Earlier this year, the Canadian government announced their decision to move forward with federal prompt payment legislation by seeking out industry recommendations. The government sought out the help of Sharon Vogul and Bruce Reynolds, the leading consultants in the successful implementation of Ontario’s Bill 142, to provide a review. The Government of Canada has released the [...]
The next edition of CSA Standard S16 Design of Steel Structures is due for publication in September 2019. The changes and new provisions proposed to be incorporated into S16-19 have been released for public review. This Public Review period will close on September 24, 2018. The public may access the Public Review draft, and submit comments, [...]
The 2018 Canadian Steel Conference is only two months away, and we’re excited to have you join us! The Canadian Steel Conference brings our steel industry together every year to learn, build relationships, develop businesses and celebrate steel—while having fun! This year’s event will be held from September 19-21, 2018 at the Marriott Harbourfront Hotel in [...]
Every year, CISC’s Manitoba Region welcomes golfers for a day on the green to raise money and celebrate steel! On July 12, 2018, a total of 56 players from both eastern and western Canada, as well as local fabricators and suppliers, enjoyed a great day of golfing. This event supports six post-secondary school bursary [...]
SteelDay is an annual event held nationwide that showcases the versatility, performance and sustainability of steel, as well as its various innovative applications. Every year, CISC Members & Associates from across Canada open their doors to welcome industry professionals and the general public for various tours, BBQs, demonstrations and/or special presentations. You’re invited to join us [...]
From left to right: Dean Anderson (Steadfast Engineering and E&R committee member), Dr. Robert Driver & Dr. Yong Li (UAlberta & co-supervisors to Michael), Michael Manarin & Amir Jamshidi (Supreme Steel and chair of E&R committee). We are pleased to announce that the 2018 G.L. Kulak Scholarship, presented by the CISC Alberta Region, [...]
Together, CISC Manitoba/NW Ontario region, the Manitoba Ministry of Education & Training and the Manitoba Construction Sector Council have been collaborating to develop a Structural Steel Fabricators Fitters course. Since the 1950s, the position of a fitter has traditionally been an in-house training initiative organized by each individual company. However, over time, companies have [...]
In addition to the recent tariffs that have been implemented globally by the U.S. administration (citing Section 232), the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has revealed a new list of products imported from China that will face further tariffs. The current verified listing had been valued at $34 billion and will be tariffed by 25% starting [...]
In May 2018, the provincial government of Saskatchewan expressed their intention to introduce amendments to the current Builders’ Lien Act. The changes will include prompt payment and adjudication provisions that ensure invoices are paid within a 30-day window—a significant revamp of the current payment time of 70 days. A binding process may also be included to [...]
MONTREAL—On June 14, 2018, the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC-ICCA) held its 3rd Day at the National Assembly. CISC-ICCA Members and Associates met with caucus members to discuss issues and concerns affecting the steel industry, including the topic of U.S. and Canadian steel trade tariffs. Delegates were greeted by Robert Poëti, Minister for [...]