The Champion in Education & Training Award recognizes a CANS member company that has shown exceptional leadership and commitment to advancing education, training, and professional development in Nova Scotia’s construction industry.
The BFY Program Lead is the engine behind one of CANS’ most impactful youth programs. They plan, coordinate, and deliver all aspects of the Building Futures for Youth program, working closely with partners to support students exploring careers in construction. Organized, engaging, and passionate about workforce development—does this sound like you? Join our team!
The virtual town halls scheduled for July 7 and 9 as part of CANS’ ongoing strategic planning process have been cancelled. Instead of live, town hall sessions, we’ll be pivoting our efforts to connect with you in ways that better suit your available resources.
This June, the Construction Association (CCA) and the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) are publishing new documents.
You’ll find key updates, including additional order form changes, along with important timelines to consider and share with your document order staff.
As CANS prepares to renew our strategic plan, we’re reaching out to members like you to help guide the path forward. Whether you’re getting your hands dirty on-site or coordinating plans from your office, we want your input to help chart our course and support the industry.
Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Canada increased 0.1% in March 2025 following a decrease of 0.2% in February 2025
In Nova Scotia, we are on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq, who have lived in Mi’kma’ki for over 13,000 years. Their knowledge, leadership, and deep connections to the land continue to shape our province and our industries, including construction.
As Nova Scotia continues to grow — with new housing, infrastructure, and development projects across the province — there’s an opportunity to build more than structures. We can also build a culture of inclusion, fairness, and pride.
Investment in Nova Scotia building construction fell 3.3% in March 2025 to $532.9 million, compared to February 2025.
We had a blast celebrating construction in Cape Breton at CANS 2025 Arrow Construction Products Spring Fling on Thursday, May 22, 2025!