Thank you to all that attended the 2019 gala on April 10, 2019 at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba! The 2019 CISC Manitoba/North West Ontario Region Steel Design Awards, themed Celebrating Our Past – Building Our Future, was a great success and we appreciate all of those that joined us to celebrate. Event [...]
The Gala celebrating the 21st Annual Awards of Excellence will be held on Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Windsor Ballroom. This Gala is an annual event through which the Institute rewards Québec teams who carry out impressive projects in steel. RESERVE THE DATE!! November 11, 2019 Remembrance Day The Gala showcases [...]
According to certain "studies", wood claims a smaller environmental footprint than any other major building material. However, a closer look at the facts reveal some significant inconsistencies with that claim. A study cited often by the wood industry was published by the Consortium for Research on Renewable Industrial Materials (CORRIM) and is based on outdated information. [...]
For practicality and economic reasons, codes are reluctant to enforce design for full elastic forces, especially where seismic forces are large. Inelastic design complicates the design substantially and has led to the concept of capacity-based design, a major departure from traditional design philosophy. The design becomes very challenging when seismic forces are significant, but wind or [...]
Pedram Mortazavi, M.A.Sc, P.Eng., Ph.D. Candidate, is this year’s recipient of the prestigious G.J. Jackson Fellowship. His academic, background and extensive expertise in the steel industry distinguished him from the many outstanding submissions received. Pedram is a Ph.D. candidate in structural engineering under the supervision of Professors Constantin Christopoulos and Oh-Sung Kwon, at the University [...]
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release MARKHAM, Ontario, March 20, 2019—In yesterday’s federal budget announcement, Finance Minister Bill Morneau has further solidified the Canadian government’s commitment to the implementation of federal prompt payment legislation and adjudicative measures. The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) strongly supports the Canadian government’s action against the systemic issue of [...]
"We strive to provide engineering students with the opportunity to show the world their potential, bringing their skills and innovation into play. Our CSCE Student Competition Committee aims to promote engineering through competitions with future engineers." My name is Marie-Pier Diotte, Junior Project Engineer, the General Manager of the Canadian Steel Bridge National Competition of [...]
As the steel industry navigates through challenges from steel tariffs and safeguards, it reinforces our need to invest in the future though Education and Research. With great knowledge and comprehension, we can position steel as the material of choice. The Education and Research Council (ERC), remains committed to enhancing the steel industry by supporting education and [...]
The Canadian Steel Conference will be held on September 30 – October 2, 2019 at the Hotel Bonaventure in Montreal, QC. The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) is soliciting submissions to be considered for technical presentations. Abstract submissions are being sought for 60-minute presentations (45 minute presentation + 15 minute Q&As) on topics of interest [...]
At Nova Scotia’s Annual State of the Province Address on February 6, 2019, Premier Stephen McNeil shares his enthusiasm and support of legislating a new prompt payment policy that will ensure the timely payments of contractors and subcontractors throughout the province. With his announcement, Premier McNeil noted the positive response his provincial caucus has had [...]