2025

Fall is the time to wind down seasonal work and start to plan for the next year. For the SHCA and those in government, fall is a busy time as well.

The SHCA had a fantastic turnout to its annual MLA reception at the Legislative Building on Oct. 28. It was a great event, with great conversations!

Walk the show floor and learn how to reduce downtime, lower operating costs and improve safety.

Measures are critical to supporting the businesses and people who build the homes, transportation networks and other projects Canadians rely on every day.

The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed the first week of November as Skilled Trade and Technology Week in Saskatchewan.

Thank you to all the MLAs, industry leaders and association members who joined us for an exceptional government-industry networking event hosted by the SHCA and Merit Contractors of Saskatchewan.

Are you looking to recruit the next generation of talent for Saskatchewan’s heavy civil construction sector?

Looking at summer in the rearview mirror gives our industry time to reflect on how much work was done in the province during construction season.

The Canadian Construction Association’s 2026 Annual Conference will be held from March 10 to 13 in Coronado, San Diego.  Register now.

CCA applauded MPO announcement of important, nation-building infrastructure projects, which will receive expedited approvals and priority status. 

The Government of Saskatchewan proclaimed Sept. 22 to 27 as Saskatchewan Construction Week.

A provincial highway north of Broadview is being named to honour one of the original signers of Treaty 4.

CCA event to showcase the tools, strategies and real-world insights they can put to work right away when delivering their next project.

Awards from the Saskatchewan Building Owners and Managers Association recognizes excellence in building performance and sustainability.  

Ramage Land & Cattle Company Ltd. pleaded guilty in Regina provincial court to one violation of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020.

The new facility is being built on 11 acres of land, located on the corner of Gordon Road and Campbell Street in southwest Regina. 

Without proper upkeep, the roads and bridges that help move our province forward will become broken and nonfunctional.

Please be advised that the following is a summary of updates posted to the Saskatchewan Publications website.

The Weekly Orange Zone Construction Update will be released every Friday at 10 a.m.

Partnership to cost share paving of the service road south of Prince Albert between Elevator Road and the junction of Highways 2 and 11.

A road construction project is a busy place. Anyone who has driven on a Saskatchewan highway over the years would attest to this. One wrong move can mean the difference between life and death.

SHCA held its annual golf tournament in Regina on June 26 in Deer Valley. Check out this video from the event!

As climate change intensifies across Canada, a new report is calling on the construction sector to embed climate resilience into their core governance.

The latest labour force numbers show that despite U.S. and Chinese tariffs, Saskatchewan continues to have the strongest labour market in Canada.

Sixty-two projects in 61 Saskatchewan communities will receive grants, totalling nearly $1.54 million.

With the busy season for construction underway and no elections on the horizon, we turn our sites to what the federal and provincial governments have in mind with respect to infrastructure funding.

The Government of Saskatchewan returned to its standard procurement processes and documentation, effective June 9, 2025

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The Government of Saskatchewan is proposing an amendment to The Security of Loads Regulations, 2013 to clarify tarping rules for equipment hauling snow. 

CCA has launched a new online portal and directory to improve the user experience for current and future Gold Seal Certified industry professionals.

The dust has settled on the April federal election and now is the time for our elected representatives to get to work.

If accepted by the Prime Minister, that would be historic in nature, WCR&HCA president & CEO Chris Lorenc says.

The SHCA has created a Catalogue of Courses for those interested in bolstering their education in the heavy construction industry.

CCA congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney and his new members of Parliament from across the country for winning the confidence of Canadians. 

Every year on April 28, Canada marks the National Day of Mourning. Provincially, flags at all government buildings are lowered to half-mast from sunrise to sunset.

Highways Minister David Marit announced new record for Saskatchewan’s provincial road information service.

Spring is finally here, according to the calendar. Meanwhile, most of us are waiting for the weather to catch up.

Presented by Northbridge Insurance, the Canadian Construction Association’s National Awards ceremony was held on March 14, 2025.

Highways Minister David Marit and the Moose Jaw community celebrated the recent start of an estimated $33.7 million project to raise the height of Highway 2 over Trans-Canada Highway 1. 

SARM, alongside its member RMs, highlights both the positive aspects and concerns regarding rural communities across the province in this year’s provincial budget.

In this federal election, construction will no longer be ignored. March 27 marks the official launch of the Construction for Canadians campaign.  

Our existing infrastructure is maintained to deliver what is needed now, but does not address the building necessary for the future.

The CCA is disappointed to see that Trump has made the short-sighted decision to plunge Canada and the United States into an unnecessary, irresponsible trade war.

The CCA announced changes to its board of directors following its 2025 Annual General Meeting on March 10, 2025.

The Government of Saskatchewan and the SARM announced more than $34.4 million for 32 road, bridge and culvert projects.

An Indigenous Action Plan being set in motion by the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) aims to engage and advance the participation of Indigenous Peoples within the organization and communities across Saskatchewan. 

As we enter 2025, we need to look at the state of infrastructure in our province and our country.

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods exported to the U.S. (including aluminum and steel), along with a 10 per cent tariff on energy products, next month.   In kind, the Government of Canada has responded with targeted tariffs, with some products having a direct […]

Premier Scott Moe is travelling to Washington D.C. to participate in the premier’s Council of the Federation joint-mission to Washington. 

New Statistics Canada data shows a 5.7 per cent increase in Saskatchewan’s building construction investment.

As we enter the new year, it will be our opportunity as an association to build on our successes from the previous year.

CAI Capital Partners is pleased to announce the Universal Group has successfully closed the acquisition of Barricades and Signs Ltd.

The Government of Saskatchewan announced that six construction contractors have been shortlisted to submit bids for the construction of the new Saskatoon City Centre School.

SRC also assisted in creating or maintaining more than 1,682 jobs in Saskatchewan in 2023-2024, a contribution valued at an additional $102 million.

The Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement and Saskatchewan Polytechnic have issued a RFQ to procure a new Skilled Trades and Technology building.