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A Daring Renovation, The Historical Building of 425 Viger Montreal, Quebec
This daring project involved the harmonious integration of a contemporary block into the Read Building, a historic building dating back to 1910. On the first ten levels, the new construction presented itself as an extension of the existing building.
CWB Welding Foundation Invests in Welding Education
Advancing the next generation of steel welding professionals by supporting leading Canadian educational institutions. $1.9 million in total investment to benefit in high-school welding programs across Canada.
The success with which we have transitioned into a remote company begs the question of why return to the old way of working in an office and why not maintain an entirely remote workforce?
Statistics Canada – June building permits rise to comparable pre-COVID levels
Statistics Canada reports that the $687 million dollar Oakridge Centre mixed use redevelopment project in the city of Vancouver helped raise the total national value of building permits 6.2% to $8.1 billion in June, to a level comparable to pre-COVID levels.
York U’s Markham Centre Campus Construction to Start Immediately
York University is moving forward with a plan to build the $275.5-million Markham Centre Campus (MCC) in Markham, Ont., the first publicly-assisted university in York Region, with construction beginning in the next few days.
Major New Pipelines and Mines Must Show Path to 'Net Zero' to get Approved
Proposals for new mines, power plants, pipelines or railways in Canada will have to include plans to hit “net zero” emissions by 2050 if they have any hope of getting approved.
Introducing an Earth Shaking Webinar: Seismic Design of Industrial Steel Structures
Understanding the basic principles of the seismic design requirements of industry buildings will help to elevate the efficiency of the construction of industrial structures.
Review Traditional Methods for Determining the Resistance of Bolt Groups in Connections
Covers traditional methods for determining the resistance of bolt groups in connections of various configurations which are subject to an eccentric point load applied either in-plane or out-of-plane.
Steel does not melt at temperatures typically encountered in a building fire. Its non combustibility and assembly fire ratings do not degrade over the lifecycle of a building.
The Structural and Rail Division became a prime source of high-quality steel products in 2002, and has since grown into SDI's second-largest operation. Initially focused on production of wide-flange beams, this division has adapted to customer needs by also offering a variety of railway products.
