Karen Oldfield welcomes Dave Benoit, CEO of Build Nova Scotia, for a deep dive into the province’s ambitious infrastructure projects.
With a background in military leadership and healthcare planning, Dave shares insights into major developments, including hospital expansions in Cape Breton and the highly anticipated QEII redevelopment. He discusses how these projects are enhancing healthcare accessibility, driving economic growth, and creating long-term careers in skilled trades.
The conversation also covers the urgency of building modern healthcare facilities, the challenges of large-scale infrastructure, and the strategic planning behind Nova Scotia’s rapid growth. Dave highlights Build Nova Scotia’s role in shaping the province’s future while ensuring that projects are completed efficiently and at the right cost. Tune in for a fascinating discussion on how infrastructure is transforming healthcare for Nova Scotians.
(Note: This episode was recorded in January 2025. In February 2025, the Government of Nova Scotia finalized its agreement with Plenary PCL Health to build the new acute care tower, part of the QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion project.)
Links:
Work in the Skilled Trades and build healthcare infrastructure
Aerial photo of QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project
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