Statistics // National building permits jump 11 per cent in March 2023
The following building permit statistics for March 2023 were released by the Province’s Economics and Statistics division on Thursday, May 10, 2023.
Join CANS Emerging Leaders for “Unconventional Journey in the Field of Construction” with Anathea Fenton on June 1
/in front/by Alison ClackLearn, connect and develop your career with CANS Emerging Leaders (EL) Speaker Series, returning Thursday, June 1, 2023! CANS EL Speaker Series offers young construction professionals an unparalleled opportunity to network with colleagues throughout the ICI construction industry as well as gain invaluable advice from experienced industry leaders.
Resource // Earn your Canadian Healthcare Contractor certificate on May 30-31
/in front/by Alison ClackCanadian Healthcare Engineering Society (CHES), in conjunction with American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE), is offering its Canadian Healthcare Construction course on May 30-31 in Halifax.
News // NSAA aims to Increase the number of Certified Journeypersons in Construction Finishing Trades
/in front/by Alison ClackThe Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA) is working with industry to increase the number of certified journeypersons in construction finishing trades. Under NSAA’s Pathways Project, apprentices, including those who live in rural communities throughout Nova Scotia, will have a flexible pathway to certification using online technical training starting
Statistics // Highlights from “Building Construction, February 2023”
/in front/by Alison ClackThe following data was released on April 12, 2023. Find highlights for non-residential building construction from February 2023.
Thanks for attending CANS 2023 Home Depot Pro De-Icer!
/in front/by Alison ClackOn Friday, April 14, CANS 2023 Home Depot Pro De-Icer marked industry’s kick-off to a busy construction season. And what a start to the season it was – more than 1,700 attendees gathered at the Halifax Convention Centre for a celebratory evening of exceptional fine dining, musical entertainment, and unparalleled networking opportunities.
Nominations Now Open: CANS 2023 Honourary Life Member
/in front/by Alison ClackMake your nomination for CANS 2023 Honourary Life Member. Through the designation of Honourary Life Membership, CANS wishes to honour individuals who, through their deeds and actions, have significantly contributed to the betterment of the Association and/or the industry and the attainment of its goals and visions.
Statistics // Highlights for Construction from “Building Permits (February 2023)”
/in front/by Alison ClackOverall building permit values in Nova Scotia increased in the first two months of 2023 compared with January-February 2022. This reflects an increase in all non-residential permit types across the province, with the exception of industrial building permit values in Halifax.
Action required – Complete the prompt payment adjudication and process survey by April 10
/in front/by CANSAs you may be aware, the provincial government is preparing regulations regarding prompt payment and adjudication processes for the construction industry. Complete the feedback survey by April 10.
Highlights from Federal Budget 2023-2024 – Impact on Construction Industry
/in front/by CANSOn Tuesday, March 28, the federal government released its 2023-2024 budget with a plan to build a stronger, more sustainable, and more secure Canadian economy. Read more.