32 WHY IS HEAVY EQUIPMENT
OPERATOR TRAINING RELEVANT
IN TODAY’S WORKFORCE?
Training benefits inexperienced and
experienced operators alike
PLUS
33 SECURING YOUR CONSTRUCTION SITE
As thefts from heavy construction sites continue
to harm Saskatchewan businesses, police urge
contractors to mark their tools and invest in security
35 DISCOVERING THE SKILLED
TRADES THROUGH SASKATCHEWAN
YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP
Getting younger generations interested in
careers in skilled trades has never been more
important. This program is designed to help.
37 ONLINE LEARNING
Sask Polytech’s Bachelor of Construction
Management offered online
38 CYBER SECURITY TIPS
Five more ways to protect yourself and
your company from cyber attacks
41 WHEN IS A BRIDGE NOT A ROAD?
The application of The Builders’ Lien Act to overpass projects
45 WORKPLACE INJURY SITE INVESTIGATIONS
Guidelines for employers to follow
Q2 2020
THINK BIG Q2 2020 The official magazine and voice of the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association
BUILDING
A BIGGER VOICE
Western Canada’s road
building associations
are working together on
a joint policy paper to
amplify their message
The official magazine and voice
of the Saskatchewan Heavy
Construction Association
Contents
DEPARTMENTS
3 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Essential Now and Later
5 NEWS FROM THE FIELD
Sharing news that SHCA members need to know
8 MEMBERSHIP FORM
9 MEMBER RECRUITMENT
A message for potential members
11 SHCA MEMBER COMPANIES
12 SHCA EVENTS
48 THE BOTTOM LINE
Losing G7 Status
FEATURES
14 BUILDING A BIGGER VOICE
Western Canada’s road building associations are working
together on a joint policy paper to amplify their message
18 ASPHALT MIXES
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan
are looking for ways to make asphalt more
resistant to Canadian weather conditions
21 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
A Titan in the Environmental Containment Industry
Liner company grows from garage to North American leader
SAFETY
25 PROVING FITNESS FOR DUTY
New technology takes the guesswork out if
employees are too impaired to perform their work
29 DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS
This Calgary company helps employers be more
confident talking to employees about touchy subjects
21
ON THE COVER
Building a Bigger Voice:
Western Canada’s road
building associations
are working together on
a joint policy paper to
amplify their message
Q2 2020
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