Think BIG – Q1, 2020 – Growing Opportunities
Collecting Masks for Frontline Healthcare Workers
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has picked up almost 700 respirators from a stockpile provided by construction companies, according to the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association (SHCA). SHCA president Shantel Lipp said the stockpile had grown to 1,400 since she put out a call to member companies and partner associations on March 21. Read the rest of […]
Essential Now and Later
If anything is certain today, it is that we are living in uncertain times. When will we see a light at the end of this seemingly endless COVID-19 tunnel? What will our economy look like when we do? How will we recover? When life does return to normal – and it will one day – […]
Notice to SHCA Members about the Coronavirus
SHCA is advising all members to ensure they have the proper preventative measures in place to address any potential exposure to COVID-19.
SHCA Member Action Needed: Add Your Voice to Ours
In February, SHCA sent a package to the respective Members of the Legislature on both sides of the house, regarding our continued concerns over delayed project tenders and slow awards. Along with this letter is a proposed timeline as well as economic information that support a continued need for a strategic, long-term plan for the government’s most […]
A Worthy Cause
Think BIG – Q1, 2020 – A Worthy Cause
You’re Invited – OHS Investigations & Workplace Safety Law: An Update
The legal landscape relating to workplace safety law is constantly evolving and changing. Increasing inspection and enforcement activities are serious matters for your organization. Do you know your rights if an incident occurs and the regulators are asking to interview your employees? Does your organization know how to properly navigate prime contractor responsibilities? Are you aware […]
Sask 1st Call New Ticket Request Process
Sask 1st Call is excited to announce that it joined the Western Before You Dig consortia and transitioned to a new software platform on March 1, 2020 for all new locate requests. We expect that by joining this partnership and moving to the OneCallAccess platform, Sask 1st Call users will benefit through: Collaborating and unifying of “One Call” services […]
Work Zone Manuals – Updates
With the help of the Work Zone Signing Committee (WZSC), several updates have been made to the Traffic Control Devices Manual For Work Zones (TCDMWZ). Most of these changes are to help clarify existing traffic accommodation policies. A summary of these changes can be found in the attached Record of Amendments. The revised manual (including […]