The SHCA Annual Convention is taking place April 7–8, 2022, at the Delta Hotels Bessborough in Saskatoon. SHCA members are encouraged to book their room at the Delta Hotels Bessborough as soon as possible; SHCA has secured a special room rate of $154 per night. Members need to book their room before March 7, 2022. […]
While there is still plenty of snow on the ground this month, it won’t be long before it has melted away and another busy road construction season is here. Between now and then, there are some back-to-back April events I’d like to invite you to join. One is through a brand-new partnership that the Saskatchewan […]
SaskaBoom 2.0 is just a bit more evident now that we’ve seen the mid-year accounting of the provincial government’s income and expenditure. The big story emerging from the Q2 summary is on the revenue side. Tax revenues – income and sales levies – rose sharply, more than $600 million ahead of the budgeted estimate only […]
Interested individuals are invited to register to observe public hearings
Explore common themes that define the foundation of leadership 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 […]
Saskatchewan’s prompt payment legislation will be in force in March 2022 Introduction The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that the Builders’ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act, 2019 (the “Act”) will be proclaimed in force on March 1, 2022. The Act received Royal Assent in 2019, but was not immediately proclaimed in force due to logistical […]
What heavy construction operators need to know about owner-controlled insurance programs Although owner-controlled insurance programs (OCIP) have been around for decades they have not been used very often in Saskatchewan, despite their many benefits. “When structured properly, an OCIP best protects the interests of everyone on the project,” said Greg van Ginkel, a managing partner […]
Construction activity in Saskatchewan has remained at historically high levels, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. There were 151,282 requests for line locates in 2020, a close to seven per cent increase from the previous year, and about 700 contacts with underground facilities. The Saskatchewan Common Ground Alliance (SCGA) and its 95 members – which include […]
Indigenous students are an important part of Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s community Saskatchewan Polytechnic is committed to the renewal of relationships — miyo wahkohtowin — with our Indigenous communities. Since 2013, Sask Polytech has celebrated Indigenous student success every month by sharing a role model story on its annual calendar, on saskpolytech.ca and through social media. Over […]