Apprenticeship Procurement Project

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The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency, in partnership with the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal and the Construction Association of Nova Scotia, is introducing requirements where contractors bidding on provincially-funded construction projects must be engaged in the Apprenticeship Program. As an initial step, a pilot project involving new school construction projects was launched in January 2016. For the pilot project, contractors must be engaged in the Apprenticeship Program in order to be eligible to perform work on these projects. For more information, and to download the application, visit www.nsapprenticeship.ca

If you have any questions, please contact the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency at 1-800-424-5651 or by email at apprenticeship@novascotia.ca.

Managing megaprojects: How joint ventures help companies share the risk and reward

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Experts agree that as long as construction costs continue to rise, the trend toward more JV contracts will also grow. Read more

Manager in fatal scaffolding collapse sentenced to 3½ years

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During sentencing on Monday, Judge Ian MacDonnell said he needed to impose a “significant term” on Kazenelson to make it clear to others that they have a “serious obligation” to ensure the safety of workers. Read more

Construction technologies to adopt in 2016

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January is a good time for businesses to take stock of their operations and evaluate how to work more efficiently, and more profitably, in the coming year. For those in the construction industry, advancements in technology will continue to play a big role. Read more

Global pricing: prepare to talk values, says consultant

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Project pricing in the global construction marketplace is a tremendously important aspect of doing business, but many companies underestimate its impact on their bottom line, said an international pricing expert at a seminar during the recent Buildings Show in Toronto. Read more

Enclosures should match efficiency ambition: Expert

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Advanced HVAC systems can provide marvelous energy efficiency benefits to virtually any building. The problem is that many such systems work harder and claim a larger footprint simply because buildings are often designed with little regard for the thermal performance of their enclosures or the way in which their design influences heating and cooling loads. Read more

Construction sector to fight climate change

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The construction sector has pledged to speed up the fight against climate change with the launch of the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction. Read more

Nova Scotia Watercourse Alteration Installer Certification – deadline October 1st, 2016

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October 1st, 2016 is the deadline to obtain their Nova Scotia Watercourse Alteration Installer Certification to be compliant with legislation in the province.

The Maritime College of Forest Technology will be offering training on the following dates in 2016:

  • Nova Scotia Watercourse Alteration Certification for Sizers (Truro) March 7, 8 & 9 – Best Western Glenngary
  • Nova Scotia Watercourse Alteration Certification for Installers (Truro) March 9, 10 & 11 – Best Western Glenngary
  • Nova Scotia Watercourse Alteration Certification for Sizers (Truro) April 4, 5 & 6 – Holiday Inn Express
  • Nova Scotia Watercourse Alteration Certification for Installers (Truro) April 6, 7 & 8 – Holiday Inn Express
  • Nova Scotia Watercourse Alteration Certification for Sizers (Truro) April 25, 26 & 27 – Holiday Inn Express
  • Nova Scotia Watercourse Alteration Certification for Installers (Truro) April 27, 28 & 29 – Holiday Inn Express
  • Nova Scotia Watercourse Alteration Certification for Sizers (Truro) May 9, 10 & 11 – Best Western Glenngary
  • Nova Scotia Watercourse Alteration Certification for Installers (Truro) May 11, 12 & 13 – Best Western Glenngary
  • Nova Scotia Watercourse Alteration Certification for Sizers (Truro) November 14, 15 & 16 – Best Western Glenngary
  • Nova Scotia Watercourse Alteration Certification for Installers (Truro) November 16, 17 & 18 – Best Western GlenngaryFor more information contact:
    Todd MacPherson
    Supervisor of Continuing Education
    Maritime College of Forest Technology
    Office: 506 458 0649

Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency – Atlantic Trades Harmonization

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The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA) has been actively involved in the national and Atlantic trades harmonization initiatives.  We have created a “Harmonization Update” report that is available on the NSAA website under “What’s New”.  It is listed as, “Harmonization: Nova Scotia Advances Apprentice Mobility”.   Read the Report.  Learn more.

The Update provides information on:
•             The Provincial-Territorial Apprentice Mobility Protocol
•             The National (CCDA) Harmonization Initiative
•             The Atlantic (AAHP) Harmonization Initiative
•             5 areas Nova Scotia needs to make changes to the General Regulations, and
•             A brief on current actions and future milestones

There is an opportunity to provide feedback – the submission deadline is January 31, 2016.

The Future of Architecture: Moss, Not Mirrors

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Instead of developing surfaces resistant to moss and lichen, the BiotA lab wants to build facades that are “bioreceptive.” Read more