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 the recipients of SHCA’s annual awards; winners received their award during SHCA’s Annual Convention, which took place earlier this month in Saskatoon.
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.
Like you, I am concerned about what the provincial budget for 2022–23 DID NOT contain for work during this budget year. With the spring tender now out, it has been confirmed that there is no money for new projects. Virtually all the work available from the Highways ministry has already been tendered. I don’t […]
“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’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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The SHCA Annual Convention is taking place April 7–8, 2022 at the Delta Hotels Bessborough in Saskatoon. SHCA has secured a special room rate of $154 per night at the Delta Hotels Bessborough; book your room now if you have not already done so. Sponsorships are still available – contact Jennie Avram for more information. Book your group rate for the […]