After the 2010–2011 Canterbury earthquakes, much of the Christchurch Central Business District (CBD) was demolished, and a new city has emerged in its place. This document describes a study conducted to: Quantify the extent to which…

Steel is one of the most commonly used materials in the world, and for good reason. As a building material, steel has a number of benefits, including its economic value. Steel construction products are often fabricated off-site, which…

Steel is a major and essential construction material, offering unique value and unmatched performance. As one of the most resilient construction materials today, steel has the ability to absorb and recover from external shock such as;…

BAILEY METAL PRODUCTS RAISES THE BAR ON QUALITY ASSURANCEPlatinum™ Plus drywall framing studs have been produced and shipped to job sites across Canada since early 2015. These Contractor preferred studs meet or exceed Canadian building…

Starting in June 2018 all CSSBI Lightweight Steel Framing Manufacturer Members will be certified to the new CSSBI 61-2017 Manufacturer Certification Requirements for Cold Formed Steel Framing Members. The certification program applies to…

Waste is a growing concern in the construction industry, posing significant risk to the environment. In 2014 alone, 534 million tons of construction and demolition (C&D) debris were generated in the U.S. — more than twice the amount of…

Buildings consume one-third of all energy and two-thirds of all electricity generated, but steel construction products can help construction professionals and building owners reduce their energy footprint in a number of ways. While steel…

The Canadian Farm Builders' Association is offering a complimentary Lunch & Learn as part of their Fall 2017 educational opportunity. Email cfba@cfba.ca to register. Date: Thursday November 16th 11:30am – 2:30pmLocation: Steelway…

Canam-Buildings is now offering Lunch and Learn sessions for their Reveal Series Architectural Steel Deck System. Click here to book a Lunch and Learn for a look at REVEAL and everything it can do for your projects!

It is no longer enough for design professionals to say that a building is environmentally responsible—they also need to prove it. Certifications like LEED have developed a set of credits for projects to achieve to demonstrate true…