Join CANS Team! Now hiring: Building Futures for Youth Program Lead

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!

Strategic planning updates: Your voice matters!

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.

New CCA and CCDC Documents Published

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.

CANS office closure on Tuesday, July 1

Our office will reopen with regular hours (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. CANS Members are asked to plan accordingly for this temporary break in CANS services.

Congratulations to CANS 2025 Gil-Son Construction Golf Tournament winners!

Thank you to all the players and sponsors who were part of CANS 2025 Gil-Son Construction Golf Tournament. Curious which teams took home prizes on the big day? See here for a list of winners from each of our courses!

Statistics for construction: insights from ‘Housing Starts, May 2025’ and ‘Building Permits, April 2025’

Insights from this data indicate that ICI construction has seen consistent growth year to date, with the development largely concentrated in Halifax.

Join CANS Team! Now hiring: Marketing & Communications Lead

The Marketing & Communications Lead is the primary storyteller of the association. They collaborate internally to execute, maintain and evaluate all day-to-day marketing activities. Their discerning eye and proactive nature ensures that tactics align with our broader strategy and members’ needs. Does this sound like you? Join our team!

Statistics for construction: insights from ‘Labour Market Trends, May 2025’

Insights from ‘Labour Market Trends, May 2025’ indicate that the demand for skilled and entry-level labour is intensifying in construction, underscoring the urgency to attract and retain new workers in our industry.

Strategic Plan Renewal: Help chart the course of YOUR Association

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.