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COVID-19 Update for CANS Members – April 23, 2021

April 23, 2021/in front/by Alison Clack

CANS Office updates and COVID-19 safety reminders and tips for your worksites.

In recent conversations with the Department of Labour and Advanced Education, they have noted that the construction industry is doing an overall good job. It is imperative that you and your employees follow public health orders and directives, including maintaining social distancing, wearing a mask during in-person meetings, and ensuring hand sanitizer is readily available.

COVID-19 Update for CANS Members – April 22, 2021

April 22, 2021/in front, Uncategorized/by CANS

As you are aware, the number of cases of COVID-19 is quickly rising in Nova Scotia, particularly in HRM. It is more important than ever to remain vigilant and do our part to help curb the spread of the virus and keep our colleagues and family healthy and safe. Today, Dr. Strang and Premier Rankin addressed the province and introduced new restrictions and measures to help limit the spread of COVID-19.

STATS — Building Construction (February 2021)

April 22, 2021/in front/by Alison Clack

Find the latest information released on Building Construction statistics, including “Investment in Nova Scotia building construction declined 3.9% in February 2021 compared to the previous month.”

NEWS — Highlights from Federal Budget 2021-2022 – Impact on the Construction Industry

April 21, 2021/in front, news/by Alison Clack

On Monday, April 19, 2021, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, tabled the 2021 federal budget – the first in two years.

CANSnet Project Preview: NS21-0608 – QEII New Generation Project (HI ED Administration Offices Relocation)

April 20, 2021/in front, Uncategorized/by Alison Clack

The redevelopment of the QEII Health Sciences Centre is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to rethink and rebuild the way we deliver health care. It is a massive, multi-year project that’s laying out how we’ll meet the health care needs of Nova Scotians for the next 50 years. It will also allow services to be moved out of the ageing Centennial, Victoria and Dickson buildings on the Victoria General (VG) site of the QEII.

RESOURCE —Toolkit for Air Source Heat Pump Sizing and Selection

April 19, 2021/in front/by Alison Clack

Natural Resources Canada has developed a package of materials related to air source heat pump (ASHP) sizing and selection, intended for use by mechanical system designers and renovation contractors. The materials were designed to assist these individuals with sizing and selecting ASHPs for Canadian climates, in both new and existing (retrofit) residential applications.

STATS — Labour Market Trends for March 2021

April 19, 2021/in front, Uncategorized/by Alison Clack

*Labour force survey results reflect the period from March 14 to 20. Compared to the previous reference week in February 2021, public health measures were less restrictive. Measures eased in Newfoundland and Labrador, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia.

NOTICE — You’re Invited to NSCC’s Virtual Townhall Session

April 19, 2021/in front, Uncategorized/by Alison Clack

NSCC is inviting key partners to join NSCC President, Don Bureaux and their local NSCC Campus Principal for an update on the College, the impact that you have had through Make Way Campaign in your community and a sneak peek into what’s coming up next!