Statistics // Highlights from ‘Canada GDP by Industry, January 2025’
Real Gross Domestic Product in Canada grew 0.4% in January 2025 following a gain of 0.3% in December 2024.
Building Code Adaptation sessions from CANS and CHBANS
/in front/by CANSIn preparation for changes to Nova Scotia’s Building Code Regulations, the Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) and the Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Nova Scotia (CHBANS) partnered to deliver a province-wide training initiative.
Memo // End-of-use deadline in 2025 for equipment containing Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
/in front, Uncategorized/by CANSThe December 31, 2025 end-of-use deadline set by the PCB Regulations is now less than a year away.
Nominations open for CANS Board of Directors & Committees
/in front/by CANSWe are now accepting nominations to our Board of Directors and Committees, applications are due by Friday, April 25.
CCA welcomes new Board of Directors — including two CANS Members
/in front, Uncategorized/by CANSCongratulations to Alan MacIntosh (Marco Group Limited) and Brad Scott (Basin Contracting Limited) for joining CCA’s 2025-2026 Board of Directors.
Statistics // Industry highlights – ‘building permits’ and ‘building construction’
/in front/by CANSIncluding statistics from ‘Building permits, January 2025’ and ‘Building construction, January 2025.’
CANS wins Canadian Construction Association’s 2024 Workforce Excellence Award
/in front, Uncategorized/by Alison ClackThe Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) Workforce Excellence Award. This national recognition highlights CANS’ commitment to advancing workforce development and strengthening the construction industry in Nova Scotia.
Statistics // Industry highlights – Labour market trends and labour force survey
/in front, Uncategorized/by CANSIncludes statistics from ‘Labour market trends, February 2025’ and ‘Labour force survey, February 2025.’
Government of Canada announces support measures for Canadian businesses impacted by U.S. tariffs
/in front/by CANSThe Government of Canada has announced a number of measures to support and defend Canadian jobs through this turbulent time.
News // How N.S. construction industry will feel impact of Trump’s tariffs
/in front/by CANSDuncan Williams, CANS President & CEO joined Tom Murphy on CBC Nova Scotia News to discuss the impact of U.S. tariffs on Nova Scotia’s construction industry.