Good Practice Documents

Quality Management Manual

• CANS Quality Management Manual was written in 1995/96 in conjunction with Henson College at Dalhousie University to assist the industry in preparing quality management programs for their businesses.

CCDC Bulletins and News

Bulletins and news regarding revisions or new CCDC documents.
Free Download of CCDC 9A & 9B Statutory Declaration forms.

Gold Seal Program

• CCA Gold Seal Certification Program is a national certification program for construction Project Managers, Superintendents and Estimators.
• Certification is based on the candidate's education, experience and their ability to satisfy the rigorous standards of the Program. This may mean the successful completion of a Gold Seal exam.
• The Gold Seal Certificate was developed by the industry for the industry and is a voluntary certification program for the individual.
• The Certificate signifies that the individual has attained a nationally recognized level of experience and competence as a Project Manager, Superintendent or Estimator.
• For information and application forms contact CANS office cans@cans.ns.ca

CCA Standard Documents

Reference to CCA documents available as free downloads such as

• CCA 29 Guide on Standard Contracting and Bidding Procedures
• CCA 50 A Prime Contractor's Guide to Projecct Financing and Payment Security
• CCA 81 A Best Practice Guide to Solid Waste Reduction
• CCA 82 Mould Guidelines for the Canadian Construction Industry
• CCA 83 Environmental Best Practices Guideline for Asphalt Plants

CSC - Construction Specifications Canada

For information on the National Master Format or other speficiaiton issues.

AGC - The Associated General Contractors of America

Information and documents on doing business in the US for general contractors.

ASC - Associated Speciality Contractors

One of several US trade contractor organizations.

CICA - Confederation of International Construction Associations