Global Net-zero Energy Building Market to Reach $1.4T by 2035
The world’s net-zero energy market for both commercial and residential projects is expected to grow to $1.4 trillion by 2035, according to a Navigant Research report.Read more
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New from the Transportation Association of Canada: National Guidelines for Work Zone Safety
National Guidelines for Work Zone Safety promotes and facilitates consistent work zone safety practices across Canada by providing information that addresses common work zone issues from human factors and safety perspectives. Read moreor attend a webinar on Jan. 26
New Technologies Could Save Time on Costly Concrete Repairs
Building owners and developers have options other than costly, lengthy and disruptive concrete and reinforcing steel repair projects, members of the Building and Concrete Restoration Association of Ontario told attendees at a Construct Canada seminar held late last year. Read more
IPD Approach Showcased on Oakville Arena Project
The Town of Oakville, Ont. is the first municipality in Canada to use a full Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) approach coupled with lean principles for its Oakville Arena redevelopment project. Read more
Lean Projects Are Three Times More Likely to Complete ahead of Schedule According to Dodge Data & Analytics’ Research
Dodge Data & Analytics recently benchmarked the current state of capital project delivery performance and found a statistically significant correlation between use of Lean methods and better project outcomes. Read more
TFW Program’s ‘Four-in, Four-out’ Rule Scrapped
Ottawa has done away with the Temporary Foreign Worker Program’s four-year cumulative duration rule. The cumulative duration rule was put in place in April 2011, limiting work for some temporary foreign workers in Canada to four years, who then became ineligible to work in Canada for the next four years. “We think it’s quite positive,” […]
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.
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 […]