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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 that provide extra sealant to pavement are a great way to save municipal dollars and extend highway life, state several industry experts. Read more
Researchers at Disney have developed quasistatic cavity resonance (QSCR) technology to wirelessly deliver kilowatts of power to mobile receivers within cabinets, rooms or even warehouses. Read more
As part of its national efforts to educate and improve the Canadian building industry through the introduction of Lean principles, the Lean Construction Institute of Canada (LCI-C) announced today the framework for a new Canadian Lean Construction Certification Program. Read more
Under the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF) and Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF) provinces and territories receive an allocation, prioritize eligible projects and submit them for federal funding. Projects are required to be completed by March 31, 2018 (March 31, 2019 in the territories) unless an extension is granted by the Minister of Infrastructure […]