Public Services and Procurement Canada Increases Transparency Around Construction Contract Payments

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The Government of Canada is committed to growing the economy, strengthening the middle class and helping those working hard to join it. Our government understands that too many workers in the construction industry face financial hardship because of payment delays.

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) today announced that it will publicly disclose payments to prime contractors so that construction subcontractors know when they can expect payment.

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OHS Act Amendments

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Worker safety should be everyone’s top priority. However, there are some companies and individuals who repeatedly ignore or break safety laws, putting workers at risk of serious injury.

On June 12, 2017, amendments to the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act will come into effect to:

  • Clarify the definition of an injury or serious incident and how to report it
  • Extend the authority of the OHS director to deal with repeat offenders who continue to put others at risk of serious injury
    • Court injunction to prevent future work
    • Order future worksite information
    • Multiple worksite stop work orders

Click HERE to read the summary of the four amendments.

Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Council looking for members

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The province is inviting applications from quali ed Nova Scotians who are interested in serving as members on the Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Council.

The Advisory Council provides strategic advice to the Minister and the Department of Labour and Advanced Education on issues affecting occupational health and safety (OHS) in Nova Scotia.

Individuals interested in this opportunity should be:

  • A proven leader in improving occupational health and safety standards at work
  • Experienced in developing and implementing effective OHS programs
  • Currently employed and knowledgeable about the impact of OHS in unionized, non-unionized environments and small businesses.

If you would like more information about this opportunity, please contact the department’s Appointment Coordinator, Shawn Mosher, at 902-424-6654 or Shawn.Mosher@novascotia.ca.

You can find information about how to apply to serve on the Committee at: www.novascotia.ca/abc

Please submit completed applications to the Executive Council Office by email, fax or mail:

One Government Place 5th Floor
1700 Granville Street P.O. Box 2125
Halifax, NS B3J 3B7

Fax: 902-424-0667
Email: executive.council@novascotia.ca

Applications are due by: July 12, 2017

Construction Productivity Expert Series Webcasts

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Construction Productivity Expert Series Webcasts:

Prompt Payment: Reporting Payments to Prime Contractors

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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) and Defence Construction Canada (DCC) announced June 8, 2017 that they will both begin publicly disclosing payments to prime contractors on their construction contracts valued at over $100,000.

PSPC news release
See payments on PSPC’s website
See payments on DCC’s website

Canada Green Building Council Launches Canada’s First Zero Carbon Building Standard

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The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) has taken a major step toward achieving Canada’s climate change commitments with the launch of the country’s first Zero Carbon Building Standard. Read more.

Marriott Expands Its Modular Construction Initiative to Accelerate Growth

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In a groundbreaking initiative that will impact up to 50 new hotels in the brand’s portfolio in the coming year, Marriott is making a significant investment in using modular technology to build its new hotel rooms. Read more.

Smart buildings market prepares to take off

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One critical factor in the proliferation of smart buildings is how security is handled. Connecting a building’s systems to the internet makes the structure and its occupants vulnerable to a new host of threats. A new Market Research report notes that managing cybersecurity threats is critical to encouraging owners and the general public to continue to accept smart buildings and the related technology. Read more.

DeWalt Announces New Lineup of Connected Tools, Tracking Devices, and More!

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Almost two years after they announced the release of their Bluetooth Battery that allowed owners to remotely monitor battery life and even disable the battery if it’s stolen, DeWalt is set to release a massive upgrade to their connected tool platform. Read more.

When design is deadly: How projects are built with bird safety in mind

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In 2010, when the Empire State Development Corporation decided to embark on a $463 million renovation of New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Center, the group tasked the project architects and engineers with adding square footage and renovating the entire facility so that it was energy efficient. Read more.