Liberal infrastructure spending not likely to grow economy: Fraser Institute study
A new study by the Fraser Institute finds the vast majority of new government infrastructure spending is unlikely to grow the economy. Read more
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Update on Prompt Payment
The joint Government-Industry Working Group on Prompt Payment has published an engagement strategy as well as prepared an interim status report and an action plan that describes the various activities and subject areas the working group is addressing. Read more
Weak Productivity Crippling Global Construction Industry Growth
Not only has the U.S. construction industry failed to keep pace with the U.S. compounded annual business productivity growth rate of 1.76%, but it has lost ground since 1995 with a yearly productivity decline of 1.04%, according to a recent McKinsey Global Institute report. Read more
Atlantic Premiers Commit to Additional Regional Regulatory Efficiency Initiatives
Eliminating unnecessary, costly differences between the regulatory systems of the four Atlantic provinces is viewed and has been embraced as a significant economic opportunity for both the province and our region. Read more.
Summary of Occupational Health and Safety Division Engagement Sessions with Employers and Employees
This engagement session aimed to provide an opportunity for the OHS Division and the Department of Labour and Advanced Education to hear your concerns with respect to occupational health and safety and then provide feedback on how your input will influence future actions. Read the summary.
CANS Letter to Minister Whalen re: Builders’ Lien
In February, CANS met with Minister Whalen’s office regarding finalizing the regulations to support the amendments to the Builder’s Lien Act of 2013. Read the follow up letter we sent on February 23. We are encouraging contractors to contact Minister Whalen’s office about how important this issue is. Please feel free to cc Duncan Williams, CANS […]
Projects // Instructions on how to view Divisions for a Tender
You can now see the Divisions for a tender, if provided in the spec, by logging in to CANSnet and clicking on the “B” for bulletin on the main projects page. When you click on the “B” you will see a full list of the tenders that are currently open. Once on this page you […]
VIDEO: Kees Cusveller on technological change in the construction industry
Kees Cusveller, the vice president of Calgary-based Graham Group, led a discussion on technology and the construction industry at the Vertical Building Forum, held at the 99th annual Canadian Construction Association conference held in Mexico. Watch now.
MIT Researchers Design a Material 10 Times the Strength of Stee
As consistent and strong as wood, concrete, and steel have been for the past centuries, researchers and scientists are continually trying to improve them or create a better replacement product. Many have tried, but none have yet to succeed on a large scale. The latest scientific breakthrough takes a look at the geometry of a […]
Slurry Seals a Cost Effective Way to Extend Rural Road Life
Slurry seals that provide extra sealant to pavement are a great way to save municipal dollars and extend highway life, state several industry experts. Read more