WE REBRANDED 

We’re excited to share that the Atlantic Home Building & Renovation Sector Council has officially rebranded to the Housing Construction Council! HCC reflects the council’s renewed focus on the unique challenges and opportunities within Nova Scotia’s housing construction industry.

This evolution establishes a provincially focused sector council dedicated to advancing Nova Scotia’s housing construction workforce, while allowing the Atlantic Home Building & Renovation Sector Council to broaden its reach and strengthen partnerships across Atlantic Canada.

Free Online Training to Help Employers Implement New Workplace Harassment Regulations

Provincially regulated employers are reminded that effective September 1, 2025, all workplaces must comply with new Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations regarding workplace harassment and have a harassment prevention policy in place. To support employers in meeting these new requirements, the Atlantic Home Building & Renovation Sector Council has partnered with Employer Advisor Nova Scotia (OEA NS) to offer free online training on what the new regulations mean and how to implement them effectively.

Event Details:
Date: August 6, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM (1-hour session)
Format: Virtual

Tiny Home Construction Fundamentals Program Cohort 3 Graduation – Pilot Program Wraps With Success

The Atlantic Home Building and Renovation Sector Council (AHBRSC) proudly announces the successful completion of the Tiny Home Construction Fundamentals (THCF) microcredential pilot program.

AHBRSC and YMCA Halifax Launch Joint Pilot to Deliver CONSTRUCT Trades Training in Halifax

The Atlantic Home Building & Renovation Sector Council (AHBRSC) and YMCA Halifax/Dartmouth today announced a new pilot partnership to co-deliver two cohorts of the Ontario-based CONSTRUCT program in Halifax’s downtown wee Regional Municipality.

Tiny Home Program Graduates Ready to Tackle Housing Shortage

Exciting news! The Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration has highlighted the impact of our Tiny Home Construction Fundamentals Program in tackling the housing shortage!

How this program is building tiny homes and providing hands-on experience

Big news! CBC recently featured our Tiny Home Construction Fundamentals (THCF) program in their latest story!

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