Bill 142, the Ontario Construction Lien Amendment Act, which includes prompt payment legislation, was passed with a unanimous vote at Queen's Park on December 5, 2017. The passing of this legislation marks a watershed moment for the construction industry and will provide relief to our businesses and over 400, 000+ workers we employ in the province. [...]
NRC's recently released study comparing steel, exposed wood and concrete buildings that promotes exposed wood construction as being the cheapest option is deeply flawed according to architect Russell Acton, designer of Canada's tallest wood structure--the Brock Commons Student Residence. The following factors were not taken into account for the pricing of the exposed mass wood structure: [...]
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CISC was at Construct Canada from Nov 29 - Dec 1 promoting steel as the material of choice, showcasing innovative steel solutions and connecting with industry stakeholders. We had great traffic at our booth and strong interest in our products and services!
CISC’s Quebec Regional Manager, Hellen Christodoulou, was recently awarded the Senate Sesquicentennial Medal by the Senate of Canada in recognition of her generosity, dedication, volunteerism and selfless service to the nation. The Senate 150th Anniversary Medal celebrates the achievements of Canadians who have made significant contributions to their community and honors the 150th anniversary of the [...]
Learn why steel is the building material of choice!
As Canada's largest exposition and conference on the design, construction, and renovation of all types of buildings, Construct Canada will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from Nov 29 - Dec 1, 2017. One Stop Solution – Attendees can learn about the full range of new products, technologies and solutions for the entire spectrum [...]
We are pleased to launch a new Careers section on the CISC website. The new Careers section features a “Careers in the Steel Industry” page with all the possible career streams in the steel industry for students and professionals looking to enter the industry. The second EXCLUSIVE members & associates feature of the new Careers section [...]
