Dora Construction Ltd

11/02/2026

"I think building a diverse workforce is very important because it mirrors the communities that we live and build in and grow in."

DORA Director of Human Resources, Betsy Sisco, in her own words, and the reason she's the 2026 Ally Award of Excellence recipient. The award comes from the Government of Nova Scotia and recognizes an outstanding commitment to equity, diversity, access and inclusion in Nova Scotia's apprenticeship system.

Congratulations, Betsy. We're so lucky to have you. 👏

10/26/2026

Congratulations, Andrea! 👏

We've worked with Andrea and her team at Andrea Doncaster Engineering Limited on affordable housing across Nova Scotia, including Sunflower Court in Lakeside, True North in Dartmouth, and Eleanor's Court in Sydney, as well as the Dunkeld and Hantsport apartment buildings in Lantz.

The award recognizes engineers who have advanced women in the profession and served as role models within it. We're better because of the people we collaborate with, and Andrea is one of the best of them; steady on a hard project, and just as committed to bringing the next generation of women into engineering.

Congratulations on the 2026 S.L. Devereaux Award for the Advancement of Women in the Engineering Profession as awarded by Engineers Nova Scotia.

Congratulations to Andrea Doncaster, P.Eng., structural engineer and founder of Andrea Doncaster Engineering Limited, on receiving the 2026 S.L. Devereaux Award for the Advancement of Women in the Engineering Profession. The award recognizes contributions to advancing women in engineering and serving as role models within the profession.

Through her engineering practice, teaching, and mentorship, Andrea has supported emerging professionals and encouraged young women to explore careers in engineering. Her involvement with Dalhousie University, Engineers Nova Scotia, and initiatives such as Go ENG Girl and Techsploration reflects her ongoing commitment to engineering education and creating opportunities for women in the field.

Learn more about Andrea and her contributions at https://www.engnsconf.ca/andreadoncaster

10/22/2026

🔑 The Hantsport at Kiln Creek has been home to a growing community of residents since 2022, and two of its homes are available now.

It’s the everyday things: coffee on the balcony, a workout in the fitness room, the cat in the sunny corner. The practical things are covered too: in-suite laundry and heat pumps, heated garage parking, secure storage, water included, stainless steel appliances throughout.

1 bedroom from $1,650/month. 2 bedrooms from $2,000/month. Cat-friendly, smoke-free, with a community room for gathering.

If Lantz is calling, we’d love to hear from you:
📞 782-820-4663
✉️ [email protected]
Leasing by Somerled Properties

10/21/2026

Congratulations on 20 years, Women Unlimited NSCC! We're proud to stand with you supporting women building careers in trades and technology across Nova Scotia, from first site tour to first job.
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🎉 Sponsor shoutout! 🎉
We are sending our thanks this morning to Dora Construction Ltd for their generous support of our upcoming 20th Anniversary Celebration at Steele Wheels Motor Museum in Halifax.

Dora Construction, and in particular HR Director Betsy Sisco, is a valued partner and longtime industry friend of Women Unlimited. We are truly grateful for the ongoing support, from hosting job site tours and in-person presentations to providing networking and career opportunities for our program graduates.
Thank you for helping us build a stronger future together. 💪🏿💪💪🏾

10/14/2026

Five floors. 19 homes. Windows in, siding done. 🏗️

At 90 Pinecrest Dr. in Dartmouth, DORA is building one- and two-bedroom homes for Tawaak Housing Association, a non-profit that has been providing affordable housing across Nova Scotia since 1981.

Every one of these will be somebody’s front door. We’re honoured to be building them with Tawaak.

Planning a housing project of your own? Let’s talk.

10/09/2026

Guess what's going inside The New Dawn Youth and Family Centre in Glace Bay 🛹

An indoor skate bowl, built for year-round sessions, because Cape Breton winters wait for no one.

It's just one of the standout features of this community building , DORA and are bringing to Glace Bay.

More sneak peeks as the project progresses. Who's dropping in first when it opens? 👇

10/07/2026

Our newest affordable housing community - full showcase coming soon. What should we show first?👇

10/07/2026

Sneak peek 👀

A first glimpse of our newest affordable housing community.

Solar panels overhead. Courtyards made for neighbours. Homes built solid.

The full showcase is coming soon but until then, what should we show you first: the homes, the courtyard, or the story behind the build? 👇

10/02/2026

⛪ A restoration project is underway at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lunenburg, home to Canada's oldest Lutheran congregation.

Our work covers the main sanctuary roof and the 41-metre steeple: stripping the old shingles, then installing new sheathing, roof wrap, step flashing, and new architectural shingles.

The back side of the sanctuary roof is complete, and our team is now working on the steeple and custom details for the church, including new spire crosses.

Work like this is about preserving the craftsmanship that went into this building decades ago.

More to come as the project nears completion.

📍65 Fox St, Lunenburg, NS
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10/01/2026

📣 Project update: the volumetric modules for the upcoming childcare facility StFX University have have been craned into place!

The Eastcut team manufactured these units in their controlled production environment in Trenton, with interior finishes already in place, before delivering them to site. DORA’s team now takes over on-site construction.

This is one of three modular childcare facilities we’re delivering across the province, with builds also underway at Cape Breton University and in Inverness, helping make childcare more accessible for parents, caregivers, students, and faculty.

👉 Stay tuned as these modules come together.