Landmark ruling would provide relief to contractors in bankruptcy cases
/in front, news/by Alison ClackPayment issues demonstrate themselves in various forms and cause a lot of sleepless nights to the members of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA). Payment issues also trouble owners as projects may be delayed, and, at the end of the day, tax payers may suffer. This article provides an overview of an important win for our […]
CANSTech2020 – the Construction Technology and Innovation Trade Show
/in events, front, news/by Alison ClackAfter a successful inaugural event in 2018, the Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) is pleased to announce CANSTech2020 – the Construction Technology and Innovation Trade Show. Teaming up again with our Presenting Sponsor Procore, we are excited to bring you another round of world-class speakers and some of the best innovations our industry has […]
Seven areas to tackle poor productivity in construction with technology
/in front, news/by Alison ClackIn the 2017 report “Reinventing construction through a productivity revolution”, MGI argued that, if construction sector productivity were just to catch up with that of the total economy, there would be a cumulative productivity boost of up to 60%, translating into a 2% global GDP boost. Click HERE for more.
Federal tax incentive creates big opportunity for firms purchasing new equipment.
/in front, news/by Alison ClackCanadian construction companies have at least one reason to thank U.S. President Donald Trump. He may have started the ongoing trade spat that’s caused havoc in the markets for construction steel and aluminum, but the recent American tax reforms he championed have prompted Ottawa to respond in kind, pushing forward changes designed to aid Canadian […]