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.
Women in Lead Company Roles
TEC – THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Companies who have joined a TEC group over the past 5 years grew 2.2 times faster that average small and medium sized businesses. Imagine having your very own peer advisory board. The SHCA wants to create a confidential group of strong women from the construction industry to hoin us 6-8 […]
A Wonderful Life and Outstanding Career: Remembering Carlyle Murray
We are deeply saddened to share the news that our long-time colleague and friend, Carlyle Murray, P.Eng., PMP, passed away on May 8, 2021 after battling cancer, a heart attack and a stroke. News like this is difficult to process, and we are in touch with Carlyle’s family to offer our support. Carlyle’s impact within […]
Government Invests $1.5 Million in Community Airports to Support Economic Recovery
The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $1.5 million in the Community Airport Partnership (CAP) program as part of Budget 2021–22. This funding will provide improvements to 19 community airports around the province. When combined with local matching dollars, CAP represents a $3 million investment in provincial airport infrastructure. “As a commercial pilot myself, I know of […]
Canada’s Construction Industry Rebounds Post-pandemic, with More Growth to Come
Construction requirements across Canada are expected to rebound in 2021 in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and rise through the coming decade – albeit at more muted levels than in the past 10 years. The strength and pace of recovery, however, will vary among provinces, and will depend significantly on the rollout of COVID-19 […]