The final investment decision (FID) from a consortium of investors for Canada’s first LNG joint venture project is announced before an official decision has been made from the Federal court of Appeal regarding the request for remission on FISC duties filed by LNG Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveils $275 million that the federal government has [...]
In the current (11th) edition of the Handbook of Steel Construction, wide-flange (W‑shape) sections that are commonly used and readily available are highlighted in yellow colour, as shown on the accompanying figure. The availability of these sections was assessed by means of a survey of Canadian steel service centres during the preparation of the 11th Edition [...]
Published in early 2015, ASTM F3125-15 (later as ASTM F3125/F3125M-15a) is a consolidation and replacement of six ASTM standards (A325, A325M, A490, A490M, F1852, and F2280). General information on bolt design and installation aspects can be found in Advantage Steel No. 54, page 10, available at this link: https://www.cisc-icca.ca/product/advantage-steel-no-54/ In this “umbrella” standard, the name of [...]
La partie 4 de la série sur la conception des structures en acier de l’ICCA (SDS-4), « Welded Shapes - Properties and Dimensions » (en anglais seulement), a été publiée. Les tables de profilés soudés à larges ailes (WWF) et de profilés soudés à ailes réduites (WRF) sont tirées du Handbook of Steel Construction, 10e édition. Elles sont [...]
Part 4 of the CISC Steel Design Series (SDS-4), "Welded Shapes - Properties and Dimensions" has been published. Tables of Welded Wide-Flange (WWF) and Welded Reduced-Flange (WRF) shapes are reprinted from the Handbook of Steel Construction, 10th Edition. They are intended mainly for designers involved in renovation projects. Essar Steel Algoma Inc. had been the prime [...]
Check out the new edition of CSA W47.1. Note: the review period closes as of August 27, 2018. CSA W47.1 - Certification of companies for fusion welding of steel is now available for public review. Please visit the link below to access the document. Interested parties must register with an email address to access the Public [...]
With the support of the CISC and industry stakeholders, leading consultants confirm that Canada is in need for prompt payment and adjudication legislation for federal projects across Canada. Their recommended solution is structured similarly to the legislation that was introduced in Ontario in 2017.
Saskatchewan’s government announces their commitment to introduce amendments to the current Builders’ Lien Act. These changes will include prompt payment and adjudication provisions that ensures invoices are paid within a 30-day window. The CISC will continue to help develop the communication strategy, while meeting with government officials to promote the need for prompt payment legislation.
Saskatchewan will introduce amendments to the current Builders’ Lien Act to include prompt payment and adjudication provisions that ensures invoices are paid within a 30-day window. The CISC is actively working closely with government officials to ensure that the right changes will be made.
The CISC provided recommendations to the Canadian government to advocate for the needs and concerns of the steel industry, as well as the downstream industries that are also affected during this challenging time.