Coronavirus: Saskatchewan Construction Association encourages governments to ‘build on’
As much of the economy slows from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Saskatchewan Construction Association (SCA) is encouraging all levels of government to keep the construction dollars flowing. “Now is not the time to hold back on moving forward with projects,” said Mark Cooper, SCA president. Cooper said projects are being delayed or cancelled because of…
Legislation introduced to create tighter payment timelines for construction industry
Legislation was introduced on Tuesday by the Government of Saskatchewan to better protect and define the rights and obligations of owners, developers, contractors and subcontractors. The Builders’ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act, 2018 will create a payment plan to set up more efficient timeless in providing payment for projects. It will also establish an interim…
Saskatchewan construction permit values see major August to August decline
A million dollar construction contract would result in a $60,000 PST charge in Saskatchewan. That comes after the province added the tax to construction contracts in the 2017 budget. Now, the opposition NDP are blaming the tax for a decline in value of Saskatchewan’s construction permits. “That PST just priced a lot of people out…