Statistics — Nova Scotia’s median income of persons in couple families grew by 2.5% in 2019

Statistics Canada has released estimates of family and individual income generated from 2019 T1 personal income tax returns. This data shows how income is changing over time for particular types of families as well as how it compares by type of income and geography.

UPDATED! Follow CANS Pipeline – Nova Scotia Community College Campus Relocation Project

CANS Projects team have been following the latest news on the NSCC Marconi Campus Relocation (Sydney, NS). See our Pipeline connection PL19-0336NS for news related to the project, and find associated trade packages and open tenders.

July Updates from the Canadian Construction Association

Updates from the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) including the launch of “Insight Report: Innovation and R&D in Construction,” as well as recommendations for Canada’s long-term infrastructure vision.

Statistics — Investment in Nova Scotia building construction increased 2.0% in May 2021

Find the latest national and local statistics released on building construction for May 2021.

News — Canada’s First Female Red Seal Ironworker Now Guiding Women into The Trades in Cape Breton

SYDNEY, N.S. — Maggie Budden trained to be a cake decorator and ended up becoming Canada’s first female Red Seal ironworker.

Statistics — Nova Scotia’s Total Building Permits (Residential and Non-Residential) Decreased 2.2% in May

Find highlights from building permit statistics gathered for May 2021.

Cancellation Notice: CANS 2021 Softball Tournament

Out of an abundance of caution, we have made the difficult decision to cancel CANS 2021 MacFarlands Industrial Softball Tournament planned for August 14, 2021.

Statistics — Construction Activity Increased 2.4% in April with Increases Across All Subsectors

Highlights from statistics released for Canada’s GDP by Industry (April 2021). Construction activity increased 2.4% in April with increases in all subsectors. Residential building construction rose 4.1% with continued growth driven by single-family home and multi-unit dwelling construction compensating for lower activity in home improvement and renovations.

Statistics: Active Businesses in Nova Scotia Increased 0.2% from February to March 2021

Statistics Canada released updated data on monthly business openings and closures for March 2021.

Statistics — NS Construction Industry had 5.9% Job Vacancy Rate (April 2021)

Nova Scotia had 13,565 job vacancies in April 2021 with a vacancy rate of 3.4%. Canadian employers were actively recruiting for 682,835 positions (not seasonally adjusted) in April with a vacancy rate of 4.3%. The highest vacancy rates were reported in Quebec (5.4%) and Prince Edward Island (4.7%). Newfoundland and Labrador recorded the lowest vacancy rate at 3.0%.