CCA has updated its COVID-19 Standardized Protocols for All Canadian Construction Sites to underline the urgency around following health guidelines on worksites, including wearing an N-95 mask or a commercial-grade equivalent, maintaining physical distance while traveling to and from worksites, limiting your daily contacts, working remotely when possible, and washing your hands frequently.
Apply for funding to work with an academic institution to improve productivity, develop a new product or service, and create growth. All applications must be received by 5:00pm (ADT) on October 15, 2021.
Throughout 2021, Efficiency Nova Scotia is offering increased incentives to qualifying small businesses that are upgrading their lighting and/or heating.
Effective April 28, 2021, at 8:00 a.m., Nova Scotia is on two-week provincial lockdown. Premier Rankin and Dr. Strang reiterated that construction sites remain open as industry is following current public health guidelines.
Did you know? Lesley joined CANS as an NSCC student in May 2001!
We wanted to advise you that we have made the difficult decision to cancel our next in-person event, CANS 2021 Spring Fling. The safety of our members and event participants is of the utmost importance. While we want to celebrate a booming construction season, reconnecting in-person with our members across the province is not possible at this time. We look forward to joining you in Cape Breton in 2022.
CANS Office updates and COVID-19 safety reminders and tips for your worksites.
In recent conversations with the Department of Labour and Advanced Education, they have noted that the construction industry is doing an overall good job. It is imperative that you and your employees follow public health orders and directives, including maintaining social distancing, wearing a mask during in-person meetings, and ensuring hand sanitizer is readily available.
Today, Dr. Strang and Premier Rankin addressed the province and introduced new restrictions and measures to help limit the spread of COVID-19. The construction industry worked safely over the last year and we aim to do the same again while respecting all public health guidelines during this next wave.
Find the latest information released on Building Construction statistics, including “Investment in Nova Scotia building construction declined 3.9% in February 2021 compared to the previous month.”
On Monday, April 19, 2021, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, tabled the 2021 federal budget – the first in two years.