I know you’re hopeful the Saskatchewan government will put out a budget that truly allows for growth.
President’s Message
The opportunity to get together with others in the industry is always time well spent and I can say that some very good time was spent together at the #WCRStrongerTogether2023 conference earlier this month.
Developments to Watch in 2023
As we welcome in the new year, now is a good time to reflect on the events and progress of 2022, and delve into what we can expect moving into 2023.
Fighting for Industry Every Year
We know right now that Saskatchewan is strong. The provincial economy is performing better than many other parts of Canada.
Fighting for Industry Every Year
The end of 2022 is within sight. I am proud of all we accomplished this year, and I am looking forward to making more progress in the upcoming year.
Inflation
As 2022 continues to move ahead, one word keeps popping up again and again as businesses and households review their finances: inflation. As costs increase, everyone must find ways to make ends meet. What that means for our industry has been calculated in an economic impact analysis done for the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association. That […]
President’s Message
What I am watching now are two developments that I expect will be more fully explained in the coming year. The first is project carryovers.
Hiring Ukrainians
October is the month of Thanksgiving, and I am often reminded just how much we have to be thankful for living in this part of the world.
Diesel Fuel Adjustments
The construction season is underway, and work is in full swing. While that work moves ahead, the realities of inflation have been unavoidable.
Since the start of the year, the price of diesel has climbed substantially. Continuing to pay that much more for fuel has been difficult for many of our members under the existing contracts they have with the Ministry of Highways, which has estimated the increase to be around 69 per cent.