Charbonneau commission

Extract from the inquiry report on the granting and management of public contracts in the construction industry (Charbonneau commission): Recommendation 15 – To reduce delays in payments to construction contractors During testimony before the Commission, several contractors have reported the problem of delays in payment of invoices submitted to public work providers (DOP). Generally, payment […]

CANS Golf Tournament: REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

New location: Glen Arbour Golf Course and The Links at Brunello Date: June 16, 2016 REGISTER NOW Sponsorship Opportunities Available! Contact Britney for more information: bmacneil@cans.ns.ca or 902-499-2939

Halifax firm injects CO2 into concrete and reduces carbon footprint

New concrete, developed in Nova Scotia, is stronger and faster-setting than regular concrete. The concrete is injected with carbon dioxide, an ingredient that makes a stronger, faster-setting product with a lower carbon footprint, according to its developer CarbonCure Technologies, based in Burnside, N.S. Read more

Former construction exec sentenced to 38-month prison term on fraud charges

Prosecutors said the former CFO of St.Louis-based PARIC Construction used the company’s American Express card to charge personal expenses, and then doctored the reports to cover it up. Read more

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