Growth, Opportunity,
Innovation and
a Chance to
MISSION
The Saskatchewan Heavy
Construction Association
is committed to the heavy
construction industry by
actively promoting
quality, cost-effective,
socially responsible
services for the public
and its members.
VISION
To grow the association
by developing effective
affiliations with other
groups and associations
both inside and outside
the industry and by
broadening the scope
of members to represent
all aspects of the industry.
We are the Saskatchewan
Heavy Construction
Association (SHCA): if
something big is happening, that’s where
you’ll find our members working. If the
earth moved, it was us.
Our members are from all across
Saskatchewan and we represent companies
large and small. Our members are working
on job sites everywhere in our province and
sometimes beyond.
SHCA is a member-driven organization
with a board of directors drawn from the
membership and a president and staff who
work with the board to provide the best
representation, advocacy and services to
all members.
Originally a local chapter of the Canadian
Construction Association, SHCA ( formerly
the Roadbuilders’ Association) was first
formed in 1919 to be a voice for members of
the heavy construction industry, as well as a
service centre for members to stay current
with tenders, technology, regulations and
other changes in the industry. We represent
heavy construction across Saskatchewan
with over 200 members … and growing!
One aim is to increase the stability of the
association by promoting and supporting
strong involvement in committee opportunities
and their social and educational
events. Recruiting younger members is
considered critical to ensuring the longterm
success and vitality of the association.
Leadership aims to ensure continual
advancement of SHCA by improving and
enhancing the image of the association as
the voice of the industry in the province.
This will be achieved through becoming
more effective as an organization at the
committee and staff level as well as through
providing outstanding services to members
that they truly value.
Government relations
SHCA maintains excellent relations, access
to and influence with all three levels of government.
Our lobbying efforts and accomplishments
are extensive, including recent
successes such as:
• Participated in federal government
roundtable discussions on the long-term
infrastructure plan (LTIP)
• Met with Federal Minister Steven
Fletcher, Minister of State on Hours of
Service and transportation regulation
enforcement issues
• Consulted on the funding approach for
the provincial/municipal long-term municipal
capital infrastructure program
• Consulted on improvements in tender
practices and government efficiencies
for the Saskatchewan Ministry of
Highways and Infrastructure (MHI)
• Worked in a strategic partnership with
the provincial Ministry of Highways and
Infrastructure on safety improvements
within the Construction Orange Zone
• Championed the National Infrastructure
Policy, National Highway Program and
Strategic Infrastructure Investment approach
at the national level
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