N.S. is preparing to adopt the 2020 National Building Codes starting on April 1, 2025 in a 4-year phased in implementation. The new national codes provide guidance on enhancing the accessibility and energy efficiency of buildings and include the 2020 National Building Code, National Plumbing Code and the National Energy Code for Buildings.
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Construction
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Added on 2024-09-20
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Nova Scotia
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Cape Breton Regional Municipality has awarded $6.6M to two developers for housing projects in Sydney - Cape Breton University ($5.4M) to build 145 housing units at the former Tartan Downs horse racing track, and Joneljim Concrete Construction ($1.2M) to add 144 units to its Cossitt Heights subdivision.
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Construction
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Added on 2024-07-03
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Cape Breton Region, NS
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The Halifax Particular Council of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is constructing 38 affordable housing units for people aged 50 and older who are experiencing homelessness. The $15M non-profit housing project funded by all three levels of government is expected to open in March 2025.
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Construction
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Added on 2024-06-07
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Halifax Region, NS
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Habitat for Humanity NS has dropped a long-planned $30M 52-unit affordable housing project in Spryfield citing spiking construction, labour costs, and house prices. The non-proft is currently in talks to sell the land to the Spryfield Social Enterprise and Affordable Housing Society.
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Construction
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Added on 2024-06-03
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Halifax Region, NS
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Halifax council has voted for a number of zoning changes, which will allow thousands of new housing units to be built, with the help of $79M from the Housing Accelerator Fund. The new housing plan will allow for more housing density and taller buildings.
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Public administration
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Added on 2024-05-24
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Halifax Region, NS
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The N.S. Government has announced $11.8M for new affordable public housing for up to 82 people in western Nova Scotia. The 26 new modular housing units will be built over the next year in Shelburne, Liverpool, Digby and Wedgeport and will be a mix of 3 eightplexes and 1 duplex.
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Added on 2024-05-22
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Southern Region, NS
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