CANS office closure on Tuesday, July 1
Our office will reopen with regular hours (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. CANS Members are asked to plan accordingly for this temporary break in CANS services.
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Congratulations to CANS 2025 Gil-Son Construction Golf Tournament winners!
Thank you to all the players and sponsors who were part of CANS 2025 Gil-Son Construction Golf Tournament. Curious which teams took home prizes on the big day? See here for a list of winners from each of our courses!
Statistics for construction: insights from ‘Housing Starts, May 2025’ and ‘Building Permits, April 2025’
Insights from this data indicate that ICI construction has seen consistent growth year to date, with the development largely concentrated in Halifax.
Join CANS Team! Now hiring: Marketing & Communications Lead
The Marketing & Communications Lead is the primary storyteller of the association. They collaborate internally to execute, maintain and evaluate all day-to-day marketing activities. Their discerning eye and proactive nature ensures that tactics align with our broader strategy and members’ needs. Does this sound like you? Join our team!
Statistics for construction: insights from ‘Labour Market Trends, May 2025’
Insights from ‘Labour Market Trends, May 2025’ indicate that the demand for skilled and entry-level labour is intensifying in construction, underscoring the urgency to attract and retain new workers in our industry.
CANS wins Canadian Construction Association’s 2024 Workforce Excellence Award
The Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) Workforce Excellence Award. This national recognition highlights CANS’ commitment to advancing workforce development and strengthening the construction industry in Nova Scotia.
Special Weather Advisory // CANS office closing at 2 p.m. on February 13
12:30 p.m. | Please be advised that given the expected deterioration of weather conditions in HRM, CANS office will close early today, February 13, at 2:00 p.m.
Celebrating Black History Month 2025
February is Black History Month. Join CANS as we celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black Nova Scotians who are building our communities and advancing the construction industry. Throughout the month, and the rest of the year, we’ll honour Black excellence in our industry through profiles of people and businesses and provide tools and resources to help support your organization.
Statistics // Highlights from ‘Building Permits, April 2024’
In April 2024, Nova Scotia’s total building permits (residential and non-residential) rose by 44.2% to $344.3 million (over the previous month, March 2024)