When the job vacancy numbers for the end of Q2 were released, they really weren’t all that surprising. Anyone delivering construction projects this summer could have offered the same insights: vacancies were up and prospective workers were as scarce as hens’ teeth. For Saskatchewan, the number of jobs going unfilled at the end of June […]
The Seasonal Layoff Injury
A strong, well-documented return to work program will limit an employer’s financial liability and reduce days lost to workplace injury Happy fall to one and all. As we rush to complete current projects before Old Man Winter arrives, there is one interesting phenomenon that always comes along at this time of year: seasonal layoff injuries! […]
Saskatchewan and the Rural Integrated Roads for Growth
Stimulus funding enables crucial maintenance and upgrades to rural roads and bridges
Community Engagement Plays a Vital Role in Successful Projects
Building trust through community presence and open communication is easy to say and very hard to do – but it’s worth the effort
Ontario Court Underlines the Evidence and Analysis Required to Establish Critical Path Delays
Who is responsible for delays in multi-party projects? What happens when there are multiple independent causes of delay in the same time period? How do courts determine if a delay impacts the critical path of the project schedule? The Ontario Superior Court of Justice was faced with these issues in the recent case Schindler Elevator […]
The Evolution of Risk Management
Taking advantage of risk management will allow heavy construction operators to take advantage of opportunities
New Ground Disturbance Safety Training Targets Young Workers
Free online training course aims to reduce underground utility strikes and dangers due to soil collapse
Trades and Tech Summer Camps Promote Girl Power
Women in Trades and Technology encourages and celebrates women’s empowerment, independence, confidence and strength
SATCC Prepares to Launch Self-Service
In 2022, clients will be able to access apprenticeship services any time, anywhere The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) is excited to announce that in 2022 it will launch MyATC – a new online self-service system that will provide faster and more efficient service for apprentices, tradespeople and employers across the province. “MyATC […]
