Apprenticeship Board of the NS Apprenticeship Agency accepting applications Trade Advisory Committees

The Apprenticeship Board of the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency is inviting applications for members of Trade Advisory Committees (TACs) under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act, Regulations and Operating Charter for the following trades: Automotive Insurance Appraiser (AIA) Elevator Constructor/Mechanic Bricklayer Heavy Duty Equipment Technicial The Board is seeking employers and employees who are knowledgeable […]

Apprenticeship Procurement Project

The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency, in partnership with the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal and the Construction Association of Nova Scotia, is introducing requirements where contractors bidding on provincially-funded construction projects must be engaged in the Apprenticeship Program. As an initial step, a pilot project involving new school construction projects was launched in January […]

Managing megaprojects: How joint ventures help companies share the risk and reward

Experts agree that as long as construction costs continue to rise, the trend toward more JV contracts will also grow. Read more

Manager in fatal scaffolding collapse sentenced to 3½ years

During sentencing on Monday, Judge Ian MacDonnell said he needed to impose a “significant term” on Kazenelson to make it clear to others that they have a “serious obligation” to ensure the safety of workers. Read more

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