(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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Canada to begin reporting “Country of Melt and Pour” regarding steel imports – Government of Canada Link to official Government of Canada document: Canada to make steel supply chain more transparent - Canada.ca As of November 5th, 2024, it will be mandatory for Steel importers to Canada to document and report where their raw steel material [...]
It is with great sadness that Solid Rock Steel announces the passing of our founder Berend (Benny) C. Steunenberg, aged 90, on Monday January 8th , 2024. The sadness of his passing is overpowered by a wonderful legacy of love, generosity & faith. His dying wish was for us to rejoice and so we choose [...]
The CISC is pleased to announce that the Federal Prompt Payment for Federal Projects is finally in force as of December 9, 2023. The Public Services and Procurement Canada announced the news on December 12, 2023. Read the Government of Canada’s Official News Release here: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2023/12/new-federal-prompt-payment-legislation-to-protect-construction-workers.html Driven by the NTCCC (National Trade Contractors Coalition of Canada) [...]
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Mr. Walter Verhey on November 18, 2023 in Harley, Ontario. It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Walter Verhey (Harley, Ontario), who passed away on November 18, [...]