Should more women be working onsite in construction?
According to a 2016 BuildForce Canada report, the Canadian construction industry employs about 12 per cent women and 88 per cent men. Read more.
Government spending on infrastructure is slowly making its way down the pipe
Rome wasn’t built in a day. A trite expression, perhaps, but one which might comfort builders and other construction sector service and material providers wondering when infrastructure money the federal Liberal government promised in its two most recent budgets might flow meaningfully down the proverbial pipe. Read more.
Introducing Bluebeam Pulse™ A Sensor for the Jobsite
Bluebeam, Inc. is embarking on a pilot program to place data sensors on construction jobsites. The announcement was made by Peter Noyes, Principal Engineer at Bluebeam, in his keynote address at the company’s annual eXtreme Conference, which took place this year in downtown Los Angeles. Read more.
IPD Shaping the Future of Canadian Construction Project Delivery
It’s a trend not so much to be found in the past 150 years as it will be in Canada’s next 150 years. Five years ago, only one integrated project delivery (IPD) build was under way in Canada. Today, there are at least 10 using the new design and construction delivery model with another 10 to 20 projects in one stage or another of development. Read more.
DCC and DND jointly piloting Integrated Project Delivery
It’s ironic that one of the oldest armoured regiments of the Canadian Army — the Royal Canadian Dragoons, formed in 1883 and based out of CFB Petawawa – is set to benefit from one of the newest, most transformative contracting models in the construction industry today. Read more.
Important message to CANS members – Proposed Changes to Canada’s Tax Code
Earlier this week we sent CANS members an email with information about the proposed changes to Canada’s Tax Code. You can review that email here.
CANS, along with 34 local businesses and associations across the province, have joined forces and formed the Nova Scotia Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness. The employer coalition, representing tens of thousands of independent businesses, professionals and taxpayers across a wide range of sectors and regions of Nova Scotia, are signatories on a letter demanding Premier Stephen McNeil oppose the tax changes being proposed by the federal Minister of Finance.
CANS has also sent letters to our local MP’s and MLA’s, urging them to oppose the tax changes being proposed by the federal Minister of Finance.
Click here to read CANS media release, sent to media across Nova Scotia.
Below is a selection of media regarding the Premier’s meeting with Finance Minister Bill Morneau.
Industry Education – 50 % Off All CANS Industry Education Courses
As of July 1, 2017, eligible CANS members will automatically receive a discount of 50% on our award winning Industry Education and Training Program. Not only does this save you money, this initiative will help you stretch your training budget further – ultimately strengthening your team and ability to compete in an increasingly competitive market.
For example, CANS Construction 101 Course:
– 2017-2018 Course Catalogue Member Price: $475.00
– NEW WIPSI Eligible Member Price: $237.50 (savings of 50%)
This is made possible through our strong partnership with the Province of Nova Scotia’s Department of Labour and Advanced Education WIPSI program.
Our catalogue of courses can be viewed at Industry Education and Training. If you need private or customized training, we can work with you to build a program that specifically meets your firm’s needs.
Finding the time, support and money for training is not easy. But, research has shown a lack of commitment to ongoing training can have catastrophic results for business, large and small. Here is an interesting article form Forbes Magazine recommended to help you answer those tough questions Why Employee Development Is Important, Neglected And Can Cost You Talent
To determine if your company is eligible please fill out this form and return to either CANS’ contact below.
For more information contact:
Chantal Arsenault, Industry Education and Training Lead
(902) 817-6246
carsenault@cans.ns.ca
Alain Lefebvre, Manager – Industry & Corporate Education
(902) 456-6444
alefebvre@cans.ns.ca
The world’s first 3D-printed reinforced concrete bridge is almost complete
Eindhoven University of Technology has a massive 3D printer capable of printing immense objects – and it’s currently creating the world’s first 3D-printed reinforced concrete bridge. The video is in German, but gives an excellent visual representation of how the 3D components are being printed. Read more.
Government spending is slowly making its way down the pipe
Rome wasn’t built in a day. A trite expression, perhaps, but one which might comfort builders and other construction sector service and material providers wondering when infrastructure money the federal Liberal government promised in its two most recent budgets might flow meaningfully down the proverbial pipe. Read more.
BIM drives productivity gains in construction sector
Everyone has seen the graphs that show construction on a downward productivity trend while other industries boast solid productivity gains. The following is a productivity graph that was produced by McKinsey & Co. that compares productivity in construction to that of the manufacturing sector from 1994 to 2011. Read more.