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.
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.
Construction Safety Associations: Critical to Industry Safety
Safe and healthy workplaces matter to industry. Industry is most qualified to identify current hazards in their workplaces that could lead to injuries and to determine best practice to prevent injuries. Industries at higher risk of injuries, such as heavy construction, demonstrate safety is a priority by maintaining safety associations to support workplaces. Practical and […]
President’s Message
Together, we are better. Now that we can host and attend events, we have a few coming up that offer our members a great opportunity to move forward their interests. Mark your calendars with these events in November. The first is the MLA reception that the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association is hosting on Nov. 1 […]
Martin Charlton Communications Leads Government Relations Session for SHCA Board
Government is a critical stakeholder in heavy construction.
Inaugural Meeting of the Women in Construction TEC Group
Meeting with a group that is open to advice and generous with their insights is an empowering experience that helps to develop one another. A group like that came together recently to create that experience for women in construction. We met as the Women in Construction – TEC Group for its inaugural meeting. This introductory […]