10 construction industry trends to watch in 2017
From new technologies to collaborative project delivery methods, experts say these trends will shape the industry in the coming year. Read more.
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5 ways CANS can help with New Year’s resolutions for construction pros in 2017
Looking to follow through with your New Years Resolutions this year? CANS Industry Education and Training courses can help! According to this article from Construction Dive, we can help you resolve 4 out of the 5 top resolutions for the Construction Industry: http://ow.ly/gT96307ImlL 1. Advocate for career training = CANS Industry Education and Training Program […]
Regulation Changes – Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency
In October 2016, amendments to the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications General Regulations and all trade regulations were published. These amendments will be implemented on April 1, 2017 and will impact your apprenticeship program. Read more.
Did You Know? Changes to Nova Scotia’s Limitation of Actions Act
Nova Scotia’s new Limitation of Actions Act (the “Act”) came into force on September 1, 2015. The Act significantly limits the time period for which parties in the construction industry are exposed to potential claims. The changes to the Act provide a level of certainty for the industry, as there is now a defined period […]
Help us Plot the Course of our Organization for the Next Five Years
On behalf of the Construction Association of Nova Scotia’s President and Board of Directors, we invite you to one of our strategic planning consultations throughout Nova Scotia. Join us to provide your input on topics important to your organization and the construction industry. Light food and refreshments will be provided. Dates, Times & Locations: Tuesday, […]
How the Emerging Building Method Is Gaining Ground in Construction
With the planned 1800 Terry building in Seattle, Kirkland WA-based Seawest Investment Associates is gunning for the first urban high rise project to be awarded a priority green building permit from the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections. Read more
Automated Vehicles to Drive New Infrastructure
The dawn of a new era of automated vehicles (AVs) will introduce new levels of complexity and unpredictability to the transportation systems of the developed world, says Toronto-based systems engineer Bern Grush of Grush Niles Strategic.Read more
6 Ways Integrated Project Delivery Boosts Results and Cuts Costs in Construction
Construction companies constantly seek ways to improve project efficiencies and avoid cost and schedule overruns. Integrated project delivery (IPD) is a proven, highly effective approach for reducing construction inefficiencies, labor and extra costs while boosting project outcomes. Read more.
CANS Holiday Office Closure
CANS office will be closed for the holidays on Friday, December 23 at 2 pm, reopening on Tuesday, January 3 at 8:30 am. Have a wonderful holiday!
From Daily Stats NS – Building Permits, October 2016
The value of building permits issued in Nova Scotia increased by 27.2 per cent in October, following a decrease of 26.0 per cent in September. Residential permit values rose by 36.0 per cent while non-residential values increased by 8.8 per cent. Compared with October 2015, NS building permits were up 5.5 per cent with an increase […]