Housing Construction Council NS

06/14/2026

Interested in a career in the skilled trades?

Join us on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM for an online Information Session on the Pathways to Red Seal (P2RS) – Enhanced Direct Entry Apprenticeship Program and learn how you can access training, workplace placements, and apprenticeship opportunities. See the zoom link here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81037737708?pwd=ap2G2udkR4WaJptDKkz5629hajvJn8.1

06/12/2026

🎓 Celebrating Success at Our MHCF & THCFF Graduation! 🏠🔨
Graduation day is always special, but hearing the impact of our programs directly from participants and industry leaders makes it even more meaningful.

Those words perfectly captured the spirit of our recent Modular Housing Construction Fundamentals (MHCF) and Tiny Home Construction Finishing Fundamentals (THCFF) graduation.

A sincere thank you to our instructors, industry partners, board members, employers, and supporters who continue to invest in the next generation of skilled trades professionals!

Read more about the graduation here: https://housingconstruction.ca/news-events?c=completed-training-program-homes-delivered-to-west-dalhousie

06/09/2026

We're proud to see the homes built through our Housing Construction Council programs making a real difference in communities across the province!

Three homes constructed by participants in our training programs have been transported to West Dalhousie, where they will provide much-needed housing for local residents.

Read the full CBC story here:

Jamie Borden watched Wednesday as his family’s new home was lowered onto their property in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley. The house was built as part of a community-led program to help those impacted by the Long Lake wildfire last year.

06/09/2026

We're proud to see the homes built through our Housing Construction Council programs making a real difference in communities across the province!

Three homes constructed by participants in our training programs have been transported to West Dalhousie, where they will provide much-needed housing for local residents.

Read the full CBC story here:https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/west-dalhousie-houses-9.7223624

06/08/2026

Some people move mountains— Jessica Ward moves houses! 🏠

Thanks to her incredible coordination, dedication, and countless behind-the-scenes efforts, Musketeer, Hammer Time & Cornelius the Third are one step closer to welcoming home their families in West Dalhousie, Nova Scotia.

Jessica has been the glue holding a million moving pieces together (and probably surviving on coffee and determination along the way!).

We are so grateful for her leadership, hard work, and unwavering commitment to this meaningful project.

Thank you, Jessica Ward, for helping turn hope into homes 🧡🩵💚

06/05/2026

Swipe to see the transformation! 👀➡️🏠

Just a few months ago, these homes were at the start of their story. Now, the first three homes built by the 19 graduates of our Modular Housing Construction Fundamentals (MHCF) and Tiny Home Construction Finishing Fundamentals (THCFF) programs in Lawrencetown have been completed and delivered to the community of West Dalhousie.

From foundation to finish, learners gained hands-on experience, developed valuable skills, and earned industry-recognized microcredentials while building these homes.

We're incredibly proud of this cohort and the lasting impact of their work. Congratulations to our 19 graduates on this remarkable achievement! 🎉

A heartfelt thank you to our valued partners for helping make this project possible: MLA David Bowlby, Roy Hodder Enterprises, Moody’s Crane Rentals, West Dalhousie Community Hall, and Lawrencetown Education Centre (LEC). We’re also grateful to the West Dalhousie community for your support and warm welcome throughout this journey. 💙

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

🔨 Calling All Supervisors & Experienced Tradespeople! 🔨

How do you know when someone is truly competent on the job site? We want your input.

Join us virtually June 9 for Designing Fair and Trusted Assessments and help shape how Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) assessments are developed for Nova Scotia's residential construction industry.

We're looking for supervisors, lead hands, Red Seal tradespeople, and experienced industry professionals who can share their expertise on the best ways to validate skills and competency in the workplace.

Discussion topics include:
✅ Practical workplace evaluations
✅ Supervisor and Red Seal attestation
✅ Fair and transparent assessment processes
✅ Assessor qualifications and training
✅ Pilot ideas and implementation priorities

Choose the session that works best for you:

Afternoon Session (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/designing-fair-and-trusted-assessments-afternoon-session-tickets-1990477853843?aff=oddtdtcreator

Evening Session (6:30 PM – 8:00 PM)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/designing-fair-and-trusted-assessments-evening-session-tickets-1990478368382?aff=oddtdtcreator

*Participants will receive a $50 honorarium for their time and expertise. All participants will be contacted by July 3 to receive honorarium.*

Help us build an assessment system that reflects real workplace expectations and is trusted by both workers and employers.

06/03/2026

Congratulations to the graduates of our Modular Housing Construction Fundamentals (MHCF) and Tiny Home Construction Finishing Fundamentals (THCFF) programs in Lawrencetown!

Over the past several months, students gained hands-on experience in housing construction while building complete, net-zero-ready tinyhomes. Along the way, they developed valuable skills, earned industry-recognized microcredentials, and took important steps toward careers in the skilled trades.

The impact of their work extends far beyond the training site. The homes built through these programs are now being transported to the community of West Dalhousie, thanks to our partnership with Valley Rotary Clubs!

We are incredibly proud of this graduating class and the work they have accomplished. The skills they have developed are already making a difference, helping build housing and support communities across Nova Scotia.

Congratulations to all our graduates! We can't wait to see what comes next!

06/03/2026

Registration is now open!

The NSCSC's Skilled Trades Camp, in collaboration with the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency and the Province of Nova Scotia, is back for 2026, giving youth in Grades 7–9 the opportunity to explore skilled trades through hands-on activities, industry-led workshops, team challenges, and more.

📅 July 13–17, 2026
📍 10 Ragged Lake Blvd., Halifax
💲 Free to attend

Spaces are limited, so register today!

Visit nscsc.ca/register