The last election has been called “the Seinfeld election” – the election about nothing. There was no valid reason to call a vote, especially in the midst of a pandemic, except for a failed bid by Justin Trudeau to win a majority government. The aftermath of the election is that, effectively, nothing changed in the […]
When the job vacancy numbers for the end of Q2 were released, they really weren’t all that surprising. Anyone delivering construction projects this summer could have offered the same insights: vacancies were up and prospective workers were as scarce as hens’ teeth. For Saskatchewan, the number of jobs going unfilled at the end of June […]
A strong, well-documented return to work program will limit an employer’s financial liability and reduce days lost to workplace injury Happy fall to one and all. As we rush to complete current projects before Old Man Winter arrives, there is one interesting phenomenon that always comes along at this time of year: seasonal layoff injuries! […]
Stimulus funding enables crucial maintenance and upgrades to rural roads and bridges
Who is responsible for delays in multi-party projects? What happens when there are multiple independent causes of delay in the same time period? How do courts determine if a delay impacts the critical path of the project schedule? The Ontario Superior Court of Justice was faced with these issues in the recent case Schindler Elevator […]
Taking advantage of risk management will allow heavy construction operators to take advantage of opportunities
Women in Trades and Technology encourages and celebrates women’s empowerment, independence, confidence and strength
In 2022, clients will be able to access apprenticeship services any time, anywhere The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) is excited to announce that in 2022 it will launch MyATC – a new online self-service system that will provide faster and more efficient service for apprentices, tradespeople and employers across the province. “MyATC […]
Regina-based NIS Contractors has a reputation for excellence when it comes to the installation and repair of residential sewer and water lines. NIS Contractors Ltd. has been in the business of connecting Saskatchewan communities to vital services since 1975. The Regina-based company specializes in water and sewer infrastructure installation and repair, both locally and across […]