Articles from Construct Connect Canada

A $7.4 billion hospital expansion project is currently underway in downtown Halifax. The site preparations include the installation of fencing, site trailers, and heavy equipment, as well as the erection of two tower cranes. This development, adjacent to the QEII Halifax Infirmary, is recognized as the most ambitious healthcare infrastructure project in Atlantic Canada.

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is proposing a significant expansion of the province's offshore wind energy sector. This initiative is in response to Prime Minister Mark Carney's vision of transforming Canada into an "energy superpower." Houston is seeking federal funding from the Liberal government to support this ambitious project.

Nova Scotia is investing $10 million to enhance the construction industry through the establishment of the Cape Breton Trades Exhibition Centre. This new facility aims to provide hands-on exploration and learning opportunities for youth, community groups, and apprentices. The investment will support three main initiatives focused on encouraging more Nova Scotians to pursue careers in the trades.