Saskatchewan is celebrating the construction industry this week as the sector continues to post some of the strongest growth in the province’s economy.
The provincial government has proclaimed September 22 to 27 as Saskatchewan Construction Week, highlighting the industry’s contribution to jobs and economic growth. According to the province, construction accounted for 7.1 per cent of Saskatchewan’s real gross domestic product in 2024.
“Our construction sector is, quite literally, helping build a better future here in this great province,” Trade and Export Development Minister Warren Kaeding said in a statement. “Thanks to the industry’s hard work and our focus on improving the lives of citizens, more people than ever before are choosing to call Saskatchewan home. This influx of people has led to a construction boom, which shows just how crucial this sector is to job creation.”
Employment in the industry rose from 42,700 people in 2024 to 51,300 as of June 2025, an increase of more than 8,000 jobs in the first half of the year.
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Shannon Friesen, president and CEO of the Construction Association of Saskatchewan, said the week is a chance to recognize how the sector is shaping communities.
“Saskatchewan Construction Week is an opportunity to recognize the essential contributions our industry makes to the province’s growth and prosperity,” Friesen said. “From major infrastructure projects to community developments, the construction sector is helping deliver on the Government of Saskatchewan's vision for a stronger, more connected province. We appreciate the government's ongoing investments in infrastructure and its commitment to workforce development, which are critical to meeting the needs of a growing population and economy. These investments send a strong signal that Saskatchewan is open for business and ready to build.”
The province says the sector’s value grew by 13.2 per cent between 2023 and 2024. That growth has been driven in part by rising migration to Saskatchewan, which has led to an 84 per cent jump in housing starts during the first six months of 2025. Building permits were also up nearly 59 per cent in the first five months of the year, the fastest increase among provinces.
The growth has contributed to record-breaking results for the provincial economy. Saskatchewan’s real GDP reached $80.5 billion in 2024, up 3.4 per cent from the year before and the second-highest growth rate in the country.
