The CISC Awards of Excellence in Steel Construction are the most prestigious signature events across Canada.
Teams are rewarded for excellence for the realization of their exceptional projects in steel. Projects showcase complexity, innovation, beauty, uniqueness, and originality, amongst many other noteworthy attributes. Hundreds of nominations are received yearly; Engineers, Architects, Fabricators, Contractors and developers, as key stakeholders of the steel construction industry submit their projects individually or in teams. The best finalists are picked by a distinguished jury of renown Architects, Engineers and Steel Industry connoisseurs, and the winners in the various categories are selected and announced at the Awards Ceremony and dinner. These ceremonies offer an opportunity for the teams to shine and for all industry to appreciate, admire and applaud the immensely talented Canadian Steel Industry.
2026 Finalists
Architectural Award – watch the video
WINNER: UBC Recreation Centre – North Building, Vancouver, British Columbia
Steel Fabricator: AI Industries
Steel Detailer: Niik Group Inc.
Owner: UBC Properties Trust
Architects: SHAPE Architecture Inc.
Engineer: WSP Canada Group Ltd.
General Contractor: ETRO Construction Limited
Finalist: Steveston Community Centre and Library
Richmond, British Columbia
Steel Fabricator: Niik Steel Inc.
Steel Detailer: Tru-Line Drafting
Owner: City of Richmond
Architects: HDR Architecture Associates, Inc.
Engineer: RJC Engineers (Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd.)
General Contractor: Scott Construction Ltd.
Finalist: Brentwood College Academic and Administrative Building, Mill Bay, British Columbia
Steel Fabricator: Niik Steel Inc.
Steel Detailer: Niik Group Inc.
Owner: Brentwood College School
Architects: hcma Architecture + Design
Engineer: Herold Engineering Limited
General Contractor: Knappett Projects Inc.
Engineering Award – watch the video
WINNER: The Eight, Bellevue, Washington, US
Steel Fabricator: AI Industries
Steel Detailer: Tru-Line Drafting Services
Owner: Skanska USA Building Inc.
Architects: Adamson Associates Inc.
Engineer: Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA)
General Contractor: Skanska USA Building Inc.
Finalist: Anchorage Alaska Temple Project, Anchorage, Alaska, US
Steel Fabricator: Niik Steel Inc.
Steel Detailer: TDS Industrial Services
Owner: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Architects: FFKR Architects
Engineer: ARW Engineers
General Contractor: Westland Construction Inc.
Finalist: The Hive, Vancouver, British Columbia
Steel Fabricator: George Third & Son
Steel Detailer: Apex Structural Design Ltd.
Steel Erector: Supreme Steel
Owner: BentallGreenOak (BGO)
Architects: DIALOG
Engineer: Fast + Epp
General Contractor: Ventana Construction Corporation
Infrastructure Award – watch the video
WINNER: Steel Girder Bridges for the Kicking Horse Canyon Phase 4, Golden, British Columbia
Steel Fabricator: Rapid-Span Group
Steel Detailer: Tenca Steel Detailing Inc.
Owner: Transportation Investment Corporation (TI Corp)
Engineer: Parsons Corporation
General Contractor: Kicking Horse Canyon Constructors (KHCC)
Finalist: Burnaby Pedestrian Overpass, Burnaby, British Columbia
Steel Fabricator: Solid Rock Steel Fabricating Co. Ltd.
Steel Detailer: Solid Rock Steel Fabricating Co. Ltd. / DBM Vircon
Steel Erector: KWH Constructors Ltd.
Owner: City of Burnaby
Architects: Perkins Eastman
Engineer: McElhanney
General Contractor: Jacob Bros Construction
Finalist: Highway 29 Bridges, Highway 29 between Hudson Hope & Charlie Lake, British Columbia
Steel Fabricator: Rapid-Span Group
Steel Detailer: Rapid-Span Group
Owner: BC Ministry of Transportation
Engineer: WSP Canada Inc.
General Contractor: Thompson Brothers Construction LP / Flatiron Construction Canada Ltd. / Eiffage Innovative Canada Inc. / Kingston Construction Ltd.
Sustainability Award – watch the video
WINNER: Structural Steel Retrofit of Existing Warehouse & Office Facility, Surrey, British Columbia
Steel Fabricator: Solico Metal Inc.
Steel Detailer: Solico Metal Inc.
Owner: Garcha Bros Meat Shop
Engineer: BMP Engineering & Inspection Inc.
General Contractor: Solico Metal Inc.
Finalist: University of Victoria Engineering Expansion, Victoria, British Columbia
Steel Fabricator: Niik Steel Inc.
Owner: University of Victoria
Architects: DIALOG
Engineer: DIALOG
General Contractor: Bird Construction Inc.
Finalist: UBC Gateway, Vancouver, British Columbia
Steel Fabricator: AI Industries
Steel Detailer: Tru-Line Drafting Services
Steel Erector: KWH Constructors Ltd.
Owner: UBC Properties Trust
Architects: Perkins&Will Canada Architects Co.
Engineer: Read Jones Christoffersen (RJC Engineers)
General Contractor: Heatherbrae Builders Co. Ltd.
Lifetime Achievement Award – watch the video
WINNER: Peter Steunenberg, Owner & Partner, Solid Rock Steel Fabricating Co. Ltd.
Congratulations to all 2026 BC Awards of Excellence in Steel Construction finalists and winners!
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Paradox Hotel Vancouver
1161 West Georgia St., Vancouver, BC
Evening Schedule – Wednesday, May 28, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Welcome Reception
A relaxed opening reception to greet guests and begin the evening.
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Dinner and Awards Ceremony
Celebrating outstanding achievements in steel construction across the BC region.
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Closing Reception
Mix, mingle, and continue the celebration following the ceremony.