Call for Nominations: CANS 2025 Leader in Safety Award
This award recognizes an organization that demonstrates exceptional commitment to workplace health and safety.
Call for Nominations: CANS 2025 Excellence In Innovation Award
/in front/by CANSThis award recognizes an organization that has demonstrated creativity and forward-thinking by implementing innovative practices. Whether through new approaches to project delivery, process design, mentorship, digital technology, or environmental sustainability, the winning company will exemplify a commitment to improving the construction industry through bold and effective change.
Call for Nominations: CANS 2025 Champion in Education & Training Award
/in front/by CANSThe Champion in Education & Training Award recognizes a CANS member company that has shown exceptional leadership and commitment to advancing education, training, and professional development in Nova Scotia’s construction industry.
Join CANS Team! Now hiring: Building Futures for Youth Program Lead
/in front, Uncategorized/by CANSThe 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!
/in front/by CANSThe 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
/in front, news/by CANSThis 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
/in front/by Alison ClackOur 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!
/in front, Uncategorized/by Alison ClackThank 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’
/in front/by Alison ClackInsights from this data indicate that ICI construction has seen consistent growth year to date, with the development largely concentrated in Halifax.