Billion-dollar construction boom to create hundreds of good jobs in Cape Breton



SYDNEY, NS / March 24, 2021 — The Chronicle Herald digs into the billion-dollar construction boom forecast for Cape Breton, including an overview of major projects, jobs, training, diversification and more. Featuring interviews with Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council (NSCSC)’s Executive Director, Trent Soholt and NSCC – Marconi Campus’s Principal, Fred Tilley.

“This is the most excited I have been about a forecast in this industry in the past 16 years – I am excited for Cape Breton […]

“These are generational projects that are going to provide opportunities for Cape Bretoners in a way that we haven’t seen here forever, and it’s going to leave a legacy for the region moving forward.” – Trent Soholt

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