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.
Champions of Infrastructure
Infrastructure needs its champions, and the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association is proud to be one of them.
A Disappointing Budget
I get excited for the release of the spring tender schedule each year, but when I saw what was contained in the schedule this spring, my enthusiasm cratered.
Shovel Ready to Shovel Worthy
The world needs what Canada produces and Saskatchewan, in particular, has a lot to offer the world – but producing it is not enough.
SHCA – You and I
Maintaining close contact with governments means a lot of discussion and organization. SHCA partners with those who share common interests.