Building infrastructure does not happen overnight , and the process starts long before foundations are laid . One of the most crucial preliminary steps is the procurement of resources needed to build a proposed bridge or road or facility — and effective cost-conscious procurement can make all the difference in the budget and timeline of a project .

In Saskatchewan , these vital procurement strategies are the responsibility of Treasury Board Crown corporation SaskBuilds . Created by the Saskatchewan government in 2012 , SaskBuilds is on a mission to manage and advise the construction of Saskatchewan ’ s large-scale infrastructure projects .

Through its dedication to its core values , including integrity , transparency and innovation , SaskBuilds is working to ensure that Saskatchewan projects are completed on time and under

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