Entries by CANS

Builders’ Lien Act Regulations Take Effect Today, June 30, 2017

The Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) has been a strong advocate for positive change to legislation that effects our industry. Over the past several years, we have advocated for changes to the Builders’ Lien Act of Nova Scotia. With support from other industry groups and strong partnership with government, those efforts have paid off […]

Three Construction Material Innovations

Numerous innovations in technology are fast-advancing the world of construction materials, bringing new products to market that could make a big difference to our built environment. Here, we take a look at three particularly impressive developments. Read more.

Implementing Technology and Data Solutions to Drive Strategy

The emergence of construction technology has sparked an overdue industry-wide revolution. As technology companies attempt to capitalize on the unspoiled market, the industry is becoming infiltrated with a slew of enticing new options. Innovative project management and scheduling software, BIM, Lean tools, VSM, and 3D printing, among others are flooding the market. These solutions present […]

Cornell Tests ‘Smart,’ Resilient Underground Infrastructure

The future looks “smart” for underground infrastructure after a first-of-its-kind experiment conducted June 6 at the Cornell Geotechnical Lifelines Large-Scale Testing Facility. Like many of today’s household devices, modern infrastructure is gaining the ability to collect and exchange valuable data using wireless devices that monitor the health of buildings and bridges, for example, in real […]

CCA Awaits Results of Supreme Court Human Rights Case

The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is awaiting the status of a Supreme Court of Canada case that could expand the scope of human rights legislation. The CCA became involved after it was approached by national law firm Torys LLP about an appeal of a B.C. Court of Appeal decision in Schrenk v. British Columbia (Human […]