Statistics // Industry highlights – building construction and price index
Including highlights from ‘Building Construction, February 2025’ and ‘Building Construction Price Index, Q1 2025.’
Including highlights from ‘Building Construction, February 2025’ and ‘Building Construction Price Index, Q1 2025.’
This year’s event brought nearly 1,900 industry professionals to the Halifax Convention Centre, making it our largest De-Icer yet!
CANS is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Manager, Education & Training.
“Construction is the backbone of Canada’s economy,” said Duncan Williams, President and CEO of the Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS). “It’s not just about buildings and infrastructure — it’s about jobs, growth, and the well-being of every community across the country.”
Please be advised that CANS office will be closed on Friday, April 18. CANS office will reopen on Monday, April 21 with regular office hours of 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Including data from ‘Labour Market Trends, March 2025,’ ‘Labour Force Survey, March 2025’ and ‘Building Permits, February 2025.’
On April 4th, the Emerging Leaders hosted our 13th Annual Curling Bonspiel at the CFB Halifax Curling Club.
CANS is proud to partner with the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) Foundation to offer four distinct awards and scholarships to NSCC students pursuing post-secondary education toward careers in construction.
“We hear a lot of promises about building more housing, roads, and infrastructure — but none of that happens without workers to do the job,” said Duncan Williams, President and CEO at the Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS).
Real Gross Domestic Product in Canada grew 0.4% in January 2025 following a gain of 0.3% in December 2024.