Construction industry leaders to release new forecast for Saskatchewan

REGINA, SK, Feb. 24, 2012 /CNW/ - Construction industry leaders will release highlights from a new forecast of labour supply and demand from now until 2020. The report − Construction Looking Forward: An assessment of construction labour markets for Saskatchewan from 2012-2020 − was prepared by the Construction Sector Council in consultation with industry and others. It includes a construction investment outlook and a breakdown of labour needs by trade.

When:  Monday, February 27, 2012, 10am

Where: Saskatchewan Construction Association, 1939 Elphinstone St. (Boardroom), Regina

Who:  Spokespersons include:

• Warren Douglas, Executive Director, Construction Labour Relations Association of Saskatchewan Inc. - Introductions
• Michael Fougere, President, Saskatchewan Construction Association - Non-residential outlook
• Alan Thomarat, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Home Builders of Saskatchewan - Residential outlook
• Paul McLellan, Board Director, Construction Sector Council, Chief Executive Officer, Alliance Energy Ltd. - National outlook

For further information:

Warren Douglas
Secretariat
Construction Sector Council Saskatchewan
[phone]

Rosemary Sparks
Construction Sector Council
[phone]