The Western Canadian Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association (WCR&HCA) are heading to Waikiki in February 2023! Mark your calendars and plan to attend this amazing event in paradise. More information will be released throughout 2022.
THINK: The Future of Work, Technology and Learning Conference 2022
Three years ago, no one could have predicted that we were just months away from the most disruptive event in modern history – the global COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has been a catalyst for tremendous change in everyone’s lives. It has disrupted the way we work and how we teach and learn. It also reminds us […]
Construction Working Minds Summit
The Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP), United Suicide Survivors International and Johnson Depression Center are hosting the Construction Working Minds Summit on May 17–18, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. The Summit aims to bring the national community of construction mental health and suicide prevention together and build community; to share lessons learned from each […]
Congratulations to SHCA’s Annual Award Winners!
Congratulations to the recipients of SHCA’s annual awards; winners received their award during SHCA’s Annual Convention, which took place earlier this month in Saskatoon.
Save the Date: See you in Waikiki!
The Western Canadian Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association (WCR&HCA) are heading to Waikiki in February 2023! Mark your calendars and plan to attend this amazing event in paradise. More information will be released throughout 2022.
Don’t Risk Your Reputation – Know your locates!
“Any time you hit a line, your company’s reputation is pulled through the mud.” Watch this video from the Saskatchewan Common Ground Alliance to hear how challenging it is to deal with an underground contact, and how it harms your business and reputation.
Southeast College Heavy Equipment Operator Course
Southeast College’s heavy equipment operator course is a unique 12-week program that increases seat time in both simulation and hand-on training equipment. The course is centrally located in Saskatchewan, taking place in Estevan. Graduates have the knowledge and skills needed to start an entry level career in various aspects of the heavy equipment industry. Download the […]
$9.3 Million Worth of Pavement Marking Completed
Another successful year of pavement marking has concluded for crews at the Ministry of Highways. “In 2021–22, the Government of Saskatchewan invested $9.3 million in pavement markings,” said Highways Minister Fred Bradshaw. “This important safety investment provides clear direction for Saskatchewan’s motorists, which helps decrease collisions.” The reflective pavement marking assists drivers when it’s dark […]
Winter Weights Removed and Spring Weight Restrictions Begin
This is the time of year when truckers and shippers must begin reducing loads on secondary highways in Saskatchewan. All secondary highways return to regulation weights, which will help prevent damage to these roads this spring. “At various times of the year, weight restrictions are put in place on some highways as a measure to […]