluate how to work more efficiently, and more profitably, in the coming year. For those in the construction industry, advancements in technology will continue to play a big role. Read more

Global pricing: prepare to talk values, says consultant

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Project pricing in the global construction marketplace is a tremendously important aspect of doing business, but many companies underestimate its impact on their bottom line, said an international pricing expert at a seminar during the recent Buildings Show in Toronto. Read more

Enclosures should match efficiency ambition: Expert

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Advanced HVAC systems can provide marvelous energy efficiency benefits to virtually any building. The problem is that many such systems work harder and claim a larger footprint simply because buildings are often designed with little regard for the thermal performance of their enclosures or the way in which their design influences heating and cooling loads. […]

Nova Scotia Watercourse Alteration Installer Certification – deadline October 1st, 2016

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October 1st, 2016 is the deadline to obtain their Nova Scotia Watercourse Alteration Installer Certification to be compliant with legislation in the province. The Maritime College of Forest Technology will be offering training on the following dates in 2016: Nova Scotia Watercourse Alteration Certification for Sizers (Truro) March 7, 8 & 9 – Best Western […]

Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency – Atlantic Trades Harmonization

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The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA) has been actively involved in the national and Atlantic trades harmonization initiatives.  We have created a “Harmonization Update” report that is available on the NSAA website under “What’s New”.  It is listed as, “Harmonization: Nova Scotia Advances Apprentice Mobility”.   Read the Report.  Learn more. The Update provides information on: […]