Steel: A History of Strength. A Future of Possibilities.

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CISC Alberta Awards

2009


ALBERTA 2009 STEEL DESIGN
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
Advantage Steel …
Strength in Innovation + Sustainability
 

The 2009 Steel Design Awards of Excellence in Alberta
showcased 34 project submissions with
award winners in five categories:

Architectural Award
Steel structures in which architectural considerations predominantly influence the design, particularly those with exposed steelwork. (All building types and bridges.)

Engineering Award
Steel structures in which engineering considerations and the efficient use of steel in unique applications are the predominant factor. (All building types and bridges.)

Industrial Award
Structures, process plants, or other steelwork in which industrial considerations predominantly influence the design.

Steel Edge Award
An open category demonstrating excellence in the application of steel design, fabrication, detailing or finishing. These projects or project components demonstrate tremendous ingenuity in addressing unique design, resource or application challenges.

Sustainability Award
Steel structure in which steel has been used or re-used as part of a sustainable development project that aims to improve environmental impact of the structure by using innovative practices, standards and technologies. 

We would like to extend a special thank you to the 2009 Judging Panel for all their hard work and congratulate them on a job well done.

J.J. Roger Cheng, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Professor and Chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Alberta
David A. Down, Architect, AAA, FRAIC, LEED AP
Senior Architect/Urban Designer
City of Calgary
Hugh Krentz, P.Eng.
Chairman
Standards Council of Canada
Ben Louie
University Architect
University of Alberta

                           Professor Brian R. Sinclair, PhD FRAIC AIA (Intl)
                           Professor of Architecture + Environmental Design
                           University of Calgary


Please click here to view a copy of the evening’s program which includes more details about this exciting event.

You may click on ony of the following links to learn more about the 2009 Awards.

Information on Award Categories, Eligibility and Submission Process
Responses to Frequently Asked Questions
Information about CISC
Click here for a PDF of the March 26 Media Release announcing the Award Recipients.
Click here
to open a PDF of Finalist Backgrounder for Media.

Thanks to the more than 60 sponsors who have supported this event.

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Akhurst Machinery Ltd./Peddinghaus Corporation Eskimo Steel Precision Steel & Manufacturing Ltd.
ArcelorMittal International Canada Fisher & Ludlow Rampart Steel Ltd.
Atlas Tube Inc. Kristian Electric Spartan Steel Ltd.
Canadian Welding Bureau Local 720 Superior Steel Erectors
Clearbrook Iron
Works Ltd.
Mammoet Triangle Steel
(1999) Ltd.
Devoe Coatings Norfab Mtg
(1993) Inc.
VICWEST
Edvan Industries Inc. Park Derochie Westcor Services Ltd. – Steeplejack

3 0 0 W    S P O N S O R S

Advance Bending IFASTGroupe RIMK Industries Inc.
Anchor Bolt Warehouse IKG Grating Sterling Crane
Burlington Automation Iresco Ltg. STM Erectors
Capital Steel Inc. Leder Steel The Studman
Cloverdale Paint Inc. M-TEC Drafting
Services Inc.
TSE Steel Ltd.
Daam Galvanizing Inc. Micron Coatings Inc. Varsteel Ltd.
Detailed Design Drafting
Services Ltd.
Myshak Crane And
Rental
Western Stud
ESSAR Steel Algoma Price Steel Ltd. Wide Flange Beam
Frank’s Sandblasting
& Paint
Rapid Steel Xzact Steel
Garneau
Manufacturing Inc.
Reliable-Tube
(Edmonton) Ltd.
 

 


2009 Edition

ARCHITECTURAL AWARD

Winner
The Water Centre

 

ENGINEERING AWARD

Winner
Calgary Courts Centre

 

INDUSTRIAL AWARD

Winner
ASU Cold Box - OPTI Canada

 

STEEL EDGE AWARD

Winner
Capital Health Centre

 

SUSTAINABILITY AWARD

Winner
University of Alberta - Triffo Hall