Nova Scotia Building Permits, as of March 2017

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The value of building permits issued in Nova Scotia decreased by 32.5 per cent in March, following a 7.3 per cent increase in February. Read more.

Nova Scotia Provincial Election

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In this Provincial Election, the Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) will play an active role, ensuring that the issues important to our members and the industry are top of mind for all candidates. Learn about CANS’ involvement and issues facing the construction industry. Read more.

Lean Construction – More Than Common Sense

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Lean is far from the novel concept it was back in the ‘50s when Toyota first popularized it. Yet, here we are in 2017, and a new lean event, whitepaper, seminar, book, association, or video seems to pop up everyday. Read more.

Manufacturing Is Shifting the Future of Construction

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The future of design and construction is about finding efficiencies and building a faster, cheaper and better quality product. Design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA) incorporates all those elements under one roof, stated several industry experts during a recent presentation on the future of modular construction. Read more.

Gold Seal Introduces Foreman Designation

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Gold Seal Introduces Foreman Designation. Read more

Video: Bullying and Harassment in Construction

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This video weaves together personal testimonials from workers, supervisors, and business leaders with scenes from our bullying and harassment in construction series, created by WorkSafeBC in partnership with the BC Building Trades and Construction Labour Relations Association of BC. Watch now.

Constructors Need Health and Safety Wake-up Call: Survey

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Canadian employers have been exposed for widespread ignorance of new and long-standing occupational health and safety (OH&S) regulations in a recent survey. Read more.

Integrating the U40s: Mentorship, Educational Services and Board Makeup Are Crucial

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Integrating the U40s: Mentorship, Educational Services and Board Makeup Are Crucial. Read more.

Report Urges Sale of Transmission Resources

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Cities across Canada should sell their electricity distribution companies and invest the proceeds in critical municipal infrastructure, suggests a new C.D. Howe Institute report. Read more.

Province Investing $390 Million to Twin and Improve Safety

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After hearing from Nova Scotians during province-wide twinning consultations, government is investing an additional $390 million in capital funding over seven years to improve highways without the use of tolls. Read more.