Office Closure: Friday, March 29, 2024
Please be advised that CANS office will be closed on Friday, March 29.
Release // Labour market tightness in Nova Scotia expected to persist over the short term
/in front, news/by CANSBuildForce Canada released its 2024–2033 Construction and Maintenance Looking Forward report for Nova Scotia today.
Notice // Nominations Open: CANS Board of Directors
/in front/by CANSCANS is now accepting nominations of qualified individuals to our board of directors. Applications are due by Friday, May 3, 2024 at 4 p.m
Statistics // Insights for the construction industry from February 2024
/in front, news/by CANSIncludes insights from labour market trends, housing starts and building construction datasets.
Memo // HRM Quality Management Plan (QMP) – Permanent Reinstatement
/in front, news/by CANSHalifax Regional Municipality (HRM) issued the following memo on March 19 2024.
Notice // People urgently needed to resolve construction disputes
/in front, news/by CANSCanDACC is looking for a diverse group of construction professionals who would like to work part-time as adjudicators who will make decisions for parties when they have construction disputes.
Statistics // Building Permits, January 2024
/in front, news/by CANSNova Scotia’s total building permits (residential and non-residential) increased 60.9% to $323.7 million.
Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) wins CCA Partner Association Award of Excellence
/in front/by Alison ClackCANS celebrates its latest accomplishment—winning the Canadian Construction Association’s (CCA) 2023 Partner Association Award of Excellence. The award recognizes CCA integrated partner associations who demonstrate outstanding leadership in industry enhancement, education, and member recruitment.
Resource: In-person CCDC seminar coming to CANS on May 1
/in front/by Alison ClackWith so many new construction documents soon-to-be or already released, the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) is thrilled to be hosting the Canadian Construction Documents Committee’s (CCDC) first in-person seminars since the pandemic. Touring the country, don’t miss this stop in Nova Scotia.
Resource: Apply for financial support from the Canadian Apprenticeship Service before March 31
/in front, news/by CANSAre you looking to hire a Red Seal apprentice? Don’t miss your last chance for financial support from the Canadian Apprenticeship Service.