Statistics // Highlights from “Housing Starts, September 2021”
Nova Scotia’s housing starts (seasonally adjusted annualized rate) totalled 4,592 units in September 2021. This was 94.2% above the revised 2,365 units started in August 2021.
CANSnet Project Preview: NB 21-1290 – New Mi’gmaq Child and Family Services (MCFSNB) Building for Metepenagiag First Nation
The project generally consists of constructing a new Mi’gmaq Child and Family Services building (MCFSNB) For Metepenagiag First Nation to be located at Indian Garden Road, Red Bank Reserve, New Brunswick.
Now Hiring! Join CANS As Our New Community Engagement Lead
CANS is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Community Engagement Lead. Reporting to the Director, Policy and Workforce Development, this position is responsible for the planning and administration of all Building Futures for Youth (BFY) community engagement activities.
Apply for CANS Awards at NSCC Before Oct. 18!
Are you a confirmed applicant or current student at NSCC enrolled in a construction-related program? You might be eligible for one of CANS awards! The deadline to apply for Fall awards is October 18, 2021.
Video: Celebrate Our 2021 BFY Program Participants
This 30-minute video features a celebration of our 2021 BFY Students and Host Employers, along with congratulations from partners, and the presentation of our first Long-Term Host Employer award.
Resource // New CCDC Document Webinars Launching in October
Introducing CCDC Document Webinars, an exciting new initiative beginning in October to address your frequently asked questions and solidify your confidence while using our documents. To kickstart this initiative, our first webinar will focus on the CCDC 9 Statutory Declaration of Progress Payment Distribution forms.
Notice: Construction Safety Nova Scotia Student Vaccine Policy Update
In cooperation with the provincial government’s mandate on vaccines, CSNS will now require all students enrolled in in-person training with Construction Safety Nova Scotia to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Last Call! CANS Advantage Call for 2022 Program Partners Ends October 13
The CANS Advantage Program is still accepting new offers for 2022 partners — but don’t miss your chance to participate! The call for 2022 CANS Advantage partners ends on Wednesday, October 13 at 3:00 p.m.! (Offers will be valid January-December 2022.)
Notice // Canadian Construction Association (CCA) Vaccine Policy
The following was sent from the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) to all members via newsletter on September 20, 2021.
CANSnet Project Preview: NS21-1817 – Municipality of the County of Cumberland – Salt Storage Building Design-Build
The scope of work is the construction of a new salt storage building to the southwest of the existing Springhill Public Works garage, 62 Lisgar Street, Springhill NS.