Statistics // Highlights from ‘Housing Starts, December and Annual 2024’ and ‘Building Construction, November 2024’
Nova Scotia’s non-residential construction was up 31.8% compared to January-November 2023, the fastest gain among provinces.
Nova Scotia’s non-residential construction was up 31.8% compared to January-November 2023, the fastest gain among provinces.
Between July 1, 2023 and July 1, 2024 Nova Scotia’s population increased by 19,888 persons, reaching 1,076,374 as of July 1, 2024.
“We were shocked to see those announcements coming at this juncture, when we are trying to fill so many job vacancies at this time in Nova Scotia,” said Duncan Williams, president and CEO of the Construction Association.
The University of King’s College has announced its plan to build a new 140,000-square-foot multi-purpose facility to replace the current King’s gym.
Please be advised that CANS office will be closed on Monday, September 30, in observance of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
Industry leaders from across Nova Scotia joined us at Pier 21 on Friday, September 20 for our 162nd Annual General Meeting.
The Mariners Centre’s expansion in Southwest Nova Scotia aims to serve the community for the next 50 years by providing enhanced sports, entertainment and wellness offerings.
CANS is thrilled to announce that registration for the CANS 2024 Stanhope Simpson Insurance Women in Construction Forum is now open.
Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia requires professional residential renovation and construction contractors to support its Home Modification Program. This program provides renovations to the homes of WCB clients across the province with the objective of providing a safe and accessible home to those in need.
CANS is now accepting nominations for our 2024 Honourary Life Member. Nominations are due by Monday, May 27, 2024.