Published by: Ministry of Economy and Innovation In collaboration with: Office of the Minister of Economy and Innovation SAINT-GEORGES, QC, May 13, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - The Government of Quebec and Investissement Québec are pleased to announce $18 million in financial support to Canam Bridges for the modernization of its facilities and equipment. This technology [...]
Established in Saskatoon in 1985, Weldfab Ltd has serviced the commercial, industrial, and institutional markets in Western and Central Canada for 35 years. We specialize in structural steel and miscellaneous metals projects of all sizes. Through our professionalism, knowledge, and expertise, we continue to provide a high-quality product for our customers. Weldfab is currently functioning out [...]
A “Call for Action” in support for the over 1.5 million Canadians that work in Canada’s construction sector. WHY? -Collectively we need to increase the focus on domestic capacities and capabilities for long-term prosperity, regional value-chains, and the leveraging our natural assets! -Collectively we need to focus in accelerating the economic stimulus for the Canadian construction [...]
Minister of Energy Sonya Savage issued the following statement in response to the federal government filing an amicus brief in the United States federal court regarding Enbridge’s Line 5: “Alberta’s government has consistently advocated for the continued operation of Enbridge’s Line 5 and all other pipelines. “We’re pleased that the federal government has listened to the [...]
The CISC team expresses our congratulations to our valued CISC Fabricator member. May 5th marked the 60th Anniversary of Canam’ operations. On May 5, 1961, exactly 60 years ago, the first Canam joist was fabricated at the St. Gédéon-de-Beauce plant. Canam celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2020. On August 15, 1960, Roger Dutil, Gilberte Lacroix-Dutil and [...]
THE CANADIAN NATIONAL STEEL BRIDGE COMPETITION (CNSBC) A partnership between THE CANADIAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (CSCE) & THE CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION (CISC) This competition aims to recognize the talent and perseverance of our young students in civil engineering who have invested a lot of energy in the field of [...]
Awards and Mentions 2021 Grand Prix d'excellence en architecture Ordre des architectes du Québec 2021 Award of Excellence in Architecture: Public's Choice Ordre des architectes du Québec 2019 Winner in Building renovation Awards of Excellence in Steel Construction (CISC) 2018 Honorable Mention International Design Awards (IDA) 2021 Existing Building Upgrade Award Canadian Green Building Awards 2021 [...]
J.P. METAL MASTERS 2000 Inc. draw upon a legacy of experience and they create visionary goals in construction, metal fabrication, and market demands. www.jpmetalmasters.com Their services include: DRAFTING SERVICES: by their subsidiary company JP Drafting, employing a team of certified Steel Detailers and Engineers, detailing a range of projects for fabricators all over Canada and the [...]
MARKHAM, Ontario, April 26, 2021 – The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC), its members, and the Canadian steel industry wish Mike Fox a wonderful retirement filled with good health, relaxation, and fun! After a lengthy career in the steel industry, Mike announced his retirement. From May 1st on, he can begin the next chapter [...]
A quantity that is often used when designing a steel beam according to CSA Standard S16 Clause 13.6 is Lu , the longest unbraced length with which the beam will reach either Mr = φ Mp or Mr = φ My , depending on the class of the cross-section. In other words, whenever the unsupported length of a [...]