Western Canada is struggling to have its voice heard. From officials in provincial government offices to farmers in canola fields, bending an ear to anyone east of Manitoba has its challenges. Our industry is not immune to alienation. This is why I, along with my counterparts in B.C., Alberta and Manitoba, are collaborating on a […]
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is displeased to learn that the Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an appeal brought forward by contractor, J. Cote & Son Excavating. Last week’s decision effectively upholds the use of “reprisal clauses” in tender documents. The clause used by the City of Burnaby against J. Cote & Son Excavating […]
The Quarter 1 2020 issue of Think BIG is on its way!
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is seeking a contractor to inspect every rural bridge in the province over a three-year period. Read more from the Regina Leader-Post.
The Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) has approved the 2020 average employer premium rate of $1.17 per hundred dollars of payroll. This is the same rate as 2019, marking the first time in 12 years the average premium rate has not dropped. “While our average premium rate hasn’t changed from last year’s rate, average premium […]
The Heavy Construction Safety Association of Saskatchewan is hosting its AGM Awards Banquet on March 27, 2020 in Regina. Register here.
SHCA members are encouraged to attend SUMA’s largest annual event in Regina; the theme of the event is Building Sustainable Hometowns. Download the event brochure and register on SUMA’s website.
SHCA members are encouraged to attend SARM’s largest annual event in Regina, beginning March 9. There is no registration fee and everyone is invited to attend. Learn more: SARM Annual Convention.
Reduced 2020 ad rates for SHCA members! The 2020 SHCA Rental Rates Guide and Membership Roster is currently open for advertising sales! Book your advertising space today by calling the Lester office: 204-953-2189 or emailing adsales@lesterpublications.com. At Lester, the official publishing partner of SHCA, we understand that times are tough for construction companies in Saskatchewan. But […]