Women are an integral part of the construction industry. While construction has been a traditionally male-dominated field, women have long been challenging biases and building careers in the industry. March 6-12 marks National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)’s Women in Construction Week, and March 8 is International Women’s Day!
We’re excited to welcome our members back in our office for CANS Projects & Documents services! Starting Monday, February 28, 2022, CANS Members can access the following in-person services: print orders, the sale of CCDC & CCA Standard Documents, and the signing of Statutory Declarations. Please note that we are still offering our virtual Statutory Declaration service.
Are you interested in learning about how your organization can support career exploration opportunities for youth in construction? Join CANS on March 2, 2022, to learn about the Building Futures for Youth program and how YOU can make a difference in future workforce of construction.
In December 2021, CANS submitted a response to the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency to express concerns with the proposed amendments to the General Regulations of the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualification Act. Learn more about our submission, including why CANS is advocating for the ratios to be changed.
Please be advised that CANS office will be closed on Monday, February 21, 2022, to observe the holiday. Our office will reopen on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 8:00 a.m.
Due to inclement weather conditions, CANS office will remain closed today. As a reminder, while our physical office is closed, our CANS staff are still available to assist our members virtually.
The Construction Association of Nova Scotia is disappointed with HRM Councillor Kathryn Morse’s comments on construction site encroachment on public spaces.
Provincewide COVID-19 restrictions will be eased over three phases, starting at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, February 14. Learn more in the latest COVID-19 Update for CANS Members.
Suppliers providing goods and/or services to the Province are required to ensure their personnel, including any sub-contractors, who are entering any provincial workplace or physically interacting with provincial employees or the public on the Province’s behalf are fully vaccinated as of February 9th, 2022.
CANS has created a pair of surveys to gather labour market information and insights with the goal of understanding workforce challenges within the construction industry. To achieve this, we need your input!