Sumatran orangutans, a critically endangered species, have been a part of the Toronto Zoo since 1974. This project will provide them with two new outdoor habitats as well as minor modifications to the existing indoor orangutan holding and exhibit areas within the Indo-Malaya Pavilion. The new areas will provide the Zoo’s oldest orangutan, Puppe, and her [...]
Excellence in steel construction is shared goal for our industry. We know that steel is the obvious choice for an economic, flexible, creative, and sustainable infrastructure. In order to see steel continue be the material of choice for construction – and to let others know as well - we must pay attention to how we support [...]
As part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan, Alberta taxpayers will spend $70 million to replace the eastbound bridge over the Bow River on southeast Stoney Trail in Calgary. The South Bow River Bridge project also includes widening the westbound bridge and building a new, stand-alone pedestrian bridge. Together, these improvements will make travel safer in and around [...]
Alberta’s government is spending dollars from the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) fund on a series of programs that will get Albertans back to work and reduce emissions. TIER is funded by large industry. The latest TIER investment will support 3,400 jobs on its own and up to 8,700 jobs when investments from industry and [...]
Nothing is standard about this project meant to change everything about office buildings By Derek Howchin, Senior Project Manager, Walters Group and Jessica Ranalli, Project Manager, Walters Group Head down the Gardiner Expressway in Toronto and you can’t miss the towering structure next to Scotiabank Arena: CIBC SQUARE. It’s the most advanced tower ever constructed in [...]
The B.C. Ministry of Health, according to B.C. Finance Minister Carole James, will spend at least $4.4 billion over the next three to five years on 13 major hospital construction projects. The COVID-19 pandemic has strangled B.C.’s once full-throttle private construction industry, the proposed multibillion-dollar hospital construction program aims to salvage an industry that accounted [...]
The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC), wishes to extend their heartfelt congratulations to Solid Rock Steel Fabricating Co. Ltd. for its 55th year Anniversary. Under the leadership of Peter Steunenberg, Solid Rock Steel employs over 40 dedicated people and their years of hard work, commitment, and dedication to the steel industry are noteworthy! Their [...]
On behalf of the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) a heartfelt congratulations to Canam Group for celebrating their 60th year Anniversary. What an achievement! We cannot be prouder of our member fabricator, for they are a pillar of excellence. Under the leadership of Marc Dutil, a visionary, their project realizations reflect their strive for innovation, [...]
$1.9 million in total investment to benefit in high-school welding programs across Canada Twenty-two high-schools across Canada will benefit from over $1.9 million to improve and enhance their welding programs. The funding, made possible by the CWB Welding Foundation’s Capital Equipment and Consumables Fund and co-investment from other partners, will allow high schools to complete [...]
Hellen Christodoulou, PH.D. Ing., B.C.L., LL.B., M.B.A. The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC-ICCA) Fabricator QUIRION MÉTAL Architects LEMAY Structural Engineers ELEMA EXPERTS-CONSEIL Detailers ASIMUT Contractor POMERLEAU Owners ALLIED PROPERTIES REIT Credit Lemay Technical info. This daring project involved the harmonious integration of a contemporary block into the Read Building, a historic building dating [...]