Notice — CANS Office Closing TODAY, May 5

OFFICE CLOSURE NOTICE: In light of the recent COVID-19 outbreak, CANS is taking proactive measures to reduce the spread of the virus. Out of an abundance of caution, CANS office will close TODAY, Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at 4:00 pm and remain closed until May 17, at which point we will re-evaluate.

News — May Updates from Canadian Construction Association (CCA)

Find highlights from CCA’s May Newsletter including a review of the federal budget and links to updated COVID-19 protocols on worksites.

Update — HRM’s New PPL&C Metric Measurements Requirements

HRM is moving to a new online permitting, planning, licensing and compliance solution (PPL&C solution). Read more about recent updates and a timeline for implementation.

COVID-19 Update for CANS Members – May 4, 2021

Today, May 4, the Rankin government announced more than $12 million in additional support for Nova Scotia businesses hit hard by the pandemic and facing province-wide restrictions. These announcements made today are for businesses that were required to close due to this third wave.  

Graphic introduces Britney MacNeil, CANS Events Lead. Photo is a selfie taken by Britney. She is smiling in the woods.

Meet Your CANS Team — Britney MacNeil

Did you know? Britney participated in Mud Hero (Martock, 2015)!

Resources — Mental Health Week: May 3-9, 2021

In an effort to support and improve mental health in the workplace, the Conference Board of Canada has created a set of FREE resources for employers, including videos, articles and more!

CANSnet Project Preview: NS21-0720 – UPDATED: St. Mary’s Apartment Restoration Project

Although great progress had been made in Phases I – III, some work scheduled for 2020 has been delayed due to COVID-19. Site visits are available on request. They are working to start major parts of the work in July and August 2021, providing the government moves forward with its plans to alleviate restrictions.

COVID-19 Update for CANS Members – April 30, 2021

Below are the revised FAQ documents the provincial government issued on April 28. These are very detailed and comprehensive documents that may help you and your employees, so please take a close look at them.

COVID-19 Update for CANS Members – April 28, 2021

While industry continues to do an overall good job, we need to pay extra attention and take every precaution to ensure the health and safety is of utmost importance.

Update from Canadian Construction Association – April 28

CCA has updated its COVID-19 Standardized Protocols for All Canadian Construction Sites to underline the urgency around following health guidelines on worksites, including wearing an N-95 mask or a commercial-grade equivalent, maintaining physical distance while traveling to and from worksites, limiting your daily contacts, working remotely when possible, and washing your hands frequently.