2024 Canadian Steel Conference – Know Before You Go
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CISC Official Statement – August 26, 2024
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 [...]
CISC Official Statement – August 9th, 2024
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’ [...]
CISC Atlantic Awards of Excellence
Eligibility criteria for project submissions - 2025
Keanin Loomis Announced as New President & CEO of the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
(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 [...]
CSSBI Engineers’ Corner
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, [...]
CISC Engineers Corner
*CISC provides this column as part of its commitment to the education of those interested in the use of steel in construction. Neither the CISC nor the author assumes responsibility for errors or oversights resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Suggested solutions may not necessarily apply to a particular structure or application and [...]