CANS wins CCA Gold Seal Association Award of Excellence

The Construction Association of Nova Scotia is celebrating its latest accomplishment – winning the Canadian Construction Association’s 2019 Gold Seal Association Award of Excellence!

Temporary Closure of CANS Sydney Office

Please note that from June 29, 2020, until July 2021, CANS Sydney office will be temporarily closed. Britney MacNeil, CANS Events Lead, is on parental leave.

Follow CANS Pipeline – Nova Scotia Infrastructure Stimulus Package

Zwicker Warehouse – Lunenburg

As part of the government’s $230 million infrastructure announcement on May 27, the Zwicker Warehouse on the Lunenburg Waterfront will undergo significant renovations led by Develop Nova Scotia. It is a prominent building on Lunenburg’s working waterfront, part of the UNESCO World Heritage site. 

Learn more about the planned renovations and find open tenders for this project on CANSnet. Access this project using Pipeline lead, PL18-0341NS.

Take a look at the latest update released for this project, request for proposal, NS20-1153 – Develop NS – RFP Zwicker Building Level 1 Activation Design Build Services.

Virtual Q&A Series Wraps Up June 18

On Thursday, June 18, we’re wrapping up our series introducing youth to careers in construction. Join us as Building Futures for Youth and CANS Construction Connection explores Estimators in this final session.

Q&A Session SEVEN – Estimator

Date: Thursday, June 18, 2020

Time: 2:00 PM

Who: Mike Clements, Estimator/Project Manager with Ocean Contractors Limited

Where: Zoom Webinar, join the session using this link.

Did you miss a previous Q&A? All are available on-demand! Watch these sessions now or bookmark them for later.

Questions?

Please contact Alain Lefebvre at alefebvre@cans.ns.ca or 902-456-6444.

CANS Office Closure – CANS staff working remotely week of June 15

CANS offices in Sydney and Burnside will remain closed the week of June 15, 2020, based on the advice of public health officials.

CANS staff will continue to work remotely and all digital services remain active. Please understand that while there may be delays in certain CANS services, we are actively working to keep any issues minimal.

CANS Guide to Reopening your Business and Workplace

CANS has prepared a guide to Reopening your Business and Workplace, which includes tips and a library of resources to help you as you consider reopening your workspace.

Save the Date for these Upcoming CANS Events!

We’re looking forward to when we can safely reconnect with you in person! We’re working hard to plan these upcoming CANS Events. We will likely have to make adjustments based on recommendations from public health, but this will not reduce the quality and calibre of events that you, our members, have come to expect!

CANS Construction Connection Summer Youth Job Board – Call for Employers

Is your company looking to fill an entry-level position? Would it be suitable for a youth who wants experience in our industry? We’ll gladly help you spread the word! CANS Construction Connection (CCC) is collecting postings for a SummerJob Board for youth.

Follow CANS Pipeline – Nova Scotia Infrastructure Stimulus Package

On Wednesday, May 27, 2020, Premier McNeil announced more than 200 infrastructure projects across the province totalling up to $230 million in stimulus spending. Find a list of relevant upcoming projects, tender information and more on CANSnet!

The Next Phase of COVID – Resources to Help Plan Your Business’s Next Steps

Nova Scotia is preparing to reopen the province safely. As more businesses, organizations, services and public spaces reopen, we need to work together to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and help keep everyone safe.

Check out our round up of guides, toolkits, funding, news and articles to help you reopen your business safely.