--- title: Construction Sector in Chester description: Vibrant construction industry fueled by high concentration of skilled trades workers which is higher both similar communities and the province as a whole --- [![Chester_Logo_CMYK_Vert_Colour (1)_reduced](https://www.investchester.ca/hubfs/Chester_Logo_CMYK_Vert_Colour%20(1)_reduced.jpg "Chester_Logo_CMYK_Vert_Colour (1)_reduced")](https://investchester-9402362.hs-sites.com/home?hsLang=en-ca) ## Construction Sector # Our vibrant construction industry is fueled by our high concentration of skilled trades workers which is higher than both similar communities and the province as a whole. ###### By the numbers ### Key Sector Stats ## 11 ## 70 ## 257 ## 91 #### Our Construction sector features 11 percent of the workforce, employed by 70 companies. In 2025 we issued 257 development permits including 91 housing starts. [ Download Sector Profile ](https://www.investchester.ca/hubfs/Profile%20Documents/Chester%20Construction%20Sector%20Profile.pdf?hsLang=en-ca) # Our Construction Sector Workforce ![chester-participation-icon-1](https://www.investchester.ca/hubfs/chester-participation-icon-1.png) 3rd Largest employing industry in the Municipality ![chester-diploma-icon](https://www.investchester.ca/hubfs/chester-diploma-icon.png) 45% – Hold an apprenticeship or post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree ![chester-gear-icon](https://www.investchester.ca/hubfs/chester-gear-icon.png) 25% – Educated in Engineering & Related Technology ![Chester Construction](https://www.investchester.ca/hubfs/Chester%20Construction.png) 11% – Work in the Construction Industry ![chester-residential-taxes-icon](https://www.investchester.ca/hubfs/chester-age-profile-icon-1.png) The Municipality of Chester boasts one of the lowest residential and commercial property tax rates in Nova Scotia ![chester-chart-icon](https://www.investchester.ca/hubfs/chester-chart-icon.png) 61% – In the working age group (15 to 64 years) ## Steady work in non-residential maintenance and modest gains in residential renovation will sustain employment demand through 2028. ###### Programs & Incentives ### Networking & Advocacy [Atlantic Home Building & Renovation Sector Council](https://ahbrsc.com/) [Construction Association of Nova Scotia](https://www.cans.ns.ca/) [Mainland Nova Scotia Building Trades](https://mainlandbuildingtrades.ca/) [Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency](https://www.nsapprenticeship.ca/) #### Contact Brian Webb to learn more about why Chester might be the right fit for you. ##### Brian Webb Senior Economic Development Officer [SCHEDULE A CALL](mailto:ecodev@chester.ca) ![Chester_Logo_Vert_Colour_Reversed-1](https://www.investchester.ca/hubfs/Chester_Logo_Vert_Colour_Reversed-1.png "Chester_Logo_Vert_Colour_Reversed-1") #### Contact Us Municipality of Chester PO Box 369 151 King Street, Chester Nova Scotia, B0J 1J0 Telephone: [902-275-3554 ](tel:902-275-3554) [ ecodev@chester.ca](mailto:ecodev@chester.ca) - [**](https://www.instagram.com/chestermunicipality/) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/chestermunicipality) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/1399430/admin/) - [**](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_uKlob3qOA6eD62x1kK5Kw) #### Quick Links #### Newsletter Stay up to date with the latest News and Chester events.