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Off the Clock?

Dealing with employees’ off-duty conduct By Danny Alcom, Miller Thomson LLP The rise of social media and access to the Internet has enabled people to connect and share information, opinions and beliefs with one another in an unprecedented manner. Individuals can document activities and post content virtually instantly. In many ways, this enhanced connectivity is […]

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Community Engagement

A vital role in successful projects By Ian Wilson Saskatchewan Research Projects For companies operating in the construction, mining and energy sectors, community engagement is an important component of many projects and sites, from exploration through operation to remediation. A key to success is the integration of local knowledge into operational and closure plans. However, […]

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Fatigue Management for Construction Professionals

A shared responsibility between the employer and employee By Lisa Kopochinski Long hours and hard, physical work are the norm for many working in Canada’s construction industry. However, if not properly managed, these conditions can lead to worker fatigue, resulting in unsafe working conditions. This is why companies need to take stronger measures to prevent […]

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Values-Driven Leadership

Leading authentically By Brett Elmgren, CPHR, Axom Leadership, Inc. For the past decade, I have worked internally with leaders from some of Saskatchewan’s largest organizations and engaged in countless discussions on the topic of leadership. Each conversation has been fulfilling and unique and left me increasingly curious about how we can continue to develop our […]

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Working Together to Unite, Evolve, Lead The Industry

Canadians are relying on construction to build back better By Mary Van Buren, President, Canadian Construction Association Representing more than 20,000 member firms, the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is proud of our mission to inspire a progressive, innovative and sustainable construction industry. The key to our success is working with our valued partner associations like […]

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Walk the Talk

SHCA reacts to the 2022–23 provincial budget By Martin Charlton Communications There is little to nothing to be excited about in the provincial budget for 2022–23 when it comes to highways.  Members hoping the budget would reveal more capital funding for highway projects were disappointed to learn that virtually all the work it contains has […]