Statistics // Highlights from “Labour Productivity and Hours Worked, 2021”
Statistics Canada has released preliminary labour productivity accounts for 2021. Labour productivity represents the amount of real value added generated per hour worked.
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Statistics // Highlights from “Infrastructure: Roads and Bridges, 2020”
Statistics Canada has released new infrastructure data on publicly owned roads and bridges for 2020. In 2020, Nova Scotia had 28,340 kilometres of publicly owned highways and roads. The largest portions of Nova Scotia roads are local roads, followed by collector and arterial roads.
Notice // National AccessAbility Week is from May 29 to June 4
Join CANS in recognizing National AccessAbility Week, May 29 to June 4, 2022. Imagine a Canada where no one is left out. A Canada that doesn’t just accommodate disability, but one that is disability-inclusive from the start. That’s the Canada we deserve. National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) week is dedicated to disability inclusion and accessibility in Canada.
Notice // Call for Innovations in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction in Concrete Construction
The Province of Nova Scotia, in cooperation with the Construction Association of Nova Scotia (including Atlantic Concrete, the Nova Scotia Road Builders Association, Ocean Contractors, Dexel Developments, Lindsay Construction, and the Cement Association of Canada), has engaged the Dalhousie University Faculty of Engineering to do an independent third-party study of technologies to reduce the Greenhouse Gas emissions related to concrete construction.
Statistics // Building Construction Highlights for Construction (March 2022)
The following statistics were released by the Finance and Treasury Board on May 17, 2022. Total Nova Scotia building construction investment was $506.8 million in March 2022.
Thank You to the Attendees of the 2022 CANS Home Depot Pro De-Icer!
On Friday, May 13, the 2022 CANS Home Depot Pro De-Icer kicked off in downtown Halifax at the Halifax Convention Centre. Nearly 1,600 attendees gathered for our first De-Icer in over two years. The evening was well worth the wait with exceptional fine dining, musical entertainment, and networking opportunities.
Release // “Leading the Way to Greener Energy: Retrofit Project Creates North America’s Tallest Solar-Integrated Building”
The tallest solar integrated building in North America will be at Saint Mary’s University on the completion of a new project at the Loyola residence building.
Notice // Your First Look at Harbour Bridges Summer Construction and Planned Closures
There will be ten weekend closures between May 22 and November 1, 2022. A weekend closure starts at 7:00 p.m. on Friday evening and runs through to 5:30 AM on the following Monday morning.
Resource // CCDC Document Webinars to Review CCDC 11 on June 9
The webinar will explain everything there is to know about the CCDC 11, including the two new sections on insurance references and health and safety. Whether you are preparing or receiving the CCDC 11, you won’t want to miss this informative webinar!
Workforce Development // Seeking Female-Identifying Industry Trainers to Lead New CANS Women in Construction Program
CANS is seeking qualified facilitators that can co-develop and present on one or more topics for the inaugural CANS Women in Construction Program. A new initiative for CANS Education, this program will be designed for women at all levels working in the construction industry who wish to take on a leadership role, contribute more to their teams, advance their careers, and build upon their network!