CANS Spring Fling Cancelled for 2020

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With the current pandemic top of mind, CANS board of directors and management are carefully monitoring and proactively planning to ensure that we do our part to limit the spread of the virus. To this end, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Spring Fling, which had been planned for May 28th, 2020.

The Spring Fling will return on May 27, 2021, and we look forward to your enthusiastic involvement. We will continue to monitor and evaluate our operational activities. As this situation continues to evolve, we will update you on any changes in our planned activities.

Thank you again for your continued investment in your Association.

Questions? For more information about CANS Events, contact: Michelle Peters, Events Lead at mpeters@cans.ns.ca

Virtual Q&A Series to Explore Trades Continues with Welding on May 14

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Do you know any youth who are eager to learn more about a career in construction and the trades? Share this information with them! Our virtual Q&A sessions explore careers in construction from the comfort of home, every Thursday until June 15.

THIS WEEK: Building Futures for Youth and CANS Construction Connection are proud to present:

Q&A Session Two – Welding (with Doug Ware)

  • Date: Thursday, May 14
  • Time: 12:30 p.m. (approx. 30-45 minutes)
  • Who: Doug Ware, Operations Manager and Red Seal Certified Welder with RKO Steel in Dartmouth, NS

Click here on May 14 to access this Zoom session!

Did you miss a session?

Learn about carpentry and more with these sessions on-demand. Click here to watch our previous sessions now.

CANS Board of Director Applications Due Friday, May 15

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CANS is seeking two individuals to join our industry-based Board of Directors. If you are interested in rolling up your sleeves, getting involved and advancing the interests of our industry, we want to hear from you before Friday, May 15 at 4:00 p.m.!

Applicants must meet one or more of the following criteria as determined by our governance matrix:

  • Are a female industry professional who is in a middle-to-senior role within your firm
  • Are a small-to-medium-sized contractor
  • Are based in rural NS, specifically the South Shore and/or CBRM
  • Are a member of an under-represented community
  • Have expertise in industry and government relations, standard practices or advocacy

To apply, please send your name, contact information, resume and a statement of intended contributions to Sheryl Farrington at sfarrington@cans.ns.ca.

CANS calls on the Province to consider the creation of an Emergency COVID-19 Construction Cost and Reimbursement Program

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On May 1, CANS called on the Province to consider the creation of an Emergency COVID-19 Construction Cost and Reimbursement Program. 

Read CANS full letter to Deputy Minister of the Department of Business, Bernie Miller.

Survey: How is COVID-19 is Affecting your Business?

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How is COVID-19 affecting your business? To help us better understand the impact of COVID-19 and the needs of our members, we are asking you to provide your feedback. This survey will take approximately 5-7 minutes to complete.

Complete this survey now.

2020 Nova Scotia Construction Guide – Now Available Online!

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Have you heard? It’s here! CANS 2020 Nova Scotia Construction Guide is now available online. The Construction Guide includes information about CANS programs and services; a list of standard construction contracts and documents; our membership directory and members trade codes; and a quick reference of industry partner associations. The Construction Guide is fully interactive. Click on any advertisement or CANS area of service and you will be taken to that specific website!   

Click here to access CANS 2020 Nova Scotia Construction Guide.

BFY & CANS Construction Connection Program – Virtual Q&A Will Help Youth Explore Construction Careers from Home

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Just because we’re social distancing doesn’t mean we can’t safely explore careers in construction together! Do you know any youth who are eager to learn more about a career in construction and the trades? Share this information with them! They’ll be able to explore careers in construction from the comfort of home with our upcoming series of virtual Q&A sessions.

Every Thursday from May 7 – June 15, Building Futures for Youth and CANS Construction Connection will host virtual Q&A sessions with successful local tradespeople and construction professionals.

Session One – Howie Doiron, Red Seal Carpenter

For more information, please contact Alain Lefebvre, alefebvre@cans.ns.ca or 902-456-6444.

Revisit CANSTech 2020 – Watch our Wrap Video!

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While it remains to be seen when we can get together again, we’re looking back to our last big event, CANSTech!

Did you miss our construction innovation and technology trade show, CANSTech 2020? Stroll the tradeshow floor and get to know some of our exhibitors, relive the experience watching our NEW CANSTech Wrap video.

Can’t get enough CANSTech?

Watch the full-length sessions from Jonathan Marsh as well as our keynote panel on generational change in the workforce, featuring panellists Mike Castellani (Able Electric), Kristina Kaiser (Colliers Project Leaders) and Paul Stewart (Pomerleau). (CANS Members, log in for exclusive access to Keynote David Coletto’s full presentation!) Watch our CANSTech 2020 Speaker Sessions on-demand.

Virtual Q&A Will Help Youth Explore Construction Careers from Home

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BFY & CANS Construction Connection Program -Virtual Q&A Will Help Youth Explore Construction Careers from Home

Just because we’re social distancing doesn’t mean we can’t safely explore careers in construction together! Do you know any youth who are eager to learn more about a career in construction and the trades? Share this information with them! They’ll be able to explore careers in construction from the comfort of home with our upcoming series of virtual Q&A sessions.

Every Thursday from May 7 – June 15, Building Futures for Youth and CANS Construction Connection will host virtual Q&A sessions with successful local tradespeople and construction professionals.

Session One – Howie Doiron, Red Seal Carpenter

 For more information, please contact Alain Lefebvre, alefebvre@cans.ns.ca or 902-456-6444.

CANS Office Closure – CANS Staff working remotely week of April 27, 2020

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CANS staff will continue to work remotely the week of April 27, 2020, based on the advice of public health officials. All digital services remain active. Please understand there may be delays in certain CANS services but we are actively working on to keep any issues minimal. 

For more CANS updates throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, visit: https://www.cans.ns.ca/cans-covid-19-information-centre/