CANS Board of Directors – Call for Nominations
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.
Statistics // Housing Starts in Nova Scotia for March 2022
/in front/by Alison ClackOn 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.
Notice // Additional Information on Phase Two Implementation of Changes to the Contract Security Program
/in front/by Alison ClackOn 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.
Notice // Nominations Open for Darryl Cruickshank Red Seal Industry Award
/in front/by Alison ClackThe 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.
Statistics // Building Construction Numbers for February 2022
/in front/by Alison ClackOn 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.
CANSnet Preview: NS22-0557 — DPW – South Shore Regional Hospital Tender Package 04
/in front/by Alison ClackGovernment 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.”
Notice // IWK Health is Recruiting Board Members
/in front/by Alison ClackIWK 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.
Memo // HRM Quality Management Plan (QMP) – Cold Weather / Permanent Reinstatement
/in front/by Alison ClackPlease note that permanent reinstatement will be permitted on HRM projects (e.g., streets, sidewalks, curbs) beginning Monday April 11, 2022. However, given the current temperature trend, the HRM Quality Management Plan for cold weather will remain in effect until further notice.
Release // CCA says “Budget 2022 misses the mark when it comes to building back better”
/in front/by Alison ClackThe Canadian Construction Association (CCA) issued the following press release on April 8, 2022, in response to yesterday’s tabling of the 2022 Federal Budget.
Event // Cape Breton Partnership Hosting “Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium,” May 4
/in front/by Alison ClackThe Cape Breton Partnership will be hosting the Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium in collaboration with the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia, and the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration.