Q1 2021 Archives » SHCA - Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association If the Earth moved, it was us. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:51:06 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://www.saskheavy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-SHCALogoBlack-150x150.png Q1 2021 Archives » SHCA - Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association 32 32 176692185 WCB Claims and Seasonal Layoffs https://www.saskheavy.ca/think-big/wcb-claims-and-seasonal-layoffs/ Mon, 01 Feb 2021 20:52:00 +0000 http://www.saskheavy.ca/2021/?p=71572 What to do when an injured worker is due to be laid off

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]]> 71572 Chandos Construction v. Deloitte Restructuring https://www.saskheavy.ca/think-big/chandos-construction-v-deloitte-restructuring/ Mon, 01 Feb 2021 20:38:00 +0000 http://www.saskheavy.ca/2021/?p=71569 How to draft construction contracts to avoid the anti-deprivation rule

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]]> 71569 One Way to Retain and Take Care of Your Employees https://www.saskheavy.ca/think-big/one-way-to-retain-and-take-care-of-your-employees/ Mon, 01 Feb 2021 20:31:00 +0000 http://www.saskheavy.ca/2021/?p=71565 How to boost your employees’ retirement fund without additional company costs If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that amazing and resilient employees are the backbone of great companies and it’s important to retain them. So how can you acknowledge that and help enable the retirement that your employees deserve, without breaking the bank? Now […]

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]]> 71565 Saskatchewan Apprenticeship Launching New IT System This Spring https://www.saskheavy.ca/think-big/saskatchewan-apprenticeship-launching-new-it-system-this-spring/ Mon, 01 Feb 2021 20:11:00 +0000 http://www.saskheavy.ca/2021/?p=71561 The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) is getting ready to launch a new, client-facing IT system that will provide Saskatchewan apprentices and employers with faster, more efficient service. It will transform the way we serve our clients and we’re excited to launch it. It’s called MyATC. Apprentices will be able to self-register for […]

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]]> 71561 New Rare Earth Processing Facility in Saskatchewan to Secure North American Supply Chain https://www.saskheavy.ca/think-big/new-rare-earth-processing-facility-in-saskatchewan-to-secure-north-american-supply-chain/ Mon, 01 Feb 2021 19:53:00 +0000 http://www.saskheavy.ca/2021/?p=71555 New facility scheduled for completion in 2022 In the coming decade, the need for rare earth elements (REEs) will increase many-fold due to their importance in high-growth technology areas such as wind turbines and electric cars. Canadian rock formations hold 12 per cent of the world’s REE measured resources. But currently, no REEs are being […]

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]]> 71555 Engineering Our Nation https://www.saskheavy.ca/think-big/engineering-our-nation/ Mon, 01 Feb 2021 19:46:00 +0000 http://www.saskheavy.ca/2021/?p=71550 After entering the Saskatchewan market in 1953, Associated Engineering has become a fixture at major infrastructure projects Plenty has changed in the world over the last 70 years, but one thing that has remained constant is the stable existence of consulting firm Associated Engineering. Founded in Edmonton, Alta., following the Second World War, Associated Engineering […]

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]]> 71550 Partnering with Indigenous Peoples https://www.saskheavy.ca/think-big/partnering-with-indigenous-peoples/ Mon, 01 Feb 2021 19:00:00 +0000 http://www.saskheavy.ca/2021/?p=71547 Aecon believes building inclusive and collaborative relationships with Indigenous communities is not only good business but also a way to address a looming labour deficit in the construction industry

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]]> 71547 Considering Municipal Assets https://www.saskheavy.ca/think-big/considering-municipal-assets/ Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:36:00 +0000 http://www.saskheavy.ca/2021/?p=71544 SHCA presents at a program hosted by the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School for Public Policy

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]]> 71544 SHCA Breaking Ground on New Initiative https://www.saskheavy.ca/think-big/shca-breaking-ground-on-new-initiative/ Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:19:00 +0000 http://www.saskheavy.ca/2021/?p=71540 The association is looking to boost women in heavy construction leadership roles There are pilot projects and then there are ground-breaking initiatives like the one Shantel Lipp is about to establish. TEC Canada is nothing new to the business world. It’s a development program for high-ranking business professionals, ideally suited for senior executives or CEOs. […]

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]]> 71540 Q&A with the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board https://www.saskheavy.ca/think-big/qa-with-the-saskatchewan-workers-compensation-board/ Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:23:00 +0000 http://www.saskheavy.ca/2021/?p=71534 WCB CEO Phil Germain responds to questions from SHCA members

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