Notice // Implementation of NS Spring Weight Restrictions 2022
Please note that Spring Weight Restrictions will be implemented province-wide as of 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 27, 2022.
COVID-19 Update for CANS Members, February 4, 2022
/in front/by Alison ClackFor the week of February 7-11, CANS Dartmouth office will continue offering the following in-person services: print orders, the sale of CCDC & CCA Standard Documents, and the signing of Statutory Declarations. These services are available from Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.
Special Update // Inclement Weather Forecast Notice, Feb. 3
/in front/by Alison ClackEnvironment Canada has issued an alert for a winter storm that will bring an extended period of potentially severe freezing rain over parts of Nova Scotia. Inclement weather is expected to begin tonight, Thursday, February 3, and continue into Saturday. We strongly suggest you ensure your worksites are secured in advance of this storm. Please check Environment Canada’s website for further updates.
CANS Celebrates Black History Month
/in front/by Alison ClackFebruary is Black History Month. Join CANS as we celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black Nova Scotians who are building our communities and advancing the construction industry. Throughout the month, and the rest of the year, we’ll honour Black excellence in our industry through profiles of people and businesses and provide tools and resources to help support your organization.
Survey // Nova Scotia Industry Workforce Insight Survey
/in front/by Alison ClackThe Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council, in collaboration with 13 other Sector Councils in Nova Scotia (together, the Association of Industry Sector Councils, “AISC”), has developed a survey to better understand the challenges employers like you are facing today.
Notice // Invitation to the Diversifying the Federal Supply Chain Summit
/in front/by Alison ClackYou are invited to participate in the 4th Annual Diversifying the Federal Supply Chain Summit organized by the Office of the Procurement Ombudsman, to be held virtually on January 26 and 27, 2022.
Webinar // Maximize Your Membership with CANS 101
/in front/by Alison ClackLooking to make the most CANS services in 2022? Harness the full power of your CANS membership! CANS 101: Maximize Your Membership returns on February 24 from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
COVID-19 Update for CANS Members January 14, 2022
/in front/by Alison ClackFor the week of January 17 – 21, CANS Dartmouth office will continue offering the following in-person services: print orders, the sale of CCDC & CCA Standard Documents, and the signing of Statutory Declarations. These services are available from Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.
Notice // Substance Use and the Workplace: Supporting Employer and Employees in the Trades
/in front/by Alison ClackTo help raise awareness and reduce the harms of substance use, Health Canada and the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) have partnered to produce a toolkit of resources called Substance Use and the Workplace: Supporting Employers and Employees in the Trades.
Statistics // Investment in Nova Scotia building construction increased 5.8% in November 2021
/in front/by Alison ClackIn Halifax, monthly building construction increased 3.9% in November 2021 and outside of Halifax building construction increased 7.7%.