Thank You for Attending CANS 2024 Arrow Construction Products Spring Fling
Thank you to each of our sponsors, attendees and guests who joined us in celebrating construction in Cape Breton on May 16.
CANS 2024 Win Your Membership Contest
/in front, news/by CANSReady to renew your CANS Membership? Pay your invoice by June 14 to be automatically entered into a draw to win your membership!
Office Closure: Monday, May 20, 2024
/in front, news/by CANSPlease be advised that CANS office will be closed on Monday, May 20.
Statistics // Building construction price index, Q1 2024
/in front, news/by CANSHalifax’s residential building construction prices increased by 8.1% from Q1 2023 to Q1 2024 – this was the fastest growth in residential construction costs among major cities.
Statistics // Building construction, February 2024
/in front, news/by CANSInvestment in Nova Scotia building construction increased 2.6% in February 2024 to $515.5 million.
News // ‘Our biggest challenge is labour’: Reaction to Ottawa’s ambitious plan to build millions of homes
/in front, news/by CANS“Our biggest challenge is labour, of course, and having the people to build all the housing. It could be single family, it could be multi-residential. It’s just a people game right now,” said [CANS President & CEO] Duncan Williams.
Thanks to all who attended CANS 2024 Home Depot Pro De-Icer
/in front, news/by CANSOn Friday, April 19, CANS 2024 Home Depot Pro De-Icer marked industry’s kick-off to a busy construction season, with over 1,800 attendees registered for this sold out event!
Highlights from Federal Budget 2024-2025
/in front, news/by CANSOn Tuesday, April 16, the federal government released its 2024-2025 budget with a plan to build a stronger, more sustainable, and more secure Canadian economy.
Release // The Labour Market Assessment Construction Sector Study
/in front, news/by CANSThe Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council (NSCSC) along with ICI industry partners, is conducting a labour market study to better understand the current state of the sector and identify future challenges and opportunities to manage anticipated retirement rates and unprecedented infrastructure investments in our province.
Resource // Applications for CANS Awards at NSCC are open now
/in front, news/by CANSAwards for confirmed applicants or current students at NSCC enrolled in construction-related programs are available now.