Release // Labour market tightness in Nova Scotia expected to persist over the short term
BuildForce Canada released its 2024–2033 Construction and Maintenance Looking Forward report for Nova Scotia today.
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.
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.
Release: Province attracts internationally trained healthcare and construction professionals
/in front, news/by CANSThe Province is attracting newcomers in sectors with the most need, including healthcare and the skilled trades, and investing to help them settle and stay.
News: Spring weight restrictions go into effect March 4
/in front, news/by CANSSpring weight restrictions will be implemented in counties throughout the Province. Some roads, including 100-series highways, are exempt from the restrictions.
News: Provincial Government launches two new initiatives to support skilled trades professionals in Nova Scotia
/in front, news/by CANSThe Province of Nova Scotia is making it easier for people to become certified in the skilled trades sector with two new initiatives as part of the plan to grow Nova Scotia’s skilled trades workforce.
News: Nova Scotia launches new grants for tool and technology support for apprentices
/in front, news/by CANSThe Province of Nova Scotia has recently announced that they will provide a one-time grant of up to $1,000 to purchase new tools, equipment and clothing required, as well as a technology support grant that will offer up to $900 for a computer and accessories to apprentices enrolled in training.