Resources for Nova Scotia Stakeholders Impacted by Steel/Aluminum Trade Action

Nova Scotia’s Department of Intergovernmental Affairs is working to update and share information with stakeholders impacted by recent trade actions initiated by the United States. On June 1, 2018, the U.S. imposed tariffs on certain products of steel and aluminum from Canada. The Government of Canada continues to work for the full and permanent removal […]

NS non-residential construction investment Q2, 2018

Nova Scotia’s non-residential building construction investment (seasonally adjusted) was $173.1 million in the second quarter of 2018. This was 2.6 per cent higher than the previous quarter owing to an increase, in the largest component, commercial (+10.7%) and declines in industrial (-1.2%) and institutional and governmental (-28.3%). Read more.

Using drones for inventory and job flyover on heavy civil construction sites

Now that drones are so readily available, how can drones be used in construction? Specifically, how are they applicable in the heavy civil construction space? They have many value add applications that address key challenges and there are three major areas that drones can be used by heavy civil contractors. Read more

B.C. introduces Community Benefits Agreements

A new agreement for key public-sector infrastructure projects in B.C. will deliver good-paying jobs, better training and apprenticeships, and more trades opportunities for Indigenous peoples, women, and youth around the province. Read more.

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