As you are aware, the number of cases of COVID-19 is beginning to rise in Atlantic Canada, particularly in HRM. It is more important than ever to remain vigilant and do our part to help curb the spread of the virus and keep our colleagues and family healthy and safe. Read more about what we can all do to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
The Permit, Planning, Licensing & Compliance Project (PPL&C) is soon going live and the countdown is on. HRM is planning to go live with its Permitting, Planning, Licensing and Compliance solution on Monday, November 30. Read more.
Winter is just around the corner and CANS is looking to brighten the cold, short days with a little holiday cheer. On December 17, we’re inviting YOU to help us celebrate the holidays at CANS Virtual Holiday Social!
Are you dealing with printers who don’t understand your needs? As industry experts, we get it. We know that when you need something printed, you need it now and you need it done right.
In honour of Construction Day, CANS is hosting a Halloween-inspired day of activities perfect for your family. The outdoor event will include, ‘truck’ or treating, a construction-themed colouring contest and scavenger hunt, a petting zoo and more! Costumes are encouraged for the whole family.
This winter, CCDC will be publishing the new version of the CCDC 2 ‘Stipulated Price Contract’ and the brand-new Master Specification for Division 01 ‘General Requirements’ and CCDC 31 ‘Service Contract Between Owner and Consultant’ documents. Online training is being offered to explain the key changes to CCDC 2 and to introduce the new Division 01 document.
In this Municipal Election, the Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) will play an active role, ensuring that the issues important to our members and the industry are top of mind for all candidates. CANS has gathered some tools for you to access during the 2020 Municipal Election through our election portal.
The trend in Nova Scotia building permit values largely reflects the trends in the Halifax market. The value of Halifax building permits decreased 20.3 percent in August 2020, reflecting a 12.4 percent decrease in residential permit values and a 46.1 percent decrease in non-residential permit values.
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“According to the statistics, national population growth was up 1.10 percent to 38,005,238 as of July 1, 2020. Nova Scotia’s population has been growing rapidly since 2015, rising by 36,561 since July 1 of that year.”