It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of Leo De Meo, a deeply respected leader and valued member of our community. Before becoming the General Manager of ArcelorMittal Global Research & Development in Hamilton in 2016, Leo had a longstanding and impactful relationship with the CSSBI and many of its [...]
Toronto, ON (November 7, 2024) – The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) is proud to announce the 2024 Steel Conference Award Recipients: Alfred F. Wong Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to Dr. Reinhold “Reini” Schuster, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo; and to, Dr. Robert Driver, Professor Emeritus, University of Alberta; H. A. Krentz Research Award [...]
The CISC has issued a statement in response to the Federal Government of Canada’s newly announced measures regarding tariffs on Chinese steel, aluminum, and electric vehicles: "The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) commends the Federal Government for the measures announced today by Minister Freeland to level the playing field for Canadian steel products and EVs [...]
The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) has released the following statement welcoming the support of Mr. Poilievre and the Conservative Party of Canada in regard to maintaining tariff uniformity with the United States on Chinese EVs and steel products. Official statement below: "The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) welcomes Mr. Poilievre and the Conservatives’ [...]
(TORONTO – June 12, 2024) – After an extensive executive search, the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Keanin Loomis as its new President and Chief Executive Officer effective June 17, 2024. Keanin Loomis, incoming CISC President & CEO. “I am thrilled to [...]
It is with considerable sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. M.U. (Mel) Hosain PhD, professor of Civil Engineering. Dad passed suddenly on May 23, 2024 at the age of 86. Dad's life could only be summarized with one word - Amazing. He was a father, friend to many, a [...]
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Edyta Bas on Tuesday May 7th, 2024 in Kingsville, ON. Edyta Bas and Wiktor Bas were the founders of Victoria Steel It is with great sadness that the family of Edyta Bas announce her passing on Tuesday May 7th [...]
Le lundi 22 avril 2024, l’Institut canadien de la construction en acier (ICCA-CISC) de la région du Québec a célébré les Prix d’excellence en construction en acier au Le Centre Sheraton Montréal Le lundi 22 avril 2024, l’Institut canadien de la construction en acier (ICCA-CISC) de la région du [...]
QUESTION 1: Within the CFS industry, there appear to be varying definitions of nominal thickness for coldformed steel gauge. Is there a standard for cold-formed steel thickness and tolerances? ANSWER: There are various definitions of thicknesses when it comes to cold-formed steel design such as minimum base steel thickness and design thickness, which, along with tolerances, [...]
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