News // “6 Strategies to Upskill Your Workforce”

/in /by

The World Economic Forum estimates that more than half of all employees around the world need to upskill or reskill by 2025 to embrace the changing nature of jobs. So many organizations in these situations are turning towards reskilling to build the talent they cannot acquire or productively deploy. As companies reimagine how they bring learning to a scale of thousands of people and at speed, the authors share six practical insights based on BCG’s extensive experience supporting more than 100 global clients.

Plus, learn more about developing your team through CANS Education!

Read more

News // “It’s Tiny but Groundbreaking: Canada’s First-Ever 3D Printed Residential Project”

/in /by

Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex (HHWE) is preparing to build Canada’s first-ever 3D printed residential project which will have four self-contained tiny homes each measuring 500 square feet in one structure.

Read more

CANS Education // NEW COURSE ALERT! “Blueprint & Plans Reading” Starts May 26

/in /by

Blueprint and plans reading will enable you to read and interpret construction and environment plans and blueprints. This hands-on course interactive course is intended for anyone at an introductory or intermediate level for reading construction drawings.

Read more

CANS Board of Directors – Call for Nominations

/in /by

The Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) is governed by a voluntary industry-based Board of Directors. On an annual basis, we renew the membership on the Board.

Read more

Statistics // Housing Starts in Nova Scotia for March 2022

/in /by

On April 19, the Finance and Treasury Board released key statistics on housing construction starts for March 2022. Find month over month and year to date comparisons for provincial and national housing start rates.

Read more

Notice // Additional Information on Phase Two Implementation of Changes to the Contract Security Program

/in /by

On May 2, 2022, Public Services and Procurement Canada’s (PSPC) Contract Security Program (CSP) will begin implementing phase two of changes to improve its security screening process.

Read more

Notice // Nominations Open for Darryl Cruickshank Red Seal Industry Award

/in /by

The Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA) is pleased to launch the call for nominations for the seventh biennial Darryl Cruickshank Red Seal Industry Award. Nominations are open until April 28, 2022.

Read more

Statistics // Building Construction Numbers for February 2022

/in /by

On April 13, the Finance and Treasury Board released key statistics on building construction rates and investment from February 2022. Find month over month and year to date comparisons for provincial and national building construction.

Read more

CANSnet Preview: NS22-0557 — DPW – South Shore Regional Hospital Tender Package 04

/in /by

Government is investing $112.7 million to expand and modernize the South Shore Regional Hospital in Bridgewater. Learn about the latest open tender related to the renovation and expansion, “NS22-0557 – DPW – South Shore Regional Hospital Tender Package (TP) 04 – Structure, Elevator, and Envelope.”

Read more

Notice // IWK Health is Recruiting Board Members

/in /by

IWK Health’s Board of Directors is recruiting new members and is seeking, a director from New Brunswick; applicants with financial and business acumen with an accounting designation; applicants with research experience;
and applicants with expertise in construction/project management.

Read more