May 2021 Archives » SHCA - Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association If the Earth moved, it was us. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:34:56 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.saskheavy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-SHCALogoBlack-150x150.png May 2021 Archives » SHCA - Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association 32 32 176692185 Springtime in Saskatchewan https://www.saskheavy.ca/the-interchange/springtime-in-saskatchewan/ Tue, 11 May 2021 14:41:00 +0000 http://www.saskheavy.ca/2021/?p=71808 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 […]

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]]> 71808 Budget 2021 Affirms the Value of Infrastructure Investment in Driving Economic Recovery https://www.saskheavy.ca/the-interchange/budget-2021-affirms-the-value-of-infrastructure-investment-in-driving-economic-recovery/ Tue, 11 May 2021 14:34:00 +0000 http://www.saskheavy.ca/2021/?p=71805 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 […]

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]]> 71805 THINK BIG SPOTLIGHT https://www.saskheavy.ca/the-interchange/think-big-spotlight/ Tue, 11 May 2021 14:28:00 +0000 http://www.saskheavy.ca/2021/?p=71802 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.

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]]> 71802 Western Canadian Construction Facing Perfect Storm Brewing in Building Material Costs https://www.saskheavy.ca/the-interchange/western-canadian-construction-facing-perfect-storm-brewing-in-building-material-costs/ Tue, 11 May 2021 14:25:00 +0000 http://www.saskheavy.ca/2021/?p=71799 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 […]

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]]> 71799 SHCA 2021 Equipment Rental Rates Guides and Membership Roster Arriving this Month https://www.saskheavy.ca/the-interchange/shca-2021-equipment-rental-rates-guides-and-membership-roster-arriving-this-month/ Tue, 11 May 2021 14:07:00 +0000 http://www.saskheavy.ca/2021/?p=71791 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.

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]]> 71791 The SHCA Hot Seat https://www.saskheavy.ca/the-interchange/the-shca-hot-seat-5/ Tue, 11 May 2021 14:04:00 +0000 http://www.saskheavy.ca/2021/?p=71788 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. […]

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]]> 71788 The WCB’s Employer Resource Centre https://www.saskheavy.ca/the-interchange/the-wcbs-employer-resource-centre/ Tue, 11 May 2021 14:01:00 +0000 http://www.saskheavy.ca/2021/?p=71785 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.

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]]> 71785 Women in Lead Company Roles https://www.saskheavy.ca/the-interchange/women-in-lead-company-roles/ Tue, 11 May 2021 13:56:00 +0000 http://www.saskheavy.ca/2021/?p=71778 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 […]

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]]> 71778 A Wonderful Life and Outstanding Career: Remembering Carlyle Murray https://www.saskheavy.ca/the-interchange/a-wonderful-life-and-outstanding-career-remembering-carlyle-murray/ Tue, 11 May 2021 13:41:00 +0000 http://www.saskheavy.ca/2021/?p=71773 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 […]

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