Andrew Voroney has been appointed as the new executive vice president and chief operating officer of SGI CANADA, effective June 1, 2021.
Think BIG Spotlight
Think BIG Q2 2021 is all about Inspiring the Next Generation of Builders. One of the features on this topic focuses on how more than 30,000 kids each year experience STEM opportunities through the University of Regina. Click here to read more.
Springtime in Saskatchewan
Springtime in Saskatchewan is similar to the sounding of the starter’s pistol – it’s time for road builders and our members to get to work. Many contractors will be returning to job sites this month in what is anticipated to be a busy construction season in our province. While many of us experienced change over […]
Budget 2021 Affirms the Value of Infrastructure Investment in Driving Economic Recovery
The April 19 release of the Federal Budget lays some important groundwork for a strong economic recovery and delivers against four of the Canadian Construction Association’s (CCA) pre-budget asks, including increased support for green and trade-enabling infrastructure investment, workforce capacity building, a commitment to beginning a 25-year infrastructure plan and investment to advance innovation in […]
THINK BIG SPOTLIGHT
Think BIG Q2 2021 is all about Inspiring the Next Generation of Builders. One of the features on this topic focuses on how more than 30,000 kids each year experience STEM opportunities through the University of Regina. Click here to read more.
Western Canadian Construction Facing Perfect Storm Brewing in Building Material Costs
The perfect COVID-19 storm is brewing, driving up the price of mainstay construction materials by up to 300 per cent with no real end in sight. The pandemic is being blamed for much of the supply chain and delivery problems while demand is being driven by home-bound individuals spending vacation dollars on home construction over-heating […]
SHCA 2021 Equipment Rental Rates Guides and Membership Roster Arriving this Month
SHCA members will receive their 2021 Equipment Rental Rates Guides and Membership Roster this month. Watch for your copy/copies to arrive soon. Non-members interested in purchasing a physical copy or digital access can contact the SHCA office for pricing and more information.
The SHCA Hot Seat
1. Where are you from? Moose Jaw, Sask. 2. How did you get your start in the heavy construction industry and who do you credit for getting you where you are today? After university, I was hired as the utilities engineer and promoted a year later to city engineer for the City of Prince Albert. […]
The WCB’s Employer Resource Centre
Representatives at the WCB’s new Employer Resource Centre are your point of contact to answer questions and connect you with the right person at the WCB.