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SCA Board of Directors 14 2018 SCA Board of Directors Cory Richter, Chair Miles Dyck, Vice Chair Features Jason Duke, Past Chair 16 One window to procure them all Ryan Leech Matt Walker 18 A fond farewell: Best wishes for Brenda Braaten Dean Cochrane 23 Building a sustainable future Chris Doka Nick Walbaum 24 Construction in the Community Nick Friesen Shaun Cripps Funding and Financing Capital Projects 26 Justin Hoyes 28 Prompt Payment: What’s in the Bill? Mike Lawton

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Mark Cooper, President & CEO, Saskatchewan Construction Association

This is our first Looking Forward, Looking Back issue in address where our industry has been and where it is three years, and a tremendous amount has happened in headed. While we do not have a crystal ball, we can say just the past year, let alone all three years. with some confidence that technology will continue to transform construction and improve productivity. We In the last year alone: our industry has continued to be look at two specific cases of technology’s potential – to anchored by a sluggish provincial economy that seems search and bid on work with BuildWorks (page 36) – resistant to positive consumer and business confidence; and to manage safety and compliance using Artificial we have a new premier; Prompt Payment legislation Intelligence (page 29). has been introduced; the government has taken significant steps towards a single procurement window in But whatever potential technology has, construction will Saskatchewan; a greenhouse gas reduction plan – of one always rely on people with skills to solve problems and stripe or another – has inched ever closer; and access to lead. This year, Saskatchewan construction said good the international markets our provincial economy relies bye to one of its long-term leaders when Brenda Braaten on has been reshaped in countless ways. retired as Executive Director of the Regina Construction Association after a distinguished three-decade long It is in the shadow of these countless changes in business landscape that we set out in this issue of We Build to career. We say farewell to our dear friend on page 18. As industry changes, so too do the risks and management islengineering.com of risks that members must consider when bidding on projects. To this end, KPMG’s Kaytlyn Barber discusses project financing (page 26) and we look at the provincial government’s new procurement window in a conversation with the Hon. Gord Wyant, Minister responsible for SaskBuilds (page 16).

There is also a look at Prompt Payment legislation, introduced recently in the Saskatchewan legislature, in

Rob Cholodnuik two different articles. One from the legal perspective Manager, Saskatoon Office (page 28) and another from the advocacy perspective 306.954.1880 (page 30).

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By John Lax, Director of Advocacy and Communications, Saskatchewan Construction Association

In the advocacy world there are often procurement; marijuana legalization; any priority guarantees success. Things extended periods with no tangible and WCB. Prompt payment progress can go sideways far more quickly than results. That’s just the nature of has been significant enough that it they come together in the policy world. work that requires careful research, is addressed in a separate article on Consequently, policy development consultation, and compromise. But from page 30. Other priorities we’re paying people tend to be cautious; we are shepherds and until all of our flock are time to time we see periods marked by attention to include carbon pricing, returned safely at the end of the day, so rapid succession of major steps forward pipelines, taxes, trade, and the economy. to speak, we are ever vigilant as each is in several different priorities. In the pages that follow we will address always at risk. a few of these issues. The past quarter has seen one of these bursts of progress in key But before doing so, I want to remind Our Work portfolios, including: prompt payment; our readers that no single step towards The SCA represents the interests of its members and the construction sector through partnerships, relationships and collaboration. Our business is connecting people and securing a positive business environment in Saskatchewan. In pursuit of this goal we work with members, industry associations, investors, governments and government agencies to foster open Client FoCUsed seRviCe dialogue and a broad understanding of the complex construction industry by all stakeholders. • Renovations aCRoss westeRn Canada www.eteraconstruction.ca To meet these objectives, the SCA • expansions is active in direct advocacy, civic SK Office: 306.979.2232 engagement, data management, • ti’s, CRU’s BC Office: 250.213.6248 industry committees, and partnerships • new BUilding [email protected] with various stakeholders within and adjacent to the industry. Our areas of focus are determined by the business and political environment at any given time. Our policy direction is set by our board of directors and tested through the Advisory Council – Saskatchewan’s only pan-industry committee with representation from every corner of the non-residential construction sector.

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Procurement

The SCA maintains close relationships with SaskBuilds, Priority Saskatchewan, Crowns, ministries and government- Trusted Technical Advisors for Healthcare Communications and Safety industry collaborations like the

Saskatchewan Construction Panel (SCP) to provide advice and perspective on procurement issues to the public sector.

Long anticipated changes to provincial procurement were introduced in the November 1, 2018, Throne Speech with Premier Moe announcing the The Chittronics team provides customized service and consulting—fostering optimal outcomes for all of their customers. In developing partnerships with top brands in the industry, Chittronics government’s move towards a single stays ahead in technology innovation and development allowing them to facilitate advancements, procurement service, stating: therefore, delivering value-added solutions to the end users.

My government is moving to a single procurement service for the 417 HWY 48 Montmartre, SK nearly $2 billion worth of goods and 306.424.2871 [email protected] | www.chittronics.com Publisher: Saskatchewan Construction Association services procured every year. Client: Bruce Peberdy This is estimated to result in Size: 1/6 horizontal significant savings thanks to 4.625 x 2.125 increased coordination, while Bk & White ensuring the best value for taxpayers Date: February 2017 and fair treatment for Saskatchewan suppliers. Greg Lusk of Priority Saskatchewan has been appointed the province’s first Chief Procurement Officer. The full change and its impact will take some time to sort out and fully judge.

However, a properly managed clear and consistent procurement process across government ministries and agencies – excluding Crowns – can only be positive for government vendors in terms of administrative and bidding costs.

Another procurement concern is the increasing use of Best and Final Offer Suite 200 - 4561 Parliament Avenue PHONE: (306) 757-9681 (BAFO) provisions in RFPs. BAFO Regina, SK Canada S4W 0G3 FAX: (306) 757-9684 procurement practices have been included in provincial and municipal A multi-discipline consulting engineering company with over 30 years projects in the past few months. SCA of experience in the following engineering disciplines: legal partners indicate that BAFO Electrical Automation & Controls Water & Wastewater Treatment clauses are technically allowable in RFP Industrial / Process Mechanical Environmental Assessments processes, so contractors may see the Structural Environmental Reporting Municipal Hydroelectric & Water Resources provision more often in the future. www.kgsgroup.com The SCA views BAFO clauses as WINNIPEG REGINA MISSISSAUGA THUNDER BAY inappropriate given their similarity

We Build – Winter 2018 – Looking Back, Looking Forward 9 Industrynews Advocacy Update to bid shopping and their lack of any to work and be applied differently than Saskatchewan’s Procurement Manual clear benefit to the project or overall the experiences our members have or is unreasonable in some way, please procurement process. Anything BAFO reported. Investigations will continue contact the SCA right away. can achieve is better managed with and the SCA will update members as Improper tenders can be addressed and improved tendering and better quality details emerge. corrected, but only before they have of documents. The SCA will also continue to flow closed. Once a tender has closed and However, Priority Saskatchewan holds tender related issues and concerns to any corrective action will only apply to that BAFO is an effective clarification Priority Saskatchewan. future tenders. tool for owners. If you or someone you know are The Priority Saskatchewan Preliminary discussions indicate that concerned that a public tender does procurement manual is available Priority Saskatchewan expects BAFO not meet the standards of Priority online at: http://www.saskbuilds.ca/ PrioritySK/index1.html. Procurement Day On December 12, 2018, the SCA and the Saskatoon Construction Association hosted the first ever Saskatchewan Procurement Day. With more than 130 attendees on hand and public and private sector owner panels discussing upcoming projects and plans, the event was widely considered a terrific opportunity to network and plan for future business.

Public sector owners included: • Scott Eaton – Director of Materials Management, City of Saskatoon; • Kyle Toffan – President and CEO, SaskBuilds; • Grant Ring – Vice President, Capital Projects and Procurement, SaskPower; and • Greg Fowler – Vice President of Finance and Resources, University of Saskatchewan.

Private sector owners included: • Murray Totland – Director of Planning, Arbutus Properties; • Brad Zurevinski – General Manager, Dream Developments, Saskatoon; • Brian Jones – Director of Facilities Design and Development, Federated Co-operatives Limited; • Josh Dodd – Director of Procurement – Potash, Nutrien.

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Full details will be covered in a feature in our next issue. Marijuana Legalization Recreational marijuana was legalized on October 19, 2018. The public system is still being sorted out with supply shortages across the country.

Many of our members were deeply concerned about the lack of effective testing ability for marijuana impairment – especially as marijuana stays in the system longer than other HUMBOLDT narcotics. Many of those concerns have been alleviated through education and ELECTRIC advice we have been able to provide LIMITED in the months leading up to marijuana legalization.

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We maintain an accelerated, high efficient workflow and construction schedule, resulting WCB in well-organized projects. These qualities assist in projects progressing smoothly with the On December 4, 2018 the Government many sub-trades involved during the project cycle. of Saskatchewan announced WCB MAIN OFFICE (SASKATOON) ALBERTA OFFICE (EDMONTON) governance changes including:

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• One full-time chairperson; court, further consultation or by next election, pipelines will likely get • Two full-time members (one invoking the notwithstanding clause underway soon afterwards. representing workers and one in the Canadian Constitution. The representing employers); and first two options will take well into Conclusion • Four part-time members (two next year, likely longer. The latter These are some of the key portfolios representing workers and two alienates key Liberal constituencies the SCA is addressing today. There are representing employers). with no political upside – the Alberta others and new priorities will come into A move towards an employer advocate and Saskatchewan conservative view between now and our next issue. is also moving forward with limited corridor is unlikely to support In the meantime, anyone with questions details available at time of writing. Trudeau whether he delivers a is encouraged to contact John Lax at pipeline or not. In this regard, the SCA at 306 -531-2418 or johnl@ These changes are a move in the whether the Liberals win or lose the scaonline.ca. direction that the SCA and its partners have been advocating for over the past two years, since the 2016 Committee of Review. Smart. Choice. Carbon Pricing The province has released its own carbon reduction plan in lieu of federal carbon pricing and the federal government has indicated it is insufficient. If no resolution can be met, the federal backstop carbon pricing plan will take effect on January 1, 2019. Court action is likely but an injunction on the pricing structure may or may not happen. Geogrids & Geotextiles Stormwater Chambers The SCA is working with other groups, including the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce to assess and address the issue in relation to Saskatchewan’s carbon intensive economy. Pipelines Alberta Premier Rachel Notley’s recent mandated cut in production spiked Canadian oil stocks and optimism. Her plan to move oil by increased rail capacity has not generated as much excitement.

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We Build – Winter 2018 – Looking Back, Looking Forward 15 Feature One window to procure them all

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Procurement is a huge priority in currently making the move from Action Plan, which included 13 actions Saskatchewan – and the province is having multiple procurement functions that will improve government and working toward making the process in every ministry in the province to Crown sector procurement. One of better and more efficient for everyone. having a single procurement window. those key actions was best value procurement in executive government It’s not exactly downsizing. The Priority Saskatchewan, a branch of and Crown procurement, according Government of Saskatchewan is SaskBuilds, created the Procurement to Honourable Gordon Wyant, who is the Minister of Education, Minister responsible for SaskBuilds and Priority Saskatchewan, and the Deputy Premier.

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“A few years ago, when I was first the Minister of SaskBuilds and The aim is to create a single window in which all procurement would Priority Saskatchewan, we embarked go through to develop consistency in processes and procedures. on a procurement transformation plan – within the parameters of our “Change is always difficult for people. Wyant says his team has already trade agreements – to make sure From what I’ve seen to date, the visited and spoken with ministries as that Saskatchewan companies were initial groups coming together under well as a procurement specialist. benefiting from executive government our single-window plan has been and Crown procurement to the fullest “We’ve been doing a lot of this work receptive.” extent.” already, so bringing people together It helps that the initiative itself has is really the last step in all of this,” Wyant says they aimed to create been in the making for a while, that Wyant says. “We’re pleased to be a single window in which all it hasn’t just sprung out of the blue. moving forward.” procurement would go through to develop consistency in processes and procedures.

“By doing so, we’re providing a better opportunity for Saskatchewan businesses to participate in www.abconcretepumping.com government procurement. What we’re doing now is working on the process of integrating all of our executive government procurement into one place at Priority Saskatchewan,” Wyant says. “We hope to have it all fully operational by the beginning of April 2019.”

According to Wyant, bringing procurement specialists into one place We efficiently bring the foundations of construction within reach is expected to save the executive government a significant amount Ph: 306-221-3466 of money, create lots of efficiencies, and give Saskatchewan companies a better opportunity to compete on projects.

“There are two reasons why we’re moving to single-window procurement,” Wyant says. “First, we want to make sure Saskatchewan companies can benefit to the greatest extent possible. Second, we think we can save the provincial government significant amounts of money. Instead of one ministry hearing the same thing as another ministry, it’ll be procured together.”

So far, the transition has been well- received, but Wyant says one of the biggest challenges they’ve faced was bringing people together.

We Build – Winter 2018 – Looking Back, Looking Forward 17 Feature A fond farewell: Best wishes for Brenda Braaten

In this day and age, it’s hard to find people who spend decades-long careers working hard for a single organization. But that’s exactly what Brenda Braaten has accomplished in her remarkable 32-year tenure at the Regina Construction Association (RCA).

Brenda got her start in administration, but her hard work and determination eventually led her to take on the reigns of Executive Director. It’s a position she has held for 25 years.

It is a role that she has taken on with grace, style and an unwavering dedication to the industry.

We felt it best to let the people who know Brenda tell her story. Life lessons Braaten is known for her strong will and steadfast principles, and she balances these traits with a wicked sense of humour and a conscientious attitude.

RCA Operations Manager, Darlene South, can speak first hand to what it’s like to interact with Braaten daily:

“My career has spanned over more years than I care to remember, with many leaders, but none better than Brenda. I reiterations into what it is today. She also oversaw the consider it a privilege and a pleasure to have worked with her expansion of the RCA facility, with an addition in 1988, and over the last 10 years. Her leadership, vision, and commitment a major renovation in 2000. The result was a building that to the RCA was remarkable. Every day, all day, she worked doubled in size. tirelessly on behalf of the association and the industry. Also on Braaten’s agenda was working with the City of “I will miss her wisdom, her kindness, and most of all her Regina to get them to rewrite their spec general conditions. sense of humor. Her legacy will far outlast the 32 years Perhaps just as important as her list of accomplishments is she worked at the RCA. It is said we must know our past the impact Braaten has had on people she has met along the in order to fulfill our future; let that be the case. We will way. remember you and your contribution long after your retirement. Take care, my friend.” One of these is her colleague Shantel Lipp, President of the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association:

Working together “I’ve had the pleasure of working quite closely with Brenda Braaten certainly made her mark on the industry. She over the past 10 years. During that time, we’ve traveled pioneered the adoption of the Electronic Planroom for together, and shared stories both on a professional and the RCA in 2001 – and carefully crafted it through three personal level. I consider her a wonderful friend.

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During her years at RCA Braaten looked to the “big picture”. Her way to tackle a task was to go to the end result first and then work her way backwards. It was a method that proved successful time after time again.

And one recognized by her colleagues.

Here is how Nick Friesen, Senior Estimator, Westridge Construction Ltd., and RCA President (2018-2019), described working with Braaten:

“I always admired Brenda's member-first attitude. It's a philosophy the RCA will continue to embrace. Her willingness to listen to members’ concerns and advocate on behalf of our industry showed her commitment to the “As the executive director of the Regina Construction RCA and our members. Her enthusiasm was passed on to Association, Brenda was a fierce advocate. She was a loyal her staff and there is still always a friendly hello when you and dedicated employee and a friend to the many members walk into the RCA office for a meeting or event. of the RCA. Being the executive director of the RCA was more than just a job to Brenda. In many ways, the members “I wish her all the best!” of the RCA became part of Brenda’s extended work family, and she took great pride in making sure they were well Shaping the RCA served both at a staff and board level.” Miles Dyck, Engineering Manager, Gang Nail Truss, also had the opportunity to work closely with Braaten over Braaten has been compassionate to people and committed to the years. He speaks glowingly of her commitment to her the industry. Braaten always has been quick to draw others members and her willingness to educate the uninitiated: in, welcoming them to the fold – but always with an eye to what was the best for RCA and the industry. “I had an opportunity to work directly with Brenda during my eight-year tenure on the RCA Board of Directors. Bud Green, Senior Project Manager, Quorex Construction, During that time, she was instrumental in helping me commends her on a job very well done and a lifetime of transition from a member with a relatively narrow accomplishments. viewpoint of our broad industry to a director of a diverse “First of all, and more important, she is an awesome person and engaged board. with a very kind soul. She has it all. What a success story! She loves people. Is very approachable, inviting, welcoming, “Brenda always said the RCA was a mentoring culture and and comfortable to be around. She is fair to everyone. To she epitomized that sentiment in every aspect of her work. Brenda, everyone is as important as the next; she has no bad For many of us, she was the face of the RCA – willing opinions. She is very true to her heart and to RCA business. and able to help with any concerns or issues we had. Her Couldn’t find a better person filling the position of Executive member-centric style was evident in how she led her team Director over the past 32 years. at the RCA and how she interacted with the board, always forcing us to consider how a decision made at the board “She has guided our association through some very tough table might affect the individual member companies we times over her long career. I know this personally from served. when we were dealing with the SCA board representation. It is through her efforts that we now have a very successful “I am grateful for the relationship we built in those years, relationship between the RCA and SCA. I know she worked and the broader understanding of governance that you hard to make this happen. imparted to me.

“She has such a passion for her career, bringing in “Thank you, Brenda.” innovation and always getting the next new technology Braaten’s commitment and dedication to the RCA – and on board so that the RCA’s membership can be kept at the the industry it serves – is well acknowledged by all who information forefront. knew her and had the opportunity to work alongside her. She excelled in her career, working her way within the “I truly wish Brenda all the best.” organization to assume the title of Executive Director.

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And although the job may have gotten even harder at that point, Braaten didn’t let up. She continued to push hard and fight for what she believed in.

Bob Seipp, Director, Raven Roof (Sask) Ltd., has much to say about Braaten’s career.

“It has been a pleasure to know and work with Brenda over the many years in the construction industry.

“As a member of the RCA, I would often visit the office, sometimes daily, to view the project board and book drawings. It was then that I met Brenda.

“Sometime later, during my time as a director and member of the “I’ve had the privilege to work with Brenda over the past Executive Committee of the RCA Board of Directors, I gained an six years. She has been a valuable resource to me as I understanding of the importance of the role Brenda fulfilled for learned about the construction industry, our membership, the organization. and the ins-and-outs of running a membership-services organization. I will always treasure her humour and “It was during my tenure as president of the RCA, that Brenda candour, and her willingness to confront the difficult was offered and accepted the position of managing the day-to- conversations head on. I always know what Brenda thinks day business operations of the Regina Construction Association. and what she wants. That makes things much easier, even The position came with many great challenges, which Brenda when they seem difficult. accepted and performed admirably, later assuming the role of the executive director. “Brenda, thank you for your leadership of the RCA over all of these years. You will not easily be replaced, and you will “Brenda greeted everyone with a smile, a positive attitude, and a definitely be missed. Enjoy your retirement and all of the willingness to help others expand the opportunities presented to time you will have with your family. It is much deserved. I the RCA membership. look forward to connecting with you again in the future. Congratulations on all you have accomplished in your “She conducted herself in a very professional manner and was incredible career!” well prepared, whether it was for meetings or functions. And she often went above and beyond her scope of duties. New beginnings Married, with two sons and five grandchildren, Braaten “Brenda embraced her role with the RCA and almost everybody will take to retirement on May 31st, 2019. True to her knew her. I am not sure you could ask her a question about personality, Braaten will embrace this next step in her life the RCA that she couldn’t answer, including who a specific with the same zest and zeal that has marked her long and member was. Her way of engaging employees and members in admirable career. conversation and task completion will certainly be missed. She will leave many friends and colleagues behind, but she “Through her hard work and integrity, she inspired others to will be remembered – and appreciated – for many years yet learn more, do more, and become more. to come.

Doug Christie, Owner, Christie Mechanical, is someone “Brenda is held in high esteem and respected by all who know her. who wishes her all his best, as she starts her new journey forward: “I would like to extend my best wishes and congratulations to Brenda on her retirement as RCA Executive Director and thank “Congratulations friend on your well-earned retirement! her for all her years of faithful and rewarding service.” Where have the years gone? Thanks for your dedication. You have been a steadfast guide through the years – good Professional and personable and bad – helping to build this province. Mark Cooper, President & CEO, Saskatchewan Construction Association, also speaks highly of Braaten – as a colleague “Take pride in the legacy you leave. May your retirement be and friend. the best!”

22 SASKATCHEWAN CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION Feature Building a sustainable future

By Lea Currie, DEL Staff writer

What makes a company tick? Is it In addition to the building and afford to lose (the bid) for that reason. the people within? Societal norms? construction sector, she’s also looking at Collaboration among architects, Consumer demands? The bottom the energy generation and hospitality owners, and tradespeople can allow line? And most importantly, how industries throughout Canada and the the industry to look at all the pieces can we use this information to help United Kingdom. Her goal is to uncover together and come up with new ways companies do better and bring about a ways that governments can target more to encourage innovation,” says Besco. more sustainable future? sustainable action without necessarily Other findings are the need for more introducing further regulations or large Laurel Besco, assistant professor education and training, more and spending programs. Her results will also with the Institute for Management better information on sustainability, be provided directly to the industries & Innovation at the University and standard in excellence programs and people on the ground to help shine of Toronto, is researching the from the government or other entities. a light on different ways to bring about motivations of corporations and behaviour changes. As Besco continues her research, businesses to undertake energy more insights and concrete actions efficiencies and environmental “We know a lot about individual will arise, but for now, she encourages actions. By discovering the norms, but we know a lot less about those in the industry to attend motivations and norms behind these corporate norms and whether they seminars and learn about cutting- actions – primarily those that go trigger environmental actions, though edge technology and how it can be beyond regulatory requirements and we assume they do play some role,” implemented in their own projects. In are not solely driven by economic says Besco. “If we can figure out how addition, documenting and sharing factors − Besco hopes to identify ways corporate or industry norms develop, resources with one another to ensure to encourage sustainable action across that could allow us to encourage change companies are not reinventing the various sectors, including the building to happen faster.” wheel would help everyone. and construction industry. Although the project is still in its early At a time when plastic drinking “We hear a lot about regulatory stages, Besco says several trends and straws are sparking debate and requirements being used to encourage themes have arisen. One early finding climate plans at home and around improvements in behaviour. My is the need for collaboration. While the world are regularly in the news, gut – and preliminary research – many small and medium enterprises are sustainability is top-of-mind for was saying that there are also other very interested in being innovative and governments, industries and the motivators. If we can figure out how energy efficient, the focus is typically public. Whatever our motivation, those operate, it could allow us to on keeping bids competitive. Although striving for energy efficiencies and move towards a more sustainable innovation can come with a higher environmental actions must remain country as a whole,” she says initial price tag, the long-term savings at the forefront of all that we do to are often worth the investment. Besco is currently in the second year remain current and continue looking of the three-year research project “Sometimes tradespeople are less able ahead. funded by Canada's Social Sciences to do innovation because it's all about and Humanities Research Council. the bottom line, and they just can't

Sometimes tradespeople are less able to do innovation because it's all about the bottom line, and they just can't afford to lose (the bid) for that reason.

We Build – Winter 2018 – Looking Back, Looking Forward 23 Feature Construction in the Community

By Jordyn Wegner, DEL Staff Writer

The construction industry is known make a difference in the lives of kids Department at the Jim Pattison’s as generous and supportive – in the North Central community.” Children’s Hospital Foundation donating time, money, and resources Alliance Energy contributes to these (CHF). to those in need. You don’t have organizations through both donations “KPCL is focused on growing a to look far to see construction and volunteer work. “Donating permanent and stable workforce companies doing good, and there are materials and labour is a tradition of as we rely on the individuals and many members of the Saskatchewan all the construction trades, and it is communities we work with and Construction Association dedicated something that we take great pride within to support us,” says Mary to making our province a better place in,” says Day. Panteluk, Vice President of Human to live and work in. We would like Resources for KPCL. “One of the to acknowledge three SCA members Kelly Panteluk Construction Ltd. ways we can demonstrate our that are making a difference in our support back is through corporate province. giving and sponsorships. By Alliance Energy investing in our communities, we are investing in the leaders for tomorrow.” Ardel Steel Inc. Kelly Panteluk Construction Ltd. has a legacy of giving back to the community since its inception. Since Walker Panteluk founded the Alliance Energy has been giving company, the Panteluk family has back to the community for as long had a long-lived tradition of giving as the company has been around, back to the people and communities but it was seven years ago when of Saskatchewan. KPCL gives back Ardel Steel has fostered a mindset they decided that giving back would to the community through corporate of giving back to the community become part of their strategic plan. donations, matching donations, within their company since their They decided to put their support scholarships and sponsorships, and inception in 1980. They have made behind the North Central Family they’ve invested nearly $950,000 numerous monetary donations to 15+ Centre in Regina, as well as The Care back into the community over organizations, donated materials to and Share Program in Saskatoon. the past five years. Some of their Habitat for Humanity, and provided “The North Central Family Centre recent investments include signing labour, materials, has assisted over 1,500 inner city kids a Legacy Partnership agreement and prizes to various since its inception, with programs with the Saskatoon Tribal Council local projects and that provide the skills and self- in August 2017. The partnership groups such as The confidence necessary for living a supports employment and training, Humboldt Strong Fund, Deer Valley healthy, meaningful, productive life,” engagement of indigenous- Playground Project, Vibank Volunteer says Daryl Day, Senior Purchaser at owned suppliers, and community Fire Department, and the Pilot Butte Alliance Energy. “Eighty per cent of development. KPCL also sponsored School. In October 2018, Ardel Steel the youth alumni from the centre jackets for members of the Warman employees participated in Ryde the are either employed or are pursuing Emergency Response Team in 2017 Hanger and raised $4,100 for STARS at post-secondary education. This is and donated $450,000 to support the event. The company also presented what we are particularly proud of, the development of an Assessment a donation of $2,362.50 at Kinsmen knowing that we are helping to Room in the Pediatric Outpatient TeleMiracle in February 2017.

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“We believe business should have a social conscience, and we graciously and humbly do our part by contributing to national, community, and individual- driven charities,” says Chad Fenrick, Branch Manager for Ardel Steel.

The Saskatchewan Construction Association would like to thank the members featured in this article and those who are yet to be featured for donating their time, money, and skill sets for the benefit of the community. Without you, Saskatchewan would be a lesser place for citizens to live and thrive.

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We Build – Winter 2018 – Looking Back, Looking Forward 25 Feature Funding and Financing Capital Projects

By Kaytlyn Barber, Senior Manager, Advisory, KPMG

The rise and fall of the UK’s second have a clear funding and financing rates move, expect access to the bank largest (and a major Canadian) strategy for success. Many use the and capital markets to continue to construction company, advances in terms interchangeably, but clarity shift. automation and access to data and of each is critical to a contractor’s information, and ongoing innovation ability to meet customer expectations 2. Changing Risk Profile of Projects in the sector have continued to shift and a project owner’s ability to meet Lenders have historically been the way that construction projects governance and decision-making quick to place their financial capital are funded and financed. It is critical requirements. Funding refers to who in construction projects, viewed as that owners and contractors have a ultimately pays for the project, while secure, reliable, low-risk investments. clear understanding, strategy, and financing refers to who raises the This underlying assumption was monitoring in place to cost effectively cash (equity and debt) to build it. challenged in 2018 with the fall of deliver projects. An extended period of record low Carillion, the UK’s second-largest construction company. There are a variety of considerations, interest rates has helped facilitate but I believe the following key the implementation of capital Considered “too big to fail” and influences emphasize the need: projects of all sizes, across many secured with long-term government- sectors. The bank lending and capital 1. Balance of Funding versus backed revenue streams, even markets have been liquid, providing a company the size of Carillion Financing cost-effective construction, term struggled to survive amid competitive A project − both from the perspective conversion loans and bonds to market tensions. The news of of the owner and contractor − must construction projects. As interest Carillion highlighted risks associated with payment delays, unprofitable major contracts, and the far-reaching impacts on owner service delivery.

Hitting the news about one year ago, the cost, contractual, and policy implications are continuing to be felt. Lenders are looking at projects, even publicly funded infrastructure projects, more bullishly with stricter requirements, and pricing in greater risk in their equity and/or debt contributions. Contractors are looking to strengthen contractual language related to payment structures to mitigate the financial impact of delays. Lenders are requiring increased security. Procurement processes are being refined to reflect risk mitigation related to partner

26 SASKATCHEWAN CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION Feature organizations and contractor It is critical that owners and contractors have a clear financial capacity. Compliance, security, reporting and disclosure understanding, strategy, and monitoring to cost-effectively requirements are continuing to increase to mitigate and manage risk deliver projects. among all parties. information to help the business make projects. The approach should be scaled 3. The Finance Function as a better, more timely decisions. and tailored to the size and complexity Strategic Partner, not only a of your business. Think big, but start Reporting and Compliance Function In conclusion, it is critical that small in your approach to evolving owners and contractors have a the role funding and financing plays Access to data and information, clear understanding, strategy, and in project planning, delivering, and automation of activities, and demands monitoring to cost-effectively deliver reporting. for more informed decision making are requiring a greater level of financial acumen and expertise in planning and delivering capital projects. Historically serving a limited role as a reporting and compliance function – the bookkeeper – the finance function is now playing an increasingly impactful role in projects.

From business cases or feasibility studies, to funding and financing strategy definition and We look implementation, to more robust productivity and performance reporting, the finance function directly impacts project success. In a small sub-contracting business, a out for #1 strong finance function can be the difference between a profitable and unprofitable bid. The complexity of …that means you! financing approaches means that traditional estimating of project cost is incomplete without a robust understanding of the financing cost, cashflow implications, tax considerations, and risks informed through scenario analysis.

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We Build – Winter 2018 – Looking Back, Looking Forward 27 Feature Prompt Payment: What’s in the Bill?

By Jared D. Epp, Robertson Stromberg LLP

On November 20, 2018, the Government of Saskatchewan contractors follow a similar process, except payments released its highly anticipated “prompt payment” are typically due within 35 days and, if disputed, are also legislation in the form of a number of amendments to The referred to the adjudication process. Builders’ Lien Act. Although the legislation has only been As in Ontario, the adjudication process is intended to tabled in draft form, several key concepts, many of which provide parties with a timely and cost-effective solution have been borrowed from Ontario, are likely to be carried to resolve problems relating to common issues on the forward in future versions of the legislation. Based on construction project, including payment of outstanding the current political climate (it appears that all levels of invoices as well as things like whether or not a change government are in support of this bill), it is reasonable to expect that this legislation will be proclaimed, and thus order has been approved. Adjudicators are expected become law, sometime in the spring of next year. to make decisions within 30 days. A failure to pay, in accordance with a decision made by an adjudicator, also Similar to Ontario, the legislation’s focus is, gives rise to a right, on the part of a subcontractor or a unsurprisingly, on increasing the speed by which general contractor, to suspend or stop work. contractors are paid. The legislation does this primarily by creating the concept of a “proper invoice”. Proper At first glance, however, there are at least two important invoices must include basic information like the ways that Saskatchewan’s legislation appears to deviate contractor’s name and address; the period during which from Ontario’s. First, Ontario decided, at the same services or materials were provided; a description of time it introduced its prompt payment amendments, to those services; the amount payable for those services introduce a number of additional requirements in relation and contact information for the person that is supposed to bonding. This is absent from the current version of to receive payment for the invoice. Proper invoices are to Saskatchewan’s legislation. Second, Saskatchewan’s be submitted on a monthly basis. Although it is possible, legislation grants the Ministry the ability to exempt by contract, to change the date that proper invoices certain persons from this new prompt payment regime. must be submitted by, neither the owner nor the general Who might be exempt is not known at this time; however, contractor can require that an invoice be certified by a as drafted, it is currently possible for entire industries payment certifier before it is considered “proper”. and its participants (e.g. residential construction) to have no prompt payment obligations. Submitting a “proper invoice” triggers the owner’s payment obligations. As in Ontario, invoices are expected Although the effect of this new prompt payment to be paid within 28 days. However, it is possible for an legislation will not fully be known until it is finalized and Owner to dispute the amount being invoiced, in which used, it certainly appears that industry is moving toward case the new adjudication provisions in the legislation a much different regime, in terms of payment, in the are engaged. Invoices submitted by Subcontractors to future.

Although it is possible, by contract, to change the date that proper invoices must be submitted by, neither the owner nor the general contractor can require that an invoice be certified by a payment certifier before it is considered “proper”.

28 SASKATCHEWAN CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION Feature Artificial Intelligence is a No-Brainer for the Construction Industry SafetyTek Automates Safety

By Jordyn Wegner, DEL Staff Writer

As automation and artificial intelligence begin to expand “SafetyTek helps safety coordinators properly manage their across industries, the construction sector has lagged; in days. When they arrive at a site, they have already reviewed fact, it’s one of the least digitized industries in the world. the documentation and know what to expect. They can even prioritize which sites to visit first based on the information Although it has taken a little extra time, the construction collected first thing in the morning,” said Quiring. industry is beginning to realize just how important software and technology is when it comes to increasing SafetyTek utilizes artificial intelligence to highlight a safety, speed, and productivity. company's top and problem performers in safety. “We’ve measured a 600 per cent increase in productivity When people think of artificial intelligence and within a safety department where one safety coordinator can automation, they often think of robots taking their jobs, be as efficient as six, simply because they don’t have to collect but in the case of SafetyTek, they’re not taking any jobs; information any longer.” they’re making the job easier. According to Harvard Business Review, 60 per cent of SafetyTek is a workplace safety engagement platform companies believe their future success is dependent on the that was built to help construction companies effectively implementation of technology and automation. So, will the implement safety policy in a meaningful way. construction industry embrace new technology? Quiring So how does SafetyTek sell their software to an industry predicts that we will start to see artificial intelligence take that is historically slower to adopt hold of the construction sector in the coming decade. “There are proven benefits and a high level of potential value when new technology? it comes to tech and construction. With the construction “Our sales pitch is a simple one,” industry being one of the top ten contributors to GDP, the says Ryan Quiring, President and smallest amount of optimization has the potential to create CEO of SafetyTek. “We can offer billions of dollars in value." clients an 85 per cent reduction in Artificial intelligence really is a no-brainer. unplanned work stoppages caused by occupational injury. In North America alone, we lose $365 Ryan Quiring, President Cara-Dawn Transport and CEO of SafetyTek billion annually due to this. For a specific company, this means fewer WCB claims, less cross-training when someone gets injured, less modified work duties, less time slippage • Winch Trucks • Trombones • Lowbed Combinations up to 48 Wheeler due to unplanned stoppages and fewer documentation • Stepdeck, Hiboys, Double Drops requirements when reporting incidents.” • Canada/US Bonded Carrier including Alaska/NWT • 25 Acres Yard Storage, Fence & Cameras • Full Load/LTL • Forklifts • Large Loading Dock/Hiboys, Stepdecks and Beavertail Paper-driven processes have proven to be inherently • Pilot Car & Hot Shot Service inefficient due to the amount of time it takes to execute 306-721-8888 • Toll Free: 1-800-723-3342 • Fax :1-866-840-5118 correctly. www.caradawntransport.ca • [email protected]

We Build – Winter 2018 – Looking Back, Looking Forward 29 Feature Prompt Payment arrives: Saskatchewan moves toward business fairness

By John Lax, Director of Advocacy and Communications, Saskatchewan Construction Association

After two-and-a-half years of industry Chair of the SCA, Mark Cooper, will also set out to educate members organizing, research, and advocacy, President and CEO of the SCA, and and industry partners in early 2019. the Saskatchewan government has John Lax, Director of Advocacy and In this regard, it is critical that everyone introduced Prompt Payment legislation Communications at the SCA were understands that Prompt Payment – as in Bill 152, a bill to amend the Builders’ present in the Legislative Assembly for recommended by the Reynold’s Report, Lien Act. The Hon. Don Morgan, the introduction. introduced in Ontario, supported by Minister of Justice introduced the bill Second reading of the bill commenced PPS, and now progressing through the for first reading on November 20. on November 27 and has been legislative process in Saskatchewan – is a compromise bill from the ground up. Ryan Tynning, Co-Chair of Prompt adjourned for debate. The SCA and PPS Payment Saskatchewan (PPS), Carolyn are now reviewing the specifics of Bill It is designed to address the quirk of Bagnell, Executive Director of the 152 and will be working to ensure the construction law wherein an owner Mechanical Contractors Association final bill is in line with PPS principles is not in breach of contract for failure of Saskatchewan, Jason Duke, Past and industry needs. The two groups to pay but contractors are in breach of

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30 SASKATCHEWAN CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION Feature contract for halting work when they Construction is a unique industry with sense to protect contractors in one have not been paid. high overhead and lengthy timetables segment of the industry but not for deliverables. Today, the cost and another. “It’s difficult to run a business when risk for both of these facts are borne all your money is tied up in material primarily by small contractors – not However, preliminary education and and labour costs, but you haven’t been owners or developers. All prompt business outreach efforts indicate paid for the project – and have no idea payment does is clarify required that once properly explained there is when you will get paid,” explained Ryan timelines and provide a clear and timely little reason for opposition to prompt Tynning, Co-Chair of PPS and Owner dispute resolution mechanism for payment. It is the hope of the SCA and of Swift Plumbing and Heating in Swift contractors who have not been paid for PPS that further education can resolve Current. “There are times when we satisfactorily completed work. opposition to prompt payment. can’t afford to bid on new jobs or do the things we need to be successful because Prompt payment is principally a The SCA will keep members informed we aren’t being paid for the work we’ve business fairness issue. It makes no in the months ahead. already done.”

Prompt Payment deals with late payment – not non-payment. Consequently, it needs to provide quick and reasonable resolution to business disagreements. It must also be fair and allow for basic administration. The mechanism to achieve this will be a binding adjudication process.

While contractors have always been able to sue for late payment, the process is expensive and slow. Instead, the SCA and PPS sought prompt payment legislation which laid out clear responsibilities and processes to keep payments in construction fair, timely, and transparent. Bill 152 provides a fast moving and binding adjudication process that secures payment in about 55 days while considering the rights of all parties.

So, whereas courts seek perfection and permanence of judgements in a culture of deference and careful weighing of evidence, prompt payment adjudications will instead seek quick, reasonable decisions that protect projects and relationships. Even then, timelines are longer than some contractors would like. But having rights and a process to enforce contracts in a timely manner will make a difference.

There has also been some resistance to the notion of prompt payment form corners of the residential construction sector. They have sought an exemption from prompt payment rules. Both PPS and the SCA are firmly opposed to any sector-specific exemption to prompt payment legislation.

We Build – Winter 2018 – Looking Back, Looking Forward 31 Feature Saskatchewan Construction Week 2019 By Megan Jane, Executive Coordinator, Saskatchewan Construction Association

April 8-12, 2019 will be the third 15 deputy ministers, chief executives politicians, and the powers that be to annual Saskatchewan Construction from seven Crown Corporations influence change. Week (SCW), a week-long, province- and provincial agencies, the chair We are working hard to ensure wide celebration of the social of the Saskatchewan Construction that 2019 will bring another year and economic contributions the Panel, four school divisions, over 250 construction sector makes to students, and hundreds of industry of success with larger events and Saskatchewan and the quality of life representatives. a renewed focus on investment that Saskatchewan residents enjoy. attraction and economic development. It’s no wonder that so many Currently earmarked for the new The suite of specially selected organizations choose to be involved in year is a launch event focused on signature events, branding and SCW. what Saskatchewan needs to do to promotion of the week is led by “It’s a no brainer for us,” says Dion stay investor-friendly, a construction a committee of 12 dedicated, not- Malakoff, Saskatchewan Building day at the legislature to voice for-profit industry associations Trades Executive Director. “We get industry concerns to the provincial that represent all sectors of the to collaborate with everyone in government, the ever-popular construction industry. the industry, whether we agree or Deputy Ministers Dinner, a suite of Since its induction, SCW has featured disagree, we all want everyone to go try-a-trade youth events across the participation from approximately home with all their fingers and toes.” province, and a construction safety 30 businesses and labour support Malakoff further indicates that the leadership conference. Visit www. organizations, 10 cabinet ministers, most valuable takeaway from SCW is constructionweek.ca to keep an eye on the caucus of the Official Oppositions, by far the networking with industry, events as they materialize.

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Saskatchewan. getting It It more is is involved in SCW − important important SCW whether 201 to 9 to its partner partner Committee with other industry with other industry to host Partners your own event, partner up stakeholders with partner to us raise up on awareness with existing us of the on and impact existing and opportunities developing that construction and projects, developing brings to or projects, – simply showcase your brand or – simply showcase your brand partner stakeholders up with to raise us on awareness existing of the and impact and opportunities developing that construction projects, brings to or – simply showcase your brand contact Megan the the people people contact Jane of of Saskatchewan.” at Saskatchewan.” Megan the at SCA office Jane [email protected] at the at SCA office [email protected] or (306) 525-‐0171. or (306) 525-‐0171. contact Although Although Megan construction construction Jane is is at responsible responsible the at SCA office [email protected] for for building building – the province – the province quite quite literally literally or – – from from (306) the the 525-‐0171. ground ground up, up, we we are are often often quiet quiet when when it it comes comes to to showcasing showcasing our major successes. our major successes. “Our “Our SCW 2019 Committee Partners Industry Industry has has not not done done enough enough to to promote promote itself itself and and the the great great many impacts it has on our many impacts it has on our provinceprovince,” ,” Douglas Douglas points points out. out. “Raising “Raising awareness awareness of of the the economic economic benefits, career benefits, career opportunities opportunities and and -‐ day to-‐ day to-‐day -‐day quality quality of of life life impacts impacts that that the the construction construction industry has on industry has on every every person person living living in in or or visiting visiting our our province province is important.” is important.” SCW 2019 Committee PartnersSCW 2019 Committee Partners If If you you are are interested interested in in getting getting more more involved in SCW − involved in SCW − whether whether its its to to host host your your own event, own event, partner partner up up with with us us on on existing existing and and developing developing projects, projects, or or – simply showcase your brand – simply showcase your brand contact contact Megan Megan Jane Jane at at the the at SCA office at SCA office [email protected] [email protected] or or (306) (306) 525-‐0171. 525-‐0171.

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“The Construction Opportunities Although construction is responsible for If you are interested in getting more Development Council Inc. is pleased to building the province – quite literally – involved in SCW − whether its to support and participate in Saskatchewan from the ground up, we are often quiet host your own event, partner up Construction Week once again,” says when it comes to showcasing our major with us on existing and developing CODC’s Warren Douglas, one of successes. “Our Industry has not done projects, or simply showcase your SCW’s Planning Committee members. enough to promote itself and the great brand – contact Megan Jane at the “As part of our mandate, the CODC many impacts it has on our province,” SCA office at [email protected] promotes unionized construction in Douglas points out. “Raising awareness or (306) 525-0171.

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We Build – Winter 2018 – Looking Back, Looking Forward 33 Feature Women in Trades and Technology empowers 300 women and girls in 2018 By Brittany Grimsdale, Sask Polytech WITT provincial facilitator (acting)

The Saskatchewan Polytechnic Women in Trades & Technology program works with instructors, employers, professionals, and non-profits to build curriculum for camps, workshops and mentorship programs. The goal is to teach women valuable skills, encourage women to think about different career options and address barriers that may limit women in trades and technology.

This summer Sask Polytech offered six week-long camps for girls ages 12 to 15. Girls Exploring Trades and Technology and Mind Over Metal camps provided participants with Further your career with a a safe, supportive environment to explore the tools, equipment, Bachelor of Construction and skills needed for a trades and Management Degree technology career. Sask Polytech has The BCM degree provides you with multi-faceted been running girls’ summer camps skills in estimation, site management, cost controls, since 1991. This past year, we had 81 tendering, contract laws and human resources. As a true practitioner’s degree the BCM program girls attend the camps. Final projects provides theoretical pathways in critical and analytical included building a desk out of thinking, behavioral management, leadership, strategy recycled pallets and welding roses. and economics. Earn the after-diploma baccalaureate degree with an I am always amazed to see how additional two years of study. Courses are offered in the evenings and weekends so you can learn while you are much our camp participants flourish still earning. in a week. It is incredible to see them Take the next step. grow in self-confidence and by the Apply now at saskpolytech.ca/BCMdegree end of the week they are completely competent in using a variety of tools. It’s so empowering!

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We Build – Winter 2018 – Looking Back, Looking Forward 35 Feature Exposure Is Value

By Curtis Griffith, Director of Business Development, BuildWorks Canada

Why should we use BuildWorks Because these tools provide us with you are receiving the maximum Canada? I get this question quite maximum exposure to who and exposure and absolute best value the often from general contractors, what is available in the marketplace, market can provide? Yes, it certainly owners, and consultants when creating confidence that we are does. discussing their process for finding receiving the best available value for BuildWorks Canada is a service project partners. Most often the our sale, purchase, or transaction. response is a simple “why not?” provided with the highest levels of Construction opportunities are no integrity by the local construction If you are going to sell your house, different. We certainly have tried, associations across Western Canada. would you rely on a single realtor’s tested and true networks that will Our goal is to connect buyers of website or network? Or you would always be utilized and leveraged construction to builders in the expect it to be advertised on realtor. to deliver a successful project, but most efficient and transparent way com for the world to see, attracting are there others out there doing possible, leading to increased value every potential buyer and hopefully similar work for other clients? Yes. and successful project deliveries. some competition for your home? Does some healthy, transparent, BuildWorks Canada is where the fair competition bring out the best This simple principle helps us guide work is. many decisions in our day to day in all of us in our work? Yes. Does life. Why do we all use Kijiji or advertising your opportunity, RFQ, We look forward to helping Facebook Marketplace to sell used RFI, EOI, Request for subtrades, you create a solid foundation of items? Why do we all love Skip the specific trade package, plan to design success in the initial stages of your Dishes, Airbnb, Expedia, even Uber? through BuildWorks Canada ensure construction project.

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By Jeff Ritter, SATCC

Effective January 2019, Sprinkler Fitter expertise of experienced tradespeople, will be designated as a compulsory and allows them to train the next The SATCC performs four main trade in Saskatchewan – the first trade generation of workers. to be designated as compulsory in the roles: We train apprentices; The SATCC performs four main roles: province since 1988. We train apprentices; we certify we certify tradespeople and A Sprinkler Fitter Compulsory Taskforce, tradespeople and apprentices; we apprentices; we promote made up of industry representatives promote apprenticeship; and also from across Saskatchewan, submitted an regulate the apprenticeship system apprenticeship; and also application demonstrating widespread of training. We regulate compulsory support for this designation. trades primarily through worksite visits. regulate the apprenticeship SATCC staff members observe workers Those working in compulsory system of training. to ensure apprentices are properly trades must be either apprentices supervised. In compulsory trades, or journeypersons. Compulsory one journeyperson can supervise two Tradesperson’s Registration to continue designation means consistent training apprentices at a time. working in the trade. There will be a and supervision for apprentices one-year “grace period” to apply for the working in the trade, which helps Individuals proving employment in ensure both worker and consumer the trade prior to the compulsory certificate. In other words, from now safety. Journeyperson certification designation date, January 1, 2019, will until December 31, 2019, there is no cost demonstrates the knowledge and be able to apply for a Certificate of to apply.

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If tradespeople successfully demonstrate employment in the trade before the designation date, they will be able to continue working as Sprinkler Fitter tradespeople. Still, we encourage them to consider registering as apprentices – those with the necessary trade time can also apply to challenge the journeyperson certification exam.

For a trade to be designated as compulsory in Saskatchewan, a compulsory application must be completed and submitted to the SATCC. It is a rigorous application process that requires demonstrated, widespread industry support. The SATCC doesn’t initiate the process to designate trades as compulsory; we know compulsory designation works best when industry spearheads the initiative.

Saskatchewan isn’t the only province where Sprinkler Fitter is designated as compulsory – it’s also a compulsory trade in Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

Next year, there will be five compulsory trades in Saskatchewan: Construction Electrician, Plumber, Sheet Metal Worker, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic, and Sprinkler Fitter.

For a trade to be designated as compulsory in Saskatchewan, a compulsory application must be completed and submitted to the SATCC.

As of June 30, 2018, there were 37 Sprinkler Fitter apprentices registered in the province.

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We Build – Winter 2018 – Looking Back, Looking Forward 39 THE EXPERTSNext Page CCA members educate federal politicians during Hill Day

By Mary Van Buren, President, Canadian Construction Association

The Canadian Construction Association’s (CCA) Hill Day took place on November 27. It was heartwarming to see Parliament Hill awash with white hard hats donned by the participating CCA members. Altogether, CCA members met with over 100 Members of Parliament, Senators and other key officials. The Hill Day was a resounding success and a first step toward CCA’s goal to unite the industry while championing national issues that matter as described in CCA’s 2018 – 2023 strategic plan.

Investor confidence, inclusive workforce and with commitments on prompt payment legislation, the innovation on the agenda announced regulatory review and especially the measure allowing for the immediate write off for the full price of In addition to highlighting the impact of the Canadian machinery and equipment. These have been key asks from construction industry – we employ 1.4 million Canadians the CCA. However, some of the lingering concerns that we and are responsible for nearly $119 billion in economic are seeking a resolution include: activity or seven per cent of Canada’s GDP – CCA • The federal government taking the necessary members had three key topics to discuss with the actions to collaboratively move forward the Trans politicians they met with. Mountain expansion project. CCA is encouraged that In terms of creating a business and investor-friendly Natural Resources is conducting a review and that climate, which is crucial for the economy and our industry, consultations are occurring with indigenous groups the November 21 Fall Economic Update took positive steps affected by the project.

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We Build – Winter 2018 – Looking Back, Looking Forward 41 SaskTenders ad-WeBuild-quarterpage.indd 1 8/14/2018 3:52:46 PM THE EXPERTSNext Page 2018 SCSA Year in Review

By Collin Pullar, SCSA President

This was a year of significant profile to redefine the SCSA’s mission a series of changes to the SCSA bylaws change and advancement for the of “Constructing Safety Leadership” and board governance structure to Saskatchewan Safety Association and its vision of creating the “Safest reflect modern governance practices (SCSA) and its members. The year Construction Environment in and ensure alignment with legislative began with a celebration of the Canada.” requirements. The structure, late-2017 announcement from the composition, and size of the board Saskatchewan Ministry of Central We have learned over the years were also modified to ensure balanced Services regarding new safety that telling people how to stay safe representation and engagement from standards. It was announced that as of isn’t enough to overhaul a culture industry leaders. April 1, 2019, Certificate of Recognition that has historically struggled with In March, the SCSA hosted its first (COR®) certification will be required safety. Anything that is going to Constructing Safety Leadership for all construction contracts expected affect a change in an organization Conference in Regina, featuring a to exceed $1 million. This was an and a province has to be done at a range of speakers including a panel exciting development for all members leaderships level. Our new mission discussion led by industry leaders. The who have made significant investments is entirely about supporting safety event facilitated important discussion in their safety management systems. leaders. topics that will carry into the next The SCSA board of directors At the February Annual General conference taking place at Saskatoon’s confirmed an updated organizational Meeting, the SCSA members approved TCU Place on April 10, 2019. The association was honoured to be recognized by the Better Business Bureau of Saskatchewan with an award for business ethics and by the Regina and District Chamber of Commerce with a Paragon Award for Marketing and Promotional Excellence. The SCSA board was very excited to see the association having an impact on not only the industry • CEILING SYSTEMS • ACCESS FLOORING • ACOUSTIC TREATMENTS • TECTUM • DEMOUNTABLE PARTITIONS • STEEL STUD FRAMING but also influencing the culture of • DRYWALL • SOUND MASKING business more broadly. The SCSA will continue to focus efforts in the areas WOOD COGGER LTD. of modernization and ethical business 1375 Cornwall Street leadership in the new year. Regina, SK S4R 2H6 With technology, modernizing www.woodcogger.com product and service delivery has Fax: 306-569-9202 306-525-5805 also been a major strategic focus of Toll Free: 1-888-665-6805 [email protected] the board. A new mobile Hazard

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Inside the SCSA classrooms, pilot projects introducing tablet devices and virtual reality (VR) training tools are well underway; taking safety training and information retention to a whole new level. The SCSA’s VR tool is one of the first of its kind for the Saskatchewan Industry and is already being evaluated by other leading training institutions in the province.

Strategic alliances with the Saskatchewan Polytechnic School of Construction, the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, Saskatchewan Safety Council, and others were strengthened this past year – helping to further extend and integrate the message of injury prevention and safety leadership throughout the province.

Together, the SCSA board of directors, regional safety committees, members, staff, and partners look forward to the challenges and opportunities in the year ahead.

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We Build – Winter 2018 – Looking Back, Looking Forward 43 THE EXPERTSNext Page Focusing on the bottom line can backfire If we forget important things, balance sheets don’t count

By Sherry Knight, President & CEO, Dimension 11

What’s different today in business? to retire, or RRSP’s are matched so run machine because people care: Banks making billions every quarter; employees have more control over • Give fair pay for fair work; governments cutting transportation their futures. When the company • Value people for their for that segment of society who does well, everyone benefits, and contribution – show you care; and can’t easily travel because it is not when the company does poorly, • Be honest – look after pensions, there aren’t bonuses − for anyone. economically feasible; companies benefits, severances ethically. ceasing business and leaving Leaders are not compensated for People come to work everyday employees with no pensions because poor leadership, only for great with the thought of doing the the pension money has been spent; leadership. best job they know how to do. As and CEO’s being ousted with million- It seems greed may be leading the an employer, reciprocate. Treat dollar packages even when the charge today! How can employers everyone like you’d treat your company has gone downhill instead change this? I am not sure, and yet grandmother, not greedily, like some of uphill – at the same time making I hesitate to consider the future. If employers! it difficult for those trying to do we have gone from a work world the best for themselves and their where everyone was part of the For more information please families. Then employers wonder family to one where only dollars and connect with Sherry Knight at why their employees aren’t loyal! shareholders matter, what will the [email protected] or (306) future bring? 586-2315. She is a leader in people Contrast this with the organizations and performance development. right here in Saskatchewan that If you want your employees to be Dimension 11 helps companies treat their employees like good loyal, it may be time to turn back the realize stronger profits so they families treat their offspring. clock to the times when we really can create more jobs and better Employees come first, not the cared, as an organization as well as communities. shareholders. Pensions are tucked a leader. Consider some of the things away and invested so employees that make a difference in those Copyright 2018 Sherry Knight are protected when it comes time organizations that run like a well- All rights reserved. www.dimension11.com

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By Marshall Hamilton, Executive HR Consultant

In the past year, I have watched the but many had no idea how to detect What Should Employers Do anticipation and apprehension grow violations and how to deal with those If you do not have a Fit for Duty as Canada approached and passed they suspected were impaired. Policy in place now, develop one the October 17, 2018 date on which as soon as possible. Train your marijuana became legal. We are only Looking Forward supervisors on their role as it a few months into the new norm, but Now that marijuana is legal, most pertains to impairment in the we can still look back and forward on employees still know that it is workplace. Train your employees on what this means for employees and what is expected of them, and tell employers. inappropriate to bring to work and inappropriate to consume both before them how potential impairment in Looking Back work and at work. However, I am the workplace will be dealt with by certain there are some who believe it the company. For employers who When marijuana was still illegal, want assistance, I have developed a is now okay to consume before work most employees knew it was template policy and some impairment or consume at work, because it is inappropriate to bring to work and checklists that I am willing to share inappropriate to consume, both now legal. And like before, employers with you. before work and at work. That did not know it is inappropriate, but many stop all employees, but they at least still have no idea how to detect Get in touch with Marshall via email knew what was right and wrong. violations and how to deal with those at [email protected] or Employers knew it was inappropriate, they suspect are impaired. call 306-530-6975.

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Cansel...... 19 Nilex...... 13 Technical Safety Authority 0f Saskatchewan...... 16

Cara Dawn Transport...... 29 Nu-Trend Industries Inc...... 3 The Energy Doctor Ram Mfg...... 35

Chit Tronics Ltd...... 9 Outline Construction Ltd...... 9 Travelodge Hotel Saskatoon...... 16

Coco Paving...... 31 Peace Hills Insurance...... 17 Wcb Sask...... 5

Commercial Sand Blasting & Painting...... 21 Penwest Sales Inc...... 33 Wood Cogger Ltd...... 42

Etera Construction Management...... 8 Pre-Con Limited...... 45 Xylem Inc...... 33

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