Contents Quarter 3 2020
5 Update from ARHCA CEO Ron Glen
7 Message from Rae-Ann Lajeunesse, Deputy Minister
of Transportation
8 ARHCA Board of Directors and Committee Chairs
10 ARHCA Committee Members
11 ARHCA Staff
12 Question & Answer
Dr. Alireza Bayat, University of Alberta
48 Everyday Hero
Kelso Brennan, Hi Signs – The Fath Group Ltd.
FEATURED ARHCA MEMBER
21 Graham Construction
Built on the past, built to last
27 Husky Asphalt
Paving the way for future success
ARTICLES
30 WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS
Women Building Futures
Working together with industry for success
35 DRIVER APPRECIATION
Driver Appreciation Days Celebrating Men and
Women Behind the Wheel
We should all #thankatrucker
39 REMOTE WORKERS
Five Ways Leaders Can Motivate and Inspire Remote Teams
Helping employees keep pace with your company’s goals
41 CONSTRUCTION LAW
The Dispute Resolution Clause
Four critical considerations
43 LEADERSHIP
Why Good Employees Leave and What to Do About It
Five strategies to retain your company’s most valuable
asset – its people
51 ADVOCACY
Driving Improvement
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