“Now is not the time to hold back on moving forward with projects,” said Mark Cooper, SCA president.

BuildForce Canada said Saskatchewan’s construction industry may need up to 3,500 new skilled workers over the next 10 years.

Misty Ventures and Hamilton Construction acquired an established mining contractor concentrated in the potash industry.

The total value of building permits issued in Saskatoon continues to decline according to a Statistics Canada report.

Companies wait on average 72 days to be paid for completed work according to the Saskatchewan Construction Association.