Archived News & Press Releases
2022
December 20, 2022 – QEII redevelopment plan – budget; labour shortages; supply chain issues (media mention – News 95.7, The Todd Veinotte Show)
December 12, 2022 – N.S. construction industry happy with QEII redevelopment plan (media mention – CBC News)
October 26, 2022 – Interest Rates and Construction (media mention – Global News)
October 21, 2022 – Nova Scotia government is taking steps to help settle pay disputes in the construction industry sooner (media mention – News 95.7, The Todd Veinotte Show)
October 19, 2022 – Province Wants Adjudicators for Builder Pay Disputes (media mention – All Nova Scotia)
October 18, 2022 – Legislation Addresses Payment Disputes in Construction Industry (press release – Nova Scotia Provincial Government)
October 18, 2022 – New N.S. agency to settle construction industry pay disputes (media mention – CBC News)
October 12, 2022 – Why those needing chimney repairs in Cape Breton may have a long wait (media mention – CBC News)
October 7, 2022 – Fiona: One week after N.S. premier asked for more troops, fewer boots on ground (media mention – Global News)
October 6, 2022 – Nova Scotia braces for rebuilding challenges after Hurricane Fiona’s destruction (media mention – News 95.7, The Todd Veinotte Show)
October 5, 2022 – Rising costs, labour shortages stand in way of quick Fiona rebuild in Nova Scotia (media mention – CBC News)
October 5, 2022 – Labour shortages hamper recovery efforts (media mention – CTV News)
September 27, 2022 – Labour shortage strains rebuild efforts (media mention – All Nova Scotia)
September 22, 2022 – CANS advisory: Members secure worksites in preparation for Fiona (media mention – Daily Commercial News)
September 22, 2022 – Province doing safety checks on construction cranes in Halifax ahead of storm (media mention – CBC Nova Scotia)
August 27, 2022 – Construction industry says new bylaw changes will impact all (media mention – City News)
August 25, 2022 – Duncan Williams, feedback regarding bylaw changes (media mention – All Nova Scotia)
August 24, 2022 – Halifax Council Looks Keen to Limit Construction Noise (media mention – All Nova Scotia)
August 23, 2022 – Construction group says it’s possible to meet N.S. housebuilding needs for 2030 – but challenges exist (media mention – CBC Nova Scotia)
August 23, 2022 – Builders Pan City Plan To Cut Construction (media mention – All Nova Scotia)
July 7, 2022 – Province trying to train more trades, Apprenticeship Ratios (media mention – All Nova Scotia)
July 6, 2022 – Industry says Noise Bylaw Would Impact Costs, Timelines Of New Halifax Housing (media mention – Huddle)
June 22, 2022 – CANS blasts HRM CPED committee on proposed changes to noise by-law, says city is not contemplating impacts on economy, labour force, environment, and public safety with its decision (CANS press release)
June 12, 2022 – Nova Scotia in midst of labour shortage in skilled trades, experts say (media mention – CBC Nova Scotia)
May 30, 2022 – More help wanted: staffing shortages showing up in unexpected places (media mention – CTV News, Atlantic)
May 25, 2022 – Fuel costs and impact on construction (media mention – News 95.7 – The Todd Veinotte Show, 41:35 – 31:58)
May 25, 2022 – Duncan Williams commentary on pyritic slate dumping in Dartmouth Cove (media mention – All Nova Scotia)
May 20, 2022 – NS construction industry worried projects will be scrapped as fuel prices soar (media mention – CBC Nova Scotia)
February 22, 2022 – Councillor makes ‘inaccurate’ assertions about Halifax construction disruptions: CANS CEO (media mention – Daily Commercial News)
February 11, 2022 – Construction Association of Nova Scotia disappointed with HRM Councillor Kathryn Morse’s comments on construction site encroachment on public spaces (CANS press release)
2021
July 26, 2021 – Nova Scotia Prompt Payment Coalition calls on provincial government to commit to final regulatory and adjudication framework by Dec. 30, 2021
June 14, 2021 – Building Futures for Youth program aims to help alleviate the construction labour shortage in Nova Scotia
March 24, 2021 – Construction Association of Nova Scotia wins CCA Partner Association Award of Excellence
2020
October 1, 2020 – Construction Association of Nova Scotia adds second female chair to Board of Directors in Association history
June 15, 2020 – CANS wins 2019 CCA Gold Seal Association Award of Excellence
2019
September 20, 2019 – Centre Plan: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
May 1, 2019 – Prompt Payment legislation coming to Nova Scotia construction industry
January 23, 2019 – Op-Ed in allNovaScotia – Why Nova Scotia Needs Prompt Payment Legislation
2018
September 20, 2018 – The future of the construction industry is here! Join us on Nov. 20 for CANSTech – The Construction Technology & Innovation in Halifax, NS
September 12, 2018 – Newly formed Nova Scotia Prompt Payment Coalition calling on provincial governement to enact prompt payment legislation
2017
June 27, 2017 – Grade six students learn about opportunities in the construction industry
2016
2015
April 7, 2015 – First cohort graduates from Executive Certificate in Construction Leadership program
2014
March 11th, 2014 – CANS wins Partner Association of the Year
February 10th, 2014 – Executive Certificate in Construction Leadership Launch Event
2013
December 6th, 2013- First Contract Arbitration
December 5th, 2013 – Administrative Penalties
October 28th, 2013 – CANS launches new brand identity
March 4, 2013: Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medals