The National Building Code of Canada requires that steel building systems shall be manufactured by companies certified to CSA A660 Certification of Manufacturers of Steel Building Systems. A steel building system (SBS) is defined as “an…

L'ICTAB examine et met constamment à jour nos normes afin de se tenir au courant des codes du bâtiment, de la recherche et l'information sur les essais. Nous avons récemment mis à jour notre norme pour les tabliers de toit en acier et la…

The CSSBI is constantly reviewing and updating our standards to remain current with building codes, research and testing information. We have recently updated our Standard for Steel Roof Deck and Standard for Composite Steel Deck. Click on…

The Canadian Sheet Steel Building Institute (CSSBI) and its members have recently established a third-party Certification Program for cold formed steel framing members being manufactured in Canada. The program will become a requirement for…

If you’re unfamiliar with cold-formed steel (CFS) framing or simply haven’t used it in a while, you may have a few questions about what it is and how it can benefit your construction projects. Our new eBook, “A Beginner’s Guide to…

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…

eBook: How Cold-Formed Steel Framing Solves Design Challenges for Architects In architecture, material choice is key. It affects the overall look of a building, of course — but it can also help solve complex design challenges. Our new…

Les concepteurs et les constructeurs reconnaissent depuis longtemps l’acier pour sa robustesse, sa durabilité et sa fonctionnalité. Un aspect important de l’histoire de l’acier est son contenu grandement recyclable et son taux de…

Designers and builders have long recognized steel for its strength, durability and functionality. An important aspect of steel’s story is its high recycled content and end-of-life recovery rate. Both attributes are recognized by the U.S.…