Join CANS Team! Now hiring: Manager, Education & Training
CANS is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Manager, Education & Training.
Federal Candidates Show Their Support for the Construction Industry in “Construction for Canadians” Campaign
/in front, news/by CANS“Construction is the backbone of Canada’s economy,” said Duncan Williams, President and CEO of the Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS). “It’s not just about buildings and infrastructure — it’s about jobs, growth, and the well-being of every community across the country.”
Office Closure // Friday, April 18, 2025
/in front/by CANSPlease be advised that CANS office will be closed on Friday, April 18. CANS office will reopen on Monday, April 21 with regular office hours of 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Statistics // Industry highlights – Labour market and building permits
/in front/by CANSIncluding data from ‘Labour Market Trends, March 2025,’ ‘Labour Force Survey, March 2025’ and ‘Building Permits, February 2025.’
Thank you for attending CANS 2025 Emerging Leaders Curling Bonspiel
/in front/by CANSOn April 4th, the Emerging Leaders hosted our 13th Annual Curling Bonspiel at the CFB Halifax Curling Club.
CANS Scholarships: 2024 NSCC Student Award Recipients
/in front/by CANSCANS is proud to partner with the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) Foundation to offer four distinct awards and scholarships to NSCC students pursuing post-secondary education toward careers in construction.
Canadians believe the federal government is failing to manage Canada’s infrastructure and construction workforce needs
/in front/by CANS“We hear a lot of promises about building more housing, roads, and infrastructure — but none of that happens without workers to do the job,” said Duncan Williams, President and CEO at the Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS).
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.
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.’