CANS Holiday Office Closure
CANS office will be closed for the holidays on Friday, December 23 at 2 pm, reopening on Tuesday, January 3 at 8:30 am. Have a wonderful holiday!
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From Daily Stats NS – Building Permits, October 2016
The value of building permits issued in Nova Scotia increased by 27.2 per cent in October, following a decrease of 26.0 per cent in September. Residential permit values rose by 36.0 per cent while non-residential values increased by 8.8 per cent. Compared with October 2015, NS building permits were up 5.5 per cent with an increase […]
Why supply chain managers should care about Trump’s $1 trillion infrastructure plan
A widening infrastructure funding gap forces the costs of basic maintenance upon supply chains while stifling the country’s competitiveness. Read more.
The 2016 construction holiday gift guide
From practical gear to low-tech wearables, these ideas are sure to make the day of any construction pro on your list. Read more.
What’s Shaking with Earthquake Resistant Technologies
An expressway off-ramp that will bend in a strong earthquake but remain standing — and usable — is under construction as part of a huge bridge/tunnel project in downtown Seattle. Read more
Commissioner Bulletin – Fall 2016
This fall has been hectic with the new government passing its one-year mark and moving forward on its commitments. As I am sure you well know, consultations abound, and fortunately at ESDC there is one convenient link for the ones emanating from here, as well as a click through for other government consultations. Read more.
Call to Action Video
A clear transformation is needed for the Canadian architecture, engineering, construction, owners and operations (AECOO) community to improve its performance and contribute more effectively to the societal, environmental and economic development of Canada. The Canadian chapter (bSC) of buildingSMART International (bSI), a council of the Institute for BIM in Canada (IBC), firmly believes that this […]
LCI-C Blog
Read Murray Guy’s “How We Started a Community of Practice” post
Construction Employers Anticipate Major Skills Shortage, Hays Reports
Three of four construction employers are concerned about the availability of skilled labour, reports the annual Hays Canada Salary Guide, released recently.Read more
Reynolds, Vogel Warn Hard Work Remains on Lien Act Reform
It’s been a few months since the report Striking the Balance: Expert Review of Ontario’s Construction Lien Act was released and while its authors Bruce Reynolds and Sharon Vogel have been working on the report since 2015, they recognize there is a lot more work ahead. Read more