CANS is seeking two individuals to join our industry-based Board of Directors. If you are interested in rolling up your sleeves, getting involved and advancing the interests of our industry, we want to hear from you before Friday, May 15 at 4pm.
On May 1, CANS called on the Province to consider the creation of an Emergency COVID-19 Construction Cost and Reimbursement Program.
Our industry remains key to our economy here in Nova Scotia. We have heard from some of our government partners that our health and safety practices are commendable. However, inspectors have asked that we remind all of our members to adhere to social distancing requirements. We are fortunate that our industry has remained operational, albeit […]
How is COVID-19 affecting your business? To help us better understand the impact of COVID-19 and the needs of our members, we are asking you to provide your feedback.
Have you heard? It’s here! CANS 2020 Nova Scotia Construction Guide is now available online.
Every Thursday from May 7 – June 15, Building Futures for Youth and CANS Construction Connection will host virtual Q&A sessions with successful local tradespeople and construction professionals.
Did you miss our construction innovation and technology trade show, CANSTech 2020? Stroll the tradeshow floor and get to know some of our exhibitors, relive the experience watching our NEW CANSTech Wrap video.
Safety and Health Week May 3 – 9 is Safety and Health Week (formerly NAOSH Week), a continent-wide initiative to focus employers, employees, partners and the public on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home, and in the community. Access resources to share with your workforce including posters, videos, audio clips, social media graphics and much […]
Just because we’re social distancing doesn’t mean we can’t safely explore careers in construction together! Do you know any youth who are eager to learn more about a career in construction and the trades? Share this information with them! They’ll be able to explore careers in construction from the comfort of home with our upcoming series of virtual Q&A sessions.
While construction work continues in Nova Scotia, construction workers, workplaces, and worksites are expected to comply with the physical distancing requirements of two metres (six feet). CANS has created a quick tip sheet providing a reminder on how to maintain the appropriate level of protection, with respect to the hazards posed by COVID-19 and the […]