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I have always admired those who have the patience to build the wonderfully complex and beautiful models of the windjammer sailing ships with 3 or 4 masts, replete with ropes and sails, inside those thin-necked glass bottles. What tools did these craftsmen use? How did they assemble the parts? What were the erection techniques? The team that designed and built the Acoustical Enhancement Project for Roy Thomson Hall faced similar challenges. Just as the ship model makers must use small parts, so too did the Roy Thomson Hall Acoustical Enhancement Project team. Getting the parts through the one existing door was only part of the story; they also had to assemble and erect the new steel support structure with a crane too large to slip through the eye of a needle door. The cover of this issue showcases the finished product; however, behind the scenes lies a remarkable tale involving the close cooperation of all parties to this contract. The new Canadian Light Source project in Saskatoon presented a different set of challenges for the UMA Group and Supreme Steel. Housing the worlds fourth largest synchrotron, the Canadian Light Source building features a structure with an unobstructed span of 83 m in both directions. With a history of strength, structural steel provided the opportunity to house this base of research which will enhance all our lives and that of our children well into the future. Across the country, steel structures continue to be recognized for their innovations, graceful lines, and economic solutions to demanding needs. Again, Advantage Steel is proud to feature the CISC Regional Design Awards for 2002. Have a steel question that you always wanted to ask? Then check out the new feature column in this issue of Advantage Steel Ask Dr. Sylvie.

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has to be careful not to use the same truck load. The American truck is about half the weight of the Canadian truck. The moral of the story is: When comparing codes between Canada and The United-States, dont assume the same truck load". Why the difference? That could be the subject of another question. In any case, when the correct American truck load was substituted in the AASTHO equation, the spacing about doubled to 200 mm. In effect, both S6-00 and AASHTO provide the same answer, in this case, a spacing of 200 mm. The Fy of 1967 Canadian steel I am presently checking the roof joists of a building that was constructed in 1967. If I backtrack using the snow loads of that period, it would appear that the joists were built with steel having an Fy of 380 MPa (55 ksi), which is rather surprising. Would you, by any chance, have a list of historical steels that were used during that time, either plates or rolled angles? - B.C. Backtracking can give you a rough ballpark figure, but I would apply caution when using the detective method for ascertaining Fy, especially when you can find a lot of useful information about historical steels on our site, page 6-5 of the CISC Handbook, and in a book published by AISC (see next column). You can locate the table, Historical Steels, on our web site. There you will find that the standard in effect in 1967 was the CSA Standard G40.12, 1964, with Fy = 300 MPa (44 ksi) and Fu= 450 MPa (66 ksi). The address for that table is:
http://www.cisc-icca.ca/historical_steels.html.

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Points of inflection as lateral support Can I use the theoretical points of inflection in a Gerber cantilever system as a lateral support to reduce my unsupported length? It seems that I took a CISC course in the eighties, which said we could. - O.G. Although there has been debate on this subject in the past, the answer today is no. Kirby and Nethercot, among others, have pointed out that a point of inflection, or zero moment, cannot be taken as a lateral support (Design for Structural Stability, 1979). In the case of a multi-span, continuous beam, using the effective length of compression flange for computing the moment resistance would be incorrect because the entire beam is involved in the lateral buckling. Furthermore, you cannot compare a cantilever section with a simply supported beam. Hence, to try and find an equivalent L to substitute in the equation for Mu of clause 13.6 of S16.1, is incorrect, since that clause is based on the assumption that the beam is simply supported. Also, the details of construction have a major influence on the stability of the beam, for instance, whether the bottom chord extends to the column, how much bridging is used, how the joists are connected to the beam. In 1995, Essa and Kennedy wrote a paper entitled Design of Steel Beams in Cantilever-Suspended-Span Construction which appeared in the ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 121, No. 11, November 1995, pp. 1667-1673. Researchers considered several geometries and construction details, and through use of testing and finite element analysis, arrived at a set of guidelines. For instance, one of their findings is that properly made beam-to-joist connections can contribute to lateral and torsional restraint of the top flange. Although the finite element method was conclusive, one cannot expect practicing engineers to perform such an analysis every time they have a Gerber cantilever system to design. The paper provides a simplified design
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procedure for these beams. The paper is referenced in the CISC Handbook (see page 2-95 of the 7th edition). It is also available online for $25 US at the following address:
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Another useful tool for designing the cantileversuspended span system is CISCs Gravity Frame Design (GFD) computer software. This program incorporates the finite element method and automatically generates a numerical model with no additional input from the user. The actual loading and lateral support conditions are modelled by the program. A free GFD demo can be downloaded from the CISC website:
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information that Truscon joists went to an Fy of 380 MPa (55 ksi) for chords in 1968. With joists, you must be very careful as individual producers used higher strength chords before these steels were in general use for other structural elements. DOSCO made the chords in its own mill for Truscon, which was then a division of DOSCO (now ISPAT). Joist manufacturers have used steels of different strength over time, although the exact years are not known precisely as their catalogues were not always dated. In fact, few people used to put dates on their catalogues. For your information, open web steel joists date back to 1930s in Canada. In the United States, the Steel Joist Institutes specification of 1962 introduced steel of 350 MPa (50 ksi) for chords. If in doubt, Clause 5.2.2 of CSA Standard S16.1-94 provides default values for unidentified steels. For older steel shapes, what could you do? I was shocked when I couldnt find a book I have relied on for years, which included Iron and Steel Beams from 1873 to 1952. In fact, AISC replaced it by a new guide. As well, this publication describes how existing structural systems can be enhanced for increased strength and stiffness. Its called: Design Guide 15: AISC Rehabilitation and Retrofit Guide: A Reference for Historic Shapes and Specifications
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Big stud spacing differences When I calculate the spacing of studs needed for a relatively standard composite bridge I-girder, I get markedly different results whether I used S6-00 or AASHTO. In both cases, the fatigue criterion governed. However, for S6, a spacing of about 400 mm was required, whereas for AASHTO, only 100 mm was needed. Which one is correct? - J.L. It turns out the answer is neither one. Lets see why. Although some experts feel that this clause is too conservative as no known fatigue failures of studs have been reported, nonetheless, the Chairman of S6 was particularly concerned about this question. In fact, it turned out that a factor of 2 had been omitted in clause 10.17.2.3. The Fsrt should be divided by two to read (38d2)/2 which makes the equation the same as AASHTO. The 1/2 should be there as the constant amplitude fatigue threshold stress range. Please mark your CSA Standard S6-00. Although this errata has been reported extensively already, one can never say it too often especially when the errata is on the nonconservative side. However, that brings the spacing down to 200 mm. So what about AASHTO? Well, in fact, one

What about welding to existing structures? The older steels usually have a higher carbon content, which decreases the weldability of a member. What might be useful is an article in Engineering Journal authored by David Ricker, entitled Field Welding to Existing Steel Structures, 1st Quarter 1988, 16 pages:
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Ask Dr. Sylvie is a column for Advantage Steel aimed at readers seeking technical information on steel structures. Questions are welcome on all aspects of design and construction of steel buildings and bridges. Suggested solutions may not necessarily apply to a particular structure or application, and are not intended to replace the expertise of a professional engineer, architect or other licensed professional. Questions for Dr. Sylvie, or comments on previous questions, may be submitted by e-mail to sboulanger@cisc-icca.ca.

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CSA Standard S16-01, Limit States Design of Steel Structures, is now available from the Canadian Standards Association in both official languages. It may be purchased directly from CSA through their Online store (www.csa.ca) as hardcopy or as a PDF file. Among the changes to S16 is the addition of a new Clause 15 dealing with trusses, a Clause 20 for steel plate shear walls (now termed just plate walls), simplifications for the design of trusses, bracing, and members with slender elements (Class 4). Clause 27 dealing with seismic design requirements has been extensively revised based on past performance of steel buildings and the recent flood of research findings on moment frames, plate walls and braced frames. A Commentary is currently being written to assist designers and users of

the Standard understand the requirements contained in S16-01. The required changes to NBCC 1995 are currently in process and will be followed by adoption by the provincial building codes. CISCs Steel Fabrication Quality Systems Guideline The last issue (No.16) introduced CISCs Steel Fabrication Quality Systems Guideline, the background and focus of this programme. At that time a number of CISC Fabricator Members were implementing these Guidelines in their operations. At press time the following CISC Fabricators have not only implemented the Guidelines but have also successfully been audited and registered by Quasar. They are: Benson Steel Limited, Bolton, Ontario Empire Iron Works Ltd., Delta, BC

Eskimo Steel Limited, Sherwood Park, Alberta Industrial Welding (1990) Co. Ltd., Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Precision Steel & Manufacturing Ltd., Edmonton, Alberta Scott Steel Ltd., Edmonton, Alberta Spencer Steel Limited, Ilderton, Ontario Supreme Steel Ltd., Edmonton, Alberta Weldfab Limited, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Currently, more than a dozen CISC Fabricators are investigating the implementation of, or are in the process of implementing or registering their quality systems to these Guidelines. In coming issues, Advantage Steel will list all CISC Fabricator Members who have been audited and registered to these Guidelines and encourage Owners, Specification Writers, Architects and Engineers when the assurance of quality is essential to specify CISC Members registered to the CISC quality system Guidelines. CISC names Alfred F. Wong, P. Eng., MCSCE , Director of Engineering. Mr. Wong received his B.Sc.E. from the University of New Brunswick and his M.Eng. from the University of Alberta. In 1979, he joined the CISC where he received

training in the research and development area and later in the Project Analysis Division. In 1987, he became Manager of Engineering and Costing Services. He was appointed Manager of the Project Analysis Division in 1997 and Chief Engineer of CISC in 2000. In his new position as Director of Engineering, Mr. Wong will continue his leading role in the development and presentation of CISC short courses for design and construction of building and bridge structures as well as in the Project Analysis Division. Mr. Wong has served on many national code and standard committees. He is currently a member of the Technical Committee of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code, Standing Committee on Structural Design of the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Code, ULC Fire Tests Committee, CSA Technical Committee of Parking Structures, and the task groups on Seismic Design and Composite Construction of CSA Technical Committee S16. CISCs new Director of Codes and Standards CISC is pleased to welcome back to the steel industry, David MacKinnon, P.Eng., as Director of Codes and Standards. Dave MacKinnon graduated from the

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and education programs for the design community. He is currently a member of the CCBFC Standing Committee on Fire Safety and Occupancy, the NFPA Technical Committee on Fundamentals, the AISC Fire Safety Engineering Committee and the ULC Committee on Fire Tests. Dave has co-authored 2 papers on the fire endurance of concrete-filled HSS columns with Dr. Venkatesh Kodur, National Research Council of Canada. CSCC recruits new Codes and Standards Engineer George Frater, P.Eng., has recently joined the Canadian Steel Construction Council (CSCC) as a Codes and Standards Engineer. The CSCC presently is concerned primarily with improved building codes and with research related to fire safety of steel structures. Prior to this position George worked at engineering consultancy firms and a major steel fabricator for a total of eight years. Most of his engineering design experience has been with Hatch Associates, with shorter periods at Stone and Webster Canada Ltd., SNC Lavalin and Canron East, Division of Canron Construction Inc. He has been licensed as a Professional Engineer with the Professional Engineers of Ontario since 1995. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Toronto in 1991 (investigated weld design for HSS trusses) and subsequently worked in structural engineering research laboratories; two in The Netherlands and one in Sweden.
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ince it opened in 1982, the Arthur Erickson designed Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto has met with a mix of what can only be called bouquets and brickbats. The elegant design is almost universally lauded, but many musicians and patrons alike felt that the building's acoustics left more than a little to be desired. With an interior volume of close to 1 million cubic feet, the Hall was 25% larger than many more successful acoustic designs, and some studies also pointed to the circular shape as an acoustical detriment. So when a renovation project was undertaken in 2001, the emphasis was clearly on how the finished project would sound, rather than look. The project was completely acoustically driven, says David Jesson, associate in charge of the project for KPMB Architects. We had to reduce the volume and reshape the hall. And how do we reshape an interior that was already an architectural jewel? Perhaps the answer is 'very carefully' or at least 'very respectfully'. The design of award winning KPMB partner Tom Payne sought to reduce the interior volume with the introduction of 23 wooden bulkheads that now line the upper chamber of the hall. In addition, two acoustic canopies, which can be adjusted independently above the stage to fine tune the sound specifically for the many different performances and events that are mounted at the Hall, were installed. And while the upper chamber now features maple rather than concrete, an effort was made to reflect the original design wherever possible. The bulkheads follow the same curvature as the original concrete walls, explains Jesson. And the light

coloured wood was chosen to complement the light grey of the concrete and stainless steel of the original design. Roy Thomson Hall is a steel building, which facilitated the design concept - the canopies and bulkheads are all completely or partially attached to and supported by the roof structure, and the bulkheads are framed with structural steel. A total of 238 tonnes of steel was utilized in the project, much of it in a less than typical fashion. The steel costs ran between $12,000 and $15,000 per tonne, says Steven Seifert, project executive with contractor EllisDon Construction. That's a phenomenal number, but it's all bits and pieces of steel. The reason behind the bits and pieces is twofold. First, much of the initial work was done in the attic of the building, where the trusses and roof structure were reinforced to accommodate almost all of the weight of the steel utilized, as well as the some 480,000 sq ft of 5" thick engineered wood timber (manufactured to a density of 16.5 lb/sq ft). The second factor, one that influenced every facet of design and construction, was the limited access available to the hall - a single 10' x 12' bay door was the only way in - or out - for the men, machinery and materials over the ten month scope of the project. We had to utilize very small component parts in order to get through that door, acknowledges Jesson. And that influenced the design, but just because your access is small doesn't mean you design small. And in its finished state there is nothing small. The canopies which hang from the ceiling, framed in steel
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and clad in wood, are in two shapes. The larger circular one, made from 12 pie shaped pieces, is 55 in diameter and weighs 38 tonnes. The crescent shaped canopy is slightly wider at 64, and weighs 28.5 tonnes. They're supported by separate cable and pulley systems. It's like an elevator, with counterbalances of equal weight, explains project engineer Paul Sandford of Carruthers & Wallace Ltd. The head block itself sits directly above the stage, the elevator shaft drops down behind the stage, and the canopies were built in place on scaffolding 18' above the stage floor. As it was being built, it was kept in balance by adding weight in the form of steel plates, says Sandford. The bulkheads range in size; each is approximately 40 deep and 15 wide, and they are staggered in height from 40 down to 17. Attached to both the roof and the concrete wall, their installation was carefully planned. We put up the bulkheads starting at the organ [at the stage] and working back simultaneously on both sides to the follow spot room, says Steve Benson, president of Benson Steel, which provided all of the steel in the project. The follow spot room, at the very back of the hall, was also renovated and expanded, and installing the two sides at once allowed for any necessary minor adjustments to be made when it finally went into place. The project was completed in two stages; a pre-dark stage and a dark stage. The pre-dark stage ran from October 2001 to March 2002, and the work that took place between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. each night while the theatre was still in operation was focused almost entirely on the attic area, both reinforcing the existing steel and creating a framework for the wire
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system that would support the canopies and their counter weights. The materials were moved up into the attic space on a roller-type conveyor, then buggied across the space in pieces the multiple components made for huge amounts of joints and welds, and up to 18 men working at a given time in the space. The head block for the canopy wiring system, which brings together the 30 cables that support over 60 tonnes of weight, is itself supported by two fifteen tonne girders, each of which was brought up into the space in three pieces. Each piece was brought in by hand, says Steve Benson, Then it entailed hours and hours if not days of welding. The limited access and working space was complicated by tight timelines and the difficulties of working within an operating facility. Each morning

before leaving the site, the steel crew performed a careful fire watch and checked over the literally hundreds of spots where an errant piece of construction material might fall through to the audience below. When the hall was completely closed down, the dark stage was necessarily short, only 22 weeks, and the limited time available and large amount of work led to an extensive period of detailed preparation. We did a full-scale mock-up of the steel for the bulkheads in a Mississauga warehouse, then took a portion of that and did a full architectural dress, explains Benson. We knew we didn't have time for any field changes. This trial run not only ensured that things would go smoothly on site, it also allowed both the architects and engineers to make changes that probably wouldnt have been considered or even possible once the materials were within the hall itself. And once the design was finalized, the steel fabricated and the hall dark, the work couldnt begin until the necessary machinery was in place. In order to install the 22 tonne crane that would carry out the work within the hall, crews first had to remove its tires and engine, then cut off its outrigger assembly (which was rewelded once inside) to fit through that single small door.

room has been doubled in size to allow increased stage lighting within the hall. The canopies incorporate catwalks and lighting that improve the hall from a technical viewpoint. The design itself has been necessarily altered, but remains true to the original lines, and the sound, by all accounts, is beautiful.

Owner:r: Corporation of Massey Hall & Roy Thomson Hall Architect: Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects Structural Engineers: Carruthers & Wallace Ltd. General Contractor: EllisDon Construction Ltd. Steel Fabricator: Benson Steel Limited Erector: Canron East, A Division of Canron Construction Inc. Steel Detailer Dowco Consultants Ltd.

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says EllisDons Seifert. Because of the small opening that was actually scheduled for use by each of the contractors on an hour by hour basis. The time on-site was planned to the smallest detail because of the limited time available. The fact that it was completed without complication and attained the mythical on time, on budget status is a tribute to all of the consultants and contractors involved, and each of them places the credit squarely at the feet of the project contractor. We were under constant pressure to meet the schedule, says Steve Benson. It was a logistical nightmare, and it was coordinated tremendously well by EllisDon. The refurbished Hall, which opened in August 2002, will no doubt stir up more discussion. Although the work reduced the internal volume of the hall by 17%, it took up no useable space. In fact, the large open areas within the bulkheads have been utilized to house some of the HVAC services moved from the roof, and the follow spot

Project/Construction Manager: UMA Projects Synchrotron Designers and Engineers: Canadian Light Source (CLS) Engineers: UMA Engineering Ltd. Architect: AODBT Architects Ltd. Geotechnical Engineers: AGRA Earth & Environmental Steel Fabricator, Detailer and Erector: Supreme Steel Ltd.

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by J.K. Malmgren steel construction phase came at the outset of the project, and 12,000 hours of fabrication time began in November of 1999. Sixteen supporting columns, each 11.5m long, 60cm in diameter and weighing nearly ten tonnes, were fabricated at Supremes Saskatoon facility. The roof structure consisted of eight trusses, each 85m long and close to 60 tonnes in weight when in place. Their mass made complete prefabrication out of the question, and the necessary strength also dictated a need for bolted connections. We had to design for extremely large forces - in excess of 5,000kN on some of the cord sections, says Supremes Don Petrinchuk. A lot of the cord sections [some of which were 28 metres long] had to be full strength shop slices - it wasnt possible to weld. The specifications dictated the use of large connecting steel trusses and each truss was completely fabricated offsite and erected on site. Once there, the plan was relatively straightforward. We were going to use erection towers - they were actually sent to the site, says Petrinchuk. The plan was to build the trusses in three sections on site, then install one section at a time - first either side, then the middle. But the strategy ran afoul of Mother Nature and another significant project design feature. The synchrotron requires an extreme degree of stability to function efficiently, so much so that the floor slab was separated from the building envelop and built as a standalone structure.

he largest science project undertaken in Canada in over 30 years is moving toward completion at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon. The $174 million Canadian Light Source (CLS), a synchrotron that will be the fourth largest device of its kind in the world, will bring Canada up-to-pace with the other G-8 industrialized nations and form the base technology that will espouse research in virtually every scientific field for 25 years to come. CLS has taken on the slogan, Field of beams. If you build it, they will come., and based on the bated breaths of researchers from across the country waiting for the 56 month construction schedule to be completed in December of 2003, it rings more than true. The synchrotron will produce beams of light up to 1 million times brighter than the sun, and allow scientists to explore molecules and atoms with astounding accuracy. Precise enough to analyze materials less than 1/1000 of a millimetre, it will open the door to a new understanding of everything from cancerous cells to engine oil viscosity, and find application in studies as diverse as diamond mining and dentistry. It is expected to draw not only literally 100s

of scientists, but a range of private companies to an area that has already begun to become known as Science City. And, while the synchrotron itself has taken up much of the projects time and budget, the design, planning and construction of the building that will house it has been necessarily just as precise. The first consideration in the design process was space. Driven by the needs of the scientists and first developed by the UMA Group Ltd, which took on two significant roles in the project, the concept came with a prerequisite of 83 square metres of clear unimpeded space. Because of this, structural steel became the best and likely only building solution. We had to have a column-free space, says Nizar Dhanani, structural engineer and design manager, UMA Group Ltd, for the building that is basically an open 83 metre square box. And we needed 12m of clear ceiling height to accommodate a 10 tonne crane that would be permanently supported by the roof trusses. We used steel. Over 1,400 tonnes of steel in fact, for which the $3 million fabrication and erection contract was awarded to Supreme Steel. Because the envelop needed to be in place before construction could begin on the synchrotron, the

We had to isolate the building from the science floor, explains Martin Heikoop of the UMA Group, who also acted as project manager for CLS. Its completely separate - it sits about 1.5 from the foundation. And in order to overcome vibration caused by traffic, trains and some seismic activity, that 350mm thick concrete floor slab is attached to 800 concrete piles which are three to four metres deep and are set at 11.5m centres throughout the interior space. The piles were already in place by the time Supreme arrived to begin steel erection in January 2000, creating a difficult working environment simply by their presence, and also exacerbating what would become a much larger problem. We had assumed we would be working on frozen ground, but the schedule was pushed back, says Supremes Petrinchuk. The spring thaw created a lot of difficulty. The ground was softened further by the drilling that had taken place when the floor piles were installed, and the remaining materials were left on the site. There was a time when our people couldnt even work, they were up to their knees in mud, says Petrinchuk. We couldnt get even get vehicles in or out. And they also couldnt find a solid foundation on which to locate the erection towers. The loose material and mud were dug out and removed, and dirt and rock fill were brought in to create a more stable base, but that still couldnt create the stability necessary, so a second plan was hatched. The trusses were completely assembled on the ground, then installed in a single piece, explains Petrinchuk. We actually had to do an engineered lift. Three cranes, the largest 450 tonnes, the smallest 75 tonnes, were employed, and the 60 tonne trusses were bolted in across the 83m span one by one. Although more costly, the solution was more efficient and helped overcome the time lost because of earlier delays and the mud. The building was clad in galvanized steel. We started from the east, then moved to the west and finished in the middle, says Petrinchuk. The cladding followed right behind us as we were going along. The CLS undertaking, as a whole, can be better described as a science project rather than a building, which perhaps explains why the architectural firm was subcontracted by UMA. Its not our usual role, engineers usually work for us, acknowledges Lawrence Dressel, project architect and partner with AODBT Architects Ltd. But this is primarily an engineering and scientifically driven project.
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What the engineers and scientists wanted was a square box to house the ring of the synchroton, but the University held a better understanding of the local and international significance of the project. They anticipated the awareness and acclaim it would create, and looked to the architects for recognition of that in the final design. Beyond its simple overwhelming girth, the envelopes immediate appeal is created by the full glass window wall that covers the north facing front facade, and the metal screen above that acts as a visor. The sheer size and scale creates great impact, and we actually tried to lighten it somewhat through the use of steel cladding, says Dressel. The glass is a reaction to that. The perforated screen provides some solar control, and it also breaks up the mass of the building. And reaction to the facility has been immediate and ebullient. CLS has hosted open house events that have drawn more than 3,000 residents and visitors alike. When CLS opens in January of 2004, it is anticipated that

the enthusiasm of researchers will be matched or bettered by visitors from across the country. At the outset, CLS will incorporate six beamlines, and fundraising is already underway to raise the $200 million necessary to bring its complement up to a full capacity of 30. It is expected to become the birthplace of innovation and invention that will change the way we live, and its own construction has created some solid and necessary innovation on the ground.

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Engineering Category IKEA Store Complex, Coquitlam, BC When deciding where to build its third largest outlet in North America and sixth largest in the world, IKEA chose Coquitlam, British Columbia. The 31,590m2 store consists of a three-storey retail section, a two-storey warehouse section, and a ground-level parking garage under the entire structure. The building is conveniently located alongside the Lougheed highway, just off the Trans-Canada highway. This particular parcel of land created considerable developmental challenges due to the poor condition of the soil (an old swampland). Read Jones Christoffersen quickly realized the importance of developing the lightest structure possible. We chose structural steel because it provided us with a lightweight structure that reduced seismic demand, this was important given the challenges we faced with the geotechnical conditions on this site says Bob Neville, Project Engineer from Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd. To resist the seismic lateral loads, a steel buckling inhibited brace system was selected for this project. This bracing system has only been used on a few North American projects to-date but played a significant role in addressing the location challenges of this project. The buckling inhibited brace system basically consists of a steel core element or brace inserted inside a steel tube and filled with a concrete mixture. This encasement enables the brace to maintain strength in compression and tension, and as a result buckling, kinking and other deformations are minimized. Through the use of published information and advice provided by Professor Robert Tremblay of cole Polytechnique in Montreal, Read Jones Christoffersen was able to implement this system for the first time in Western Canada. We believe that the buckling inhibited brace system represents a better performing alternative to conventional bracing systems. It can provide economical solutions for future projects that may face challenges similar to those of the IKEA project, says Neville.
Owner: IKEA Properties Ltd. Architect: ABBARCH Partnership Structural Engineer: Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd. General Contractor: Wales McLelland Steel Fabricator, Detailer and Erector: XL Ironworks Co.

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Structural Category Suncor Energys Reclaim Chamber, Fort McMurray, Alberta any disruption to a nearby residential community and to the existing Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railway line below. Structural steel was used for this superstructure because of its ability to be prefabricated offsite and erected without interrupting other onsite operations. Six structural steel struts radiating from the top of the concrete columns support the two-level winged roof. These tapered strut supports resemble the stretched out fingers of an upturned hand. In addition, a pedestrian bridge of uniquely shaped structural steel trusses crosses over the Grandview Cut and connects the station to the Ticket Hall building and existing Broadway station. The composite construction that gives Commercial Station its richness has only been achieved due to the strength, flexibility and accuracy of structural steel, says Andrew Norrie, and architect with VIA Architecture. Because of constraints we faced due to building over this operating railway system, we would have never been able to sell the concept of this project without the use of steel. With elegant skeletal steel structures in place, other prefabricated components such as the beams, roof panels and skylights followed in natural sequence. This station creates layers of light that rise out of the Grandview Cut and become a beacon for the community. The resulting design fits into the community as if it had always been there.
Owner: Rapid Transit Project 2000 Architect: VIA Architecture Structural Engineer: Glotman Simpson Consulting Engineers General Contractor: Smith Bros. & Wilson (BC) Ltd. Steel Fabricator, Detailer and Erector: George Third & Son

Architectural Category Commercial Station, Vancouver BC BRITISH COLUMBIA ALBERTA

Great care and consideration went into developing Commercial Station on Vancouvers Rapid Transit line. Rising 20m up from the Grandview Cut, the station was carefully constructed to avoid

Picture, if you will, a two thousand tonne steel box. Now imagine having to transport this structure every four to six years. This will be the case for Suncor Energy in Alberta, when its current mining site is no longer resourceful and the plants new reclaim chamber will need to be relocated. In 2002, a reclaim chamber or steel box was completed for Suncors plant in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The vision was to create a chamber that would be light enough to transport every few years but yet, strong enough to support 30-40,000 tonnes of oil sand. Steel was used because of its strength and lightweight mass, recalls John Moyse, Senior Structural Engineer, SNC Lavalin Inc. Even though the chamber weighs two thousand tonnes, the finished product is much lighter than it would have been if any material other than steel had been used. Every hour, 5 6,000 tonnes of oil sand pass through the 100ft by 60ft chamber onto a conveyor belt below. It is extremely important that the operation maintain this level of surge capacity and

that sand continuously move to avoid an hourglassing effect or interruptions in the operational flow further down the line. Standing 100ft high with a diameter of 300ft, trucks are continuously restocking or dumping on this conical pile of oil sand. Once mining is complete at its current site and the distance to transport sand increases, the reclaim chamber will need to move to a new location. Even at two thousand tonnes, steel was the most practical structural solution for this project, providing both a lightweight and durable structure.

Owner: Suncor Energy Inc. Structural Engineer: SNC Lavalin Inc. Steel Fabricator, Detailer and Erector: Waiward Steel Fabricators

Architectural Category Odyssium, Edmonton, AB ALBERTA


Owner: Odyssium Architect: The Cohos Evamy Partners Structural Engineer: The Cohos Evamy Partners General Contractor: Jen-Col Construction Ltd. Steel Fabricator, Detailer and Erector: Whitemud Ironworks Ltd.

Moving into the 21st century is sure to bring many interesting scientific discoveries and developments, some of which will be showcased at the new Odyssium in Edmonton, Alberta. A recent $14-million expansion and renovation project transformed what was once known as the Edmonton Space and Science Centre, into a world-class science exhibition facility, now called the Odyssium. George Smith, President and CEO at the Odyssium wanted to initiate a spark that would create a newfound interest in science for current and future generations. As part of a 3,100m2 addition and renovation, the facility received new exhibit galleries, a science

demonstration stage, a new entranceway, expanded food service area and three new classrooms. Exposed structural steel is used throughout the building including the roof, supporting columns, cross-bracing as well as for the featured pedestrian bridge, visible from the front lobby. The indoor pedestrian bridge features spans 17-metres long and is stabilized by six steel cables secured by custom designed and fabricated steel anchor plates. The exposed nature of the structural steel required careful attention to detail for function and aesthetics by Whitemud Iron Works as well as the use of intumescent paint to achieve the required fire protection rating.

Structural steel was clearly the material of choice for this project. It provided us with the most economical and efficient solution for this facilitys complex geometric requirements and long roof spans, says Jim Montgomery, Partner/Engineer with The Cohos Evamy Partners, Edmonton. The intention for this facility was to incorporate functional components into the design, enabling the building to be an exhibit in itself. By leaving the structural, mechanical and electrical components uncovered, visitors are able to gain an inside look and appreciation for how buildings work.

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Engineering Category Bridge 606 Outbound Highway 409 Collector Bridge ONTARIO As part of the Greater Toronto Airport Authoritys vision to improve and expand the existing airport facilities at Pearson International Airport and surrounding roadways, 720 metric tonnes of steel were used to develop a new outbound bridge that connects air travel passengers to the collector lanes of Highway 409. Bridge 606 brought forth many complex and restrictive geometrical challenges for designers including the requirement to keep existing roadways open while abiding by measurement standards set by the Ontario Highway Bridge Code. In addition, the bridge deck width varied by approximately 6m from the southern portion to the north end. A steel box girder system, which used two different separation dimensions for the southern and northern ends of the bridge, was a challenge in itself. With girder erection taking place during shortterm overnight closures, the use of steel in this project avoided significant impact and major interruptions to the highspeed highway traffic passing below the bridge on two interchanges. Concrete structures were originally chosen for the construction of all bridges in this entrance road system. A reevaluation led to the application of steel girders in a total of ten bridge structures. Bridge 606 was successfully completed in 2001. The use of curved steel box girders proved to be a costeffective and practical solution for this bridge construction. The end result saw a significant reduction in cost, as much as 15% less than what designers had originally budgeted.
Owner: Greater Toronto Airports Authority Lead Engineer:

Architectural Category University Health Network at Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Ontario ONTARIO The goal of Toronto Western Hospital was to create a coherent new identity that reconnected the hospital to the surrounding community using modern technology for its approximately 45,000 square feet of new development. This project saw a courtyard transformed into a glass rooftop enclosed atrium that opened up four levels of exterior corridors and integrated them into the new atrium space. Structural steel was selected for the atrium to achieve the desired elegant and light design appearance. Standing 29.5m off the ground, the curved roof framing and main entrance canopy were engineered using varied styles of steel trusses. Three unique standalone columns branch upwards into six cruciform sections or tree-like structures that support the glass atrium roof. A similar structure holds a cantilevered canopy over the north entrance of the building. The use of glass in this project opened up the space

offering a clear and visible area, now known as the heart of the facility. Accessible from the sidewalk and through the retail outlets, this new open space reinforces the surrounding streetscape and establishes an inviting community connection at the Toronto Western Hospital.

Owner: University Health Network Architects: Dunlop Architects Inc. Murphy Hilgers Architects Inc. Structural Engineer: Halsall Associates Ltd. General Contractor: EllisDon Construction Steel Fabricator, Detailer and Erector: Walters Inc.

UMA / Greater Toronto Airport Groundside Assoc. Structural Engineer: Lea Consulting Ltd. General Contractor: AECON Construction and Materials Ltd. Steel Fabricator and Erector: Central Welding & Iron Works

Commercial/Institutional Category Refurbishment of the Eaton Building into Complexe les Ailes Montreal, QC QUEBEC How do you take one of downtown Montreal's landmarks, the Eaton building, and give it a new beginning as Complexe les Ailes? By creating a vertical volume containing a spectacular glass roof and a breathtaking atrium for accommodating Les Ailes de la Mode shopping centre as well as four storeys of prestigious office space. The designers explained that the use of structural steel lightened the structure, so that nearly all the existing foundations could be reused. Also, the cantilever deflections were easier to
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Owner: Ivanho Cambridge Architect: Lemay et Associs Structural Engineer: Pasquin St-Jean et Associs General Contractor: Herv Pommerleau inc. Steel Fabricator: Nico Mtal inc. Steel Detailer: Services Techniques F.L. inc.

control for a minimal depth. Finally, given the ovoid shape of the atrium, concrete forms would have been too onerous and difficult to put in place. The jury recognised the technical feat and the construction challenge that were addressed by the design team in creating a light and transparent appearance for the 75 year-old heritage building. Adopting the 'fast-track' approach also contributed to the challenge. At the peak of construction, there were over 80 ironworkers on site. A

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International Category James Hillhouse Athletic Center New Haven Connecticut, USA

Brentwood Skytrain Station, Burnaby, BC BRITISH COLUMBIA


Owner: Rapid Transit Project 2000 Architect: Busby and Associates Structural Engineer: Fast & Epp Partnership General Contractor: Dominion Construction Steel Fabricator and Erector: George Third & Son

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The athletic center of the James Hillhouse College, situated in New Haven, Connecticut, was composed of 40 threedimensional tubular trusses providing an exceptionally clear span for athletes and spectators. The sheer dimensions of the truss members and the required architectural quality contributed to the complexity of the project at all stages: connection design, detailing, fabrication, transportation and erection of the structure. Today, with modern methods and tools, such complexity can be addressed. What happens when six tubular members meet at the same point? They overlap. Since there were no flat surfaces, all the welded joints had to be designed using elliptical, three-dimensional intersections. Each truss was welded and pre-assembled at Supermtal, and weighed between 16 000 and 22 000 kg. Each truss was then transported on its

back on a customized bogie system, through 900 kilometres of secondary roads. On site, it had to be turned over like a turtle, and lifted in place. The result was well worth bending over backwards on this project! This project also received an AISC award at the NASCC in Baltimore in April 2003.

Architect and Structural Engineer: The S.L.A.M. COLLABORATIVE General Contractor: Giordano Construction Co. Inc. Steel Fabricator: Supermtal Structures inc.

Westin Bayshore Hotel and Resort Porte Cochere, Vancouver, BC


Owner: Blue Tree Management Canada Ltd. Architect: Downs/Archambault & Partners Structural Engineer: Glotman Simpson Consulting Engineers General Contractor: Intertech Construction Ltd. Steel Fabricator, Detailer and Erector: XL Ironworks Ltd.

Industrial/Bridges Category Monk Boulevard Bridge Lachine, QC QUEBEC Spanning across the Lachine canal, the new Monk boulevard bridge is the link between Saint-Patrick and Notre-Dame streets. The bridge offers a splendid view of the gigantic Turcot interchange with the St-Joseph Oratory dome in the background. In the opposite direction, the viewer can glimpse the heart of a local residential neighbourhood. A bowstring bridge consisting of two arches was selected in order to connect the old with the new, cross the 75 metre canal in a single span, and satisfy the navigation height under the bridge. The jury commented that the Monk boulevard bridge reflects the successful compromise between architectural and engineering demands, resulting in an aesthetic and efficient steel structure that respects the history of the canal while addressing contemporary issues. The 700-tonne bridge supports three lanes. The 225 mm concrete slab rests on a 76 mm steel deck, which avoided the use of formwork thereby accelerating the construction process and reducing construction costs. The composite action of the steel-concrete deck helped reduce the size of the transverse girders. By making the arches more rigid, the deflection of the cantilevered walkway due to pedestrian traffic was limited to 50 mm. Some of the 500 bolt splices were pre-assembled in the fabricator's shop. The bridge was erected from two barges. The design and construction of the bridge took 20 months.
Owner: Ville de Montral Architect: Cardinal Hardy et Associs Structural Engineer: AXOR Experts-Conseils inc. General Contractor: Construction Louisbourg Lte Steel Fabricator: Locweld inc.

Town and Country BMW, Markham, ON ONTARIO


Owner: Town & Country BMW Architect: Carson Woods Architects Limited Structural Engineer: Otter Brown Engineering Limited General Contractor: Dalar Contracting Limited Steel Fabricator, Detailer and Erector: Pittsburgh Steel (Division of 1226616 Ontario Inc.)

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Commercial/Institutional Category Joseph-Rouleau Cultural Centre Matane, QC QUEBEC


Owner: Gestion Immeuble Culturel de Matane Architect: Anne Carrier architectes Structural Engineer: Delfar Experts Conseils et Axys Consultants inc. Project Manager: Roche Lte, Groupe-Conseil Steel Fabricator: Industries Canatal inc.

Recent Projects
Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness - Bolton Victoria Village - Barrie GTAA Infield Holdroom Terminal CP Rail - Keele Granite Club - Toronto Sony Music - Toronto Daimler Chrysler Queens University - Biosciences Complex - Kingston Roberts Pharmaceutical - Oakville Queens University - Chemistry Bldg. - Kingston IBM - Facility for Software Development - Mississauga Brewers Retail - Distribution Centre Baycrest Centre - Toronto Roy Thomson Hall - Acoustic Enhancement - Toronto

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Owner: Mr. Armand Rainville Architect: ABCP Architecture et Urbanisme Structural Engineer: Progmes Consultants inc. Steel Fabricator: Structures Yamaska inc. Photo: Franois Bastien

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Industrial/Bridge Category Beauharnois Powerplant, East Building Beauharnois, QC QUEBEC


Owner: Hydro Qubec Architect: Lapointe Magne/Massicotte & Dignard Structural Engineer: SNC Lavalin/Rousseau Sauv Warren inc. General Contractor: Le Groupe C.R.T. inc. Steel Fabricator: Au Dragon Forg inc.

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ATLANTIC REGION * Canam Steel Works, Division of S,J The Canam Manac Group Inc. Moncton, N.B. (506) 857-3164 www.canammanac.com Cherubini Metal Works Limited S,P Dartmouth, N.S. . (902) 468-5630 * Mount Pearl, Nfld. (709) 745-8060 www.cherubinigroup.com Marid Industries Limited S Windsor Junction, N.S. (902) 865-0326 www.marid.ns.ca Maritime Steel and Foundries Limited S,P New Glasgow, N.S (902) 752-1511 www.maritimesteel.com MQM Quality Manufacturing Ltd. S,P Tracadie-Sheila, N.B. (506) 395-7777 Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. S,P Saint John, N.B. (506) 632-2600 www.oceansteel.com Prebilt Structures Ltd. S,P Charlottetown, P.E.I. (902) 892-8577 * Summerside, P.E.I. (902) 436-920l RKO Steel Limited S,P Halifax, N.S. (902) 468-1322 www.rkosteel.com York Steel Inc. S,P Fredericton, N.B. (506) 444-7989 www.oceansteel.com 1-800-461-0080 QUBEC REGION Acier Mtaux Spec inc. S Chateauguay, Qubec (450) 698-2161 www.metauxspec.com Acier Robel inc. S St-Eustache, Qubec (450) 623-8449 Acier Trimax Inc. S Ste-Marie, Beauce, Qubec (418) 387-7798 Au Dragon Forg inc. S Terrebonne, Qubec (450) 965-1911 www.adfgroup.com B.K. Fer Ouvr/Iron Works Inc. S St-Bruno, Qubec (450) 441-5484 Constructions PROCO Inc. S St. Nazaire, Qubec (418) 668-3371 www.proco.ca Industries Canatal Inc. S Thetford Mines, Qubec (418) 338-6044 www.canatal.net Jean-Yves Fortin Soudure inc. S Montmagny, Qubec (418) 248-7904 Les Aciers Canam, division de S,J Le Groupe Canam Manac Inc. St. Gdon, Qubec (418) 582-3331 * Boucherville, Qubec (450) 641-4000 * Sainte-Foy, Qubec (418) 652-8031 www.canammanac.com Les Aciers Canam/Structal-Qubec S,P Qubec, Qubec (418) 683-2561 Les Charpentes d'acier Sofab Inc. S Boucherville, Qubec (450) 641-2618 Les Charpentes Mtalliques S Economiques (Canada) Limite Montral, Qubec (514) 648-4959 Les Constructions Beauce-Atlas Inc. S Ste-Marie de Beauce, Qubec (418) 387-4872 * Montral, Qubec (514) 988-9870 Les Industries V.M. inc. Longueuil, Qubec Les Structures Breton inc. St-Bruno, Qubec www.bretonsteel.com Les Structures C.D.L. Inc. St-Romuald, Qubec www.structurescdl.com Les Structures GB Lte Rimouski, Qubec Les Structures Gialay Inc. Varennes, Qubec Locweld Inc.. Candiac, Qubec www.locweld.com Mtal Moro Inc. Montmagny, Qubec Mtal Perreault inc. Donnaconna, Qubec Momtal Inc. Varennes, Qubec Nico Mtal inc. Trois-Rivires, Qubec www.nico-metal.com Delta Joists Inc./ Poutrelles Delta Inc. Saint-Marie, Beauce, Qubec * Montral, Qubec www.deltajoists.com Quro Mtal inc. St. Romuald, Qubec www.querometal.com S (450) 651-4901 S (450) 653-9999 S (418) 839-1421 S,P (418) 724-9433 S (450) 929-4765 S (450) 659-9661 S (418) 248-1018 S (418) 285-4499 S,J,P (450) 929-3999 S (819) 375-6426 J (418) 387-6611 (450) 923-9511 S (418) 839-0969

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Quirion Mtal Inc. S Beauceville, Qubec (418) 774-9881 Cartier Structural Steel Ltd./ S Structure d'Acier Cartier Lte St-Laurent, Qubec (514) 745-3880 Structures Yamaska inc. S Saint-Csaire, Qubec (450) 469-4020 Sturo Mtal Inc. S 600, Avenue Jean-Marchand Levis, Qubec (418) 833-2107 Supermtal Structures Inc. S,P St. Romuald, Qubec (418) 834-1955 www.supermetal.com ONTARIO REGION ACL Steel Ltd. S Breslau, Ontario (519) 648-3311 web site: www.aclsteel.ca * ADF Steel Corp. (Canada) S Toronto, Ontario (416) 241-6967 www.adfgroup.com Benson Steel Limited S,J Bolton, Ontario (905) 857-0684 www.bensonsteel.com Canam Steel Works, Division of J The Canam Manac Group Inc. Mississauga, Ontario (905) 671-3460 www.canammanac.com Canron East, A Division of S,P Canron Construction Inc. Rexdale, Ontario (416) 675-6400 www.canron.com Central Steel Fabricators Limited S Hamilton, Ontario (905) 547-1437 Central Welding & Iron Works S,P North Bay, Ontario (705) 474-0350 www.central-welding.com Cooksville Steel Limited S,J Mississauga, Ontario (905) 277-9538 Kitchener, Ontario (519) 893-7646 Ed Lau Ironworks Limited S Kitchener, Ontario 519-745-5691 www.edlau.com Etobicoke Ironworks Limited S Weston, Ontario (416) 742-7111 www.eiw-ca.com Fortran Steel Inc. S Greely, Ontario (613) 821-4014 G & P Welding & Iron Works S,P North Bay, Ontario (705) 472-5454 www.gpwelding.com Gorf Contracting Limited S,P Schumacher, Ontario (705) 235-3278 www.gorfcontracting.com Lambton Metal Works Limited S Sarnia, Ontario (519) 337-2313 www.lambtonmetalworks.com Laplante Welding of Cornwall Inc. S Cornwall, Ontario (613) 938-0575 * Les Constructions Beauce-Atlas Inc. S Ottawa, Ontario (613) 962-1783 * Les Structures C.D.L. Inc. S Ottawa, Ontario (613) 228-7667 Lorvin Steel Ltd. S Brampton, Ontario (905) 458-8850 M & G Steel Ltd. S Mississauga, Ontario (905) 897-9611 www.mgsteel.ca MBS Steel Ltd. J Brampton, Ontario (905) 799-9922 www.mbssteel.com (905) 799-2443 Mariani Metal Fabricators Limited S Etobicoke, Ontario (416) 798-2969 www.marianimetal.com Metro Custom Steel & Design Ltd. S Scarborough, Ontario (416) 609-2153 M.I.G. Structural Steel S (div. of 3526674 Canada Inc.) St-Isidore, Ontario (613) 524-5537 Mirage Steel Limited S.J Brampton, Ontario (905) 458-7022 www.miragesteel.com * Momtal Inc. S,P,J Vaughan, Ontario (905) 669-9049 Niagara Structural Steel, A Division S,P of Barwick Steel Limited 1-888-853-4346 St. Catharines, Ontario (905) 684-2022 www.niagarastructuralsteel.com Nickel City Steel Limited S,P Sudbury, Ontario (705) 522-1982 Norak Steel Construction Limited S,J Concord, Ontario (905) 669-1767 Noront Steel (1981) Limited S,P Copper Cliff, Ontario (705) 692-3683 www.norontsteel.com Pittsburgh Steel S (A Division of 1226616 Ontario Inc.) Toronto, Ontario (416) 693-7255 www.pittsburghsteel.com Shannon Steel Inc. S Orangeville, Ontario (519) 941-7000 Skyhawk Steel Construction Limited S Brampton, Ontario (905) 458-0606 www.skyhawksteel.com Spec-Sec Incorporated S,P Rexdale, Ontario (416) 213-9899 Spencer Steel Limited S Ilderton, Ontario (519) 666-0676 www.spencersteel.com Strato Steel Ltd. S,J Bolton, Ontario (905) 857-4070 Telco Steel Works Ltd., S Mississauga, Ontario (905) 565-0425 www.telcosteelworks.ca Tower Steel Company Ltd. S Erin, Ontario (519) 833-7520 Tresman Steel Industries Ltd. S,J Mississauga, Ontario (905) 795-8757 Victoria Steel Corporation S Oldcastle, Ontario (519) 737-6151 Walters Inc. S,P Hamilton, Ontario (905) 388-7111 www.waltersinc.com CENTRAL REGION Abesco Ltd. S Winnipeg, Manitoba (204) 667-3981 Canron West S A Division of Canron Construction Inc. Regina, Sask. (306) 352-1882 www.canron.com Coastal Steel Construction Limited S,P Thunder Bay, Ontario (807) 623-4844 www.coastalsteel.ca Empire Iron Works Ltd. S Winnipeg, Manitoba (204) 589-7371 www.empireiron.com Industrial Welding (1990) Co. Ltd. S,P Saskatoon, SK (306) 242-4077 www.industrialweldingsk.com JNE Welding Ltd. S,P Saskatoon, SK (306) 242-0884 www.jnewelding.com * Omega Joists Inc. J Winnipeg, Manitoba (204) 237-3528 www.omegajoists.com Shopost Iron Works (1989) Ltd. S Winnipeg, Manitoba (204) 233-3783 www.shopost.com Supreme Steel Ltd. S,P Saskatoon, SK (306) 975-1177 www.supremesteel.com Weldfab Limited S Saskatoon, SK (306) 955-4425 www.weldfabltd.com ALBERTA REGION Atlas Steel Industries Inc. S Calgary, Alberta (403) 287-1777 Canam Steel Works, Division of J The Canam Manac Group Inc. Calgary, Alberta (403) 252-7591 * Edmonton, Alberta (780) 464-0435 www.canammanac.com C.W. Carry (1967) Ltd. S,P Edmonton, Alberta (780) 465-0381 Collins Industries Ltd. S Edmonton, Alberta (780) 440-1414 www.collins-industries-ltd.com Empire Iron Works Ltd. S,P Edmonton, Alberta (780) 447-4650 www.empireiron.com Eskimo Steel Limited S Sherwood Park, Alberta (780) 417-9200 Moli Industries Ltd. S Calgary, Alberta (403) 250-2733 Omega Joists Inc. J Nisku, Alberta (780) 955-3390 * Calgary, Alberta (403) 250-7871 www.omegajoists.com Precision Steel & Manufacturing Ltd. S Edmonton, Alberta (780) 449-4244 www.precisionsteel.ab.ca Rampart Steel Ltd. S Edmonton, Alberta (780) 465-9730 www.rampartsteel.com Scott Steel Ltd. S,P Edmonton, Alberta (780) 440-1484 www.scotttsteel.ca Supreme Steel Ltd. S,P Edmonton, Alberta (780) 483-3278 www.supremesteel.com Supreme Steel Ltd., Bridge Division S,P Edmonton, Alberta (780) 467-2266 www.supremesteel.com Triangle Steel (1999) Ltd. S,P Calgary, Alberta (403) 279-2622 www.trianglesteel.com TSE Steel Ltd. S Calgary, Alberta (403) 279-6060 www.tsesteel.com Waiward Steel Fabricators Ltd. S,P Edmonton, Alberta (780) 469-1258 www.waiward.com Western Steel Fabricators Alberta Ltd. S Edmonton, Alberta (780) 436-4656 W.F. Welding & Overhead Cranes Ltd. S Nisku, Alberta (780) 955-7671 www.wfwelding.com Whitemud Ironworks Limited S Edmonton, Alberta (780) 465-5888 www.wiworks.ab.ca BRITISH COLUMBIA REGION AMEC Dynamic Structures Ltd. S,P Port Coquitlam, B.C. (604) 941-9481 www.amec.com * Canam Steel Works, Division of J The Canam Manac Group Inc. Surrey, B.C. (604) 583-2177 www.canamsteel.com Canron West, A Division of S,P Canron Construction Inc. Annacis Island, Delta, B.C. (604) 524-4421 www.canronbc.com Clearbrook Iron Works Ltd. S Abbotsford, B.C. (604) 852-2131 www.cliron.com

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Schaumburg, Illinois TXI Chaparral Steel Midlothian, Texas www.chaparralsteel.com ASSOCIATE - DETAILER 9009 - 7403 Qubec Inc. Lachenaie, Qubec ABC Drafting Company Ltd. Mississauga, Ontario ACL Structural Consultants Ltd. Sylvan Lake, Alberta AMEC Zizka Lte. Charlesbourg, Qubec Atelier de dessin Module 3D St-Romuald, Qubec 1-847-619-0400 1-800-527-7979 Automated Steel Detailing Associates Ltd. B,Br,P Etobicoke, Ontario (416) 241-4350 B.D. Structural Design Inc./ B,Br,P,J Dessin Structural B.D. Inc. Boucherville Qubec (450) 641-1434 Candraft Detailing Inc. B,Br Port Coquitlam, B.C. (604) 945-8008 C.M.S. Detailing Ltd. B,Br,P Edmonton, Alberta (780) 463-6911 Corpus Steel Inc./Les Aciers Corpus Inc. B Laval, Qubec (450) 963-4455 Datadraft Systems Inc./ B,Br,P,J Les Systmes Datadraft Inc. Montral, Qubec (514) 748-6161 www.datadraft.com Dessin Cadmax Inc. B,Br Bois-des-Fillon, Qubec (450) 621-5557 Deuchar Drafting Services Ltd. B,Br,P,J Lethbridge, Alberta (403) 320-8282 Dowco Consultants Ltd. B,Br,P Burnaby, B.C. (604) 606-5800 www.dowco.com Hach Technical Services Ltd./ B,P Hach Services Techniques Lte Caraquet, N.B. (506) 727-7800 Husky Detailing Inc. B London, Ontario (519) 850-9802 International Steel Detailing Ltd. B Nanaimo, B.C. (250) 741-1066 www.intsteel.com JCM & Associates B,P Frankford, Ontario (613) 398-6510 JP Drafting Ltd. B Maple Ridge, B.C. 604-465-3568 www.jpdrafting.com Les Dessins de Structures Steltec Inc. B Ste-Thrse, Qubec (450) 971-5995 www.steltec.ca Les Dessins Trusquin Inc. B,Br Laval, Qubec (450) 688-7336 M & D Drafting Ltd. B,Br,P Edmonton, Alberta (780) 465-1520 www.mddrafting.com MHM Drafting Inc. B St. Clements, Ontario (519) 699-4886 M-Tec Drafting Services Inc. B Sherwood Park, Alberta 780-467-0903 Norspec Structural Design Inc./ B Dessin Structural Norspec Inc. Laval, Qubec (450) 973-3325 ProDraft Inc. B,Br,P Surrey, B.C. (604) 589-6425 Ranmar Technical Services B,P Mt. Pearl, Nfld. (709) 364-4158 Richard's Drafting /Les Dessins Richard B,Br,J Val-David, Qubec (450) 979-0646 Saturn Holdings Limited B Winnipeg, Manitoba (204) 663-4649 TDS Industrial Services Ltd. B,P Prince George, B.C. (250) 561-1646 www.tdsindustrial.com Techdess Inc. B Saint-Jrme, Qubec (450) 569-2629 Total Structural Detailing Inc. B,Br,P Mississauga, Ontario (905) 678-0618 Westcan Drafting Ltd. B,P Prince George, B.C. (250)-562-5655 www.westcanltd.com ASSOCIATE - ERECTOR Blenkhorn - Sayers Structural Steel Corp. B,Br,P,J St. Catharines, Ontario (905) 688-9027 * Hamilton, Ontario (905) 573-9843 www.bs-steel.ca K C Welding Ltd. B Angus, Ontario (705) 424-1956 Montacier B,Br Boisbriand, Qubec (450) 430-2212 www.montacier.com Montage D'Acier International Inc. B,Br,P Bois-des-Filion, Qubec (450) 965-7360 Spark Steel Erectors Limited B,Br,J Gormley, Ontario (905) 751-1200 www.sparksteel.com Supermtal-Mojan Inc. B,Br,J St-Romuald, Qubec (418) 834-1955 www.supermetal.com The State Group Industrial Limited B,P Toronto (416) 240-0610 * Stoney Creek (905) 643-5830 * Breslau (519) 648-2527 ASSOCIATE - SUPPLIER Air Liquide Canada Inc. Vanier, Qubec (418) 683-1917 www.airliquide.com (Industrial gases, welding materials & equipment) Amcan Produits Filets Inc. Saint Bruno de Montarville, Qubec (450) 441-6011 www.amcanfasteners.com (Bolts) Amercoat Canada Ville St. Laurent, Qubec (514) 333-1164 (Protective paints and coatings) Amercoat Canada Oakville, Ontario (905) 847-1500 www.amercoatcanada.com (Protective Coatings) Argo Protective Coatings Inc. Dartmouth, N.S. (902) 468-1040 www.argocoatings.com (Hot Dip Galvanizing, Thermal Spraying, industrial coating) Blastal Coatings Services Inc. Brampton, Ontario (905) 459-2001 www.blastal.com (Wheelbrating, blasting, glass bead services, epoxy coatings,enamels, zinc rich primers,metalizing,plastic flame coating) Blastech Corporation Brantford, Ontario (519) 756-8222 www.blastech.com (Abrasive blasting, glass bead blasting application of liquid coatings, baked on coatings and powder coatings and metalizing) Borden Metal Products (Canada) Limited Beeton, Ontario (905) 729-2229 www3.sympatico.ca/grating (Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel Grating) Boulons Jumax Inc. Ste-Julie, Qubec (450) 922-1987 (bolts, Nelson studs, anchors, hot-dip galvanization) Brunswick Steel Winnipeg, Manitoba (204) 224-1472 www.brunswicksteel.com (Steel - Structures plate bars hss) Canadian Galvanizing Ltd. Edmonton, Alberta (780) 479-5547 (Hot dip galvanizing) Carlson Decorating & Sandblasting Co. Ltd. Winnipeg, Manitoba (204) 233-0671 www.carlson.mb.ca CMC Steel division of Crawford Metal Corp./ Acier CMC division de Crawford Metal Corp. Longueuil, Qubec (450) 646-6000 (Angles, channels, hss, beams, plates)

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Empire Iron Works Ltd. S Delta, B.C. (604) 946-5515 www.empireiron.com J.P. Metal Masters Inc. S Maple Ridge (604) 465-8933 www. jpmetalmasters.com Mainland Machinery Limited S Abbotsford, B.C. (604) 854-4244 M3 Steel (Kamloops) Ltd. S,P Kamloops, B.C. (250) 374-1074 www.m3steel.com * Omega Joists Inc. J Surrey, B.C. (604) 576-4902 www.omegajoists.com Rapid-Span Structures Ltd. S Armstrong, B.C. (250) 546-9676 www.rapid-spanbridge.com Solid Rock Steel Fabricating Co. Ltd. S Surrey, B.C. (604) 581-1151 George Third & Son S,P Burnaby, B.C. (604) 526-2333 www.geothird.com Warnaar Steel-Tech Ltd. S Kelowna, B.C. (250) 765-8800 Wesbridge Steelworks Limited S Delta, B.C. (604) 946-8618 www.wesbridge.com X.L. Ironworks Co. S,J Surrey, B.C (604) 596-1747 www.xliron.com MILL MEMBERS Algoma Steel Inc./ Acier Algoma Inc. Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario (705) 945-2351 From Ont., Atlantic & Qu. 1-800-387-7850 * Calgary, Alberta (403) 263-4102 * Burlington, Ontario (905)-331-3400 1-800-387-7850 www.algoma.com Atlas Tube Harrow, Ontario (519) 738-3541 * Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario (905)-468-4972 www.atlastube.com Dofasco Inc. (905) 544-3761 Hamilton, Ontario www.dofasco.ca IPSCO Inc. Regina, Saskatchewan (306) 924-7700 * Surrey, B.C. (604) 596-3361 1-800-644-3361 * Toronto, Ontario (416) 321-4949 1-888-576-8530 * Calgary, Alberta (403) 543-8000 www.ipsco.com Ispat Sidbec Inc. 1-800-361-2605 Contrecoeur, Qubec (450) 587-8600 * Longueuil, Qubec (450) 442-7718 STEEL SERVICE CENTRES Acier Leroux Inc. Boucherville, Qubec (450) 641-4360 (514) 333-5380 Terrebonne, Qubec 1-800-361-9178 www.leroux-steel.com Leroux Steel Inc. Port Robinson, Ontario 1-800-471-1887 * Cambridge, Ontario (519) 650-1666 Acier Pacifique Inc. (514) 384-4690 Chomedey, Laval, Qubec 1-800-361-4167 Dymin Steel Inc. Brampton, Ontario (905) 840-0808 Abbotsford, B.C. (604) 852-9664 www.dymin-steel.com A.J. Forsyth, A Division of Russel Metals Inc. (604) 525-0544 Delta, B.C www.russelmetals.com Russel Metals Inc. Lakeside, N.S. (902) 876-7861 Lachine, Qubec (514) 631-2421 Mississauga, Ontario (905) 819-7295 Winnipeg, Manitoba (204) 475-8584 Edmonton, Alberta (780) 439-2051 www.russelmetalswinnipeg.com York Steel, Division of Russel Metals Inc. Milton, Ontario 1-800-387-3714 (905) 875-1447 HONORARY MEMBERS Arcelor International Canada Burlington, Ontario (905) 634-1400 * Port Moody, B.C.(604) 461-6714/ 1-888-634-1471 www.arcelor.com Corus CIC Inc. 1-800-542-6244

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Custom Plate & Profiles New Westminster, B.C. (604) 524-8000 www.customplate.net (Cut to size steel plate in various grades to 12 thick. Stock size sheets of plate to 12 thick in various grades, shearing & forming). Deloitte & Touche Quality Registrar Inc. Winnipeg, Manitoba (204) 944-3625 www.deloitte.ca (ISO 9001 Quality Management System Registration services; ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Registration Services) Daam Galvanizing Inc. Edmonton, Alberta (780)- 468-6868 www.daamgalvanizing.com (Hot dip galvanizing) EBCO Metal Finishing L.P. Richmond, B.C. (604) 244-1510 www.ebcometalfinishing.com (Hot dip galvanizing) EDVAN Industries Inc. Nisku, Alberta (780) 955-7915 (Shear & form of steel plates & coil, supply of safety grating grip strut, perf-o grip, traction tread, great-lock, globetray cable tray systems, globe strut metal framing system) Endura Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Edmonton, Alberta (780) 451-4242 (Paint and Coating Materials) Falcon Machinery 1965 Ltd. Winnipeg, Manitoba (204) 927-7000 www.falcongalv.com (Galvanizing) Fisher & Ludlow, A Division of Harris Steel Limited Longueuil, Qubec (450) 670-5085 Edmonton, Alberta (780) 481-3941 Surrey, B.C. (604) 888-0911 www.fisherludlow.com (Welded steel / aluminum / stainless steel grating,Grip Span and Shur Grip safety grating) Frank's Sandblasting & Painting Nisku, Alberta (780) 955-2633 General Paint/Ameron Protective Coatings Vancouver, B.C. (604) 253-3131 (Shop primers, protective coatings, paint) ICI Devoe Coatings Vancouver, B.C. (604) 299-1399 (Paints, Linings, Protective Coatings) Industrie Dry-Tec Coating inc. Terrebonne, Qubec (450) 965-0200 www.drytec.com (Grating, metallizing, paint) La Compagnie Amricaine de Fer et Mtaux Inc. Montral, Qubec (514) 494-2000 www.scrapmetal.net Lincoln Electric Company of Canada Limited Toronto, Ontario (416) 421-2600 www.lincolnelectric.com (Welding equipment and welding consumables) Marmon Keystone Canada Inc. Langley, B.C. (604) 857-9844 www.marmonkeystone.com (Hollow Structural Sections, A106 Seamless Pipes) Manugypse Inc. Qubec, Qubec (418) 871-8088 (Steel girts) Midway Wheelabrating Ltd. Abbotsford, B.C. (604) 855-7650 www.midwaywheelbrating.com (Wheelabrating, shop drafting, sandblasting, industrial coatings)

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Peinture Internationale (une division de Akzo Nobel Peintures Lte.) Dorval, Qubec (514) 631-8686/1-800-361-2865 www.international.pc.com (Protective coatings, corrosion-resistant paints) Price Steel Ltd. Edmonton, Alberta (780) 447-9999 www.pricesteel.com (Structural, plate, bars, HSS tube, grating, pipe) Pure Metal Galvanizing, Division of PMT Industries Limited Rexdale, Ontario (416) 675-3352 www.puremetal.com (Custom 'Hot-Dip' Zinc Galvanizing; Pickling and Oiling) Reliable Tube Edmonton Limited Spruce Grove, Alberta (780) 962-0130 (HSS Tubing, ERW Tubing, CDSSM Tubing) Reliable Tube Inc. Langley, B.C. (604) 857-9861 (Hollow structural steel tube) R.P. Richmond Industrial Contractors Delta, B.C. (604) 521-7922 (Wheelabrating & Priming) Samuel, Son & Co. Ltd. (Qubec) Laval, Qubec (514) 384-5220 www.samuel.com (Steel, aluminum and stainless steel plates) Samuel, Son & Co., Limited Winnipeg, Manitoba (204) 985-6600 www.samuel.com (Structural Sections incl. bar, angle, shapes and plate) Sherwin-Williams Canada Laval, Qubec (450) 669-9958 (Specialty industrial coatings) Silver City Galvanizing Inc. Delta, B.C. (604) 524-1182 (Custom 'Hot-Dip' Zinc Galvanizing;Pickling and Oiling) S.N.F. Quebec Metal Recycling/ S.N.F. Qubec Mtal Recycl Laval, Qubec (514) 323-0333 www.snf.ca (Ferrous and nonferrous metal recycling) Tri-Krete Coatings Company Bolton, Ontario (905) 857-6601 (Sandblasting; protective coatings; metallizing) Tuyaux et Matriel de Fondation Lte. / Pipe and Piling Supplies Ltd. St. Hubert, Qubec (450) 445-0050 www.pipe-piling.com (Hot Roll-Wide-Flange-Bearing Pile Beams) Van Ingen Services Ltd. Langley, B.C. (604) 856-6220/1-800-563-2363 www.bending.net (Rolled or Bent Structural Sections such as WF Beams, HSS, Angle, Channel, Pipe, Tube, etc.) VICWEST Corporation Victoriaville, Qubec (819) 758-0661 Oakville, Ontario (905) 825-2252 Edmonton, Alberta (780) 454-4477 Surrey, B.C. (604) 590-2220 www.vicwest.com (Steel Metal floor/roof deck, wall and roof cladding) Vixman Construction Ltd. Milton, Ontario (905) 875-2822 (Roof and Floor Deck) Western Industrial Services Ltd. Winnipeg, Manitoba (204) 956-9475 www.wisl.ca (Abrasive Blasting & Painting Services) Western Studwelding Supply Edmonton, Alberta (780) 434-3362 (Stud Welding Equipment and Supplies; Sales, Service, Rental) Wilkinson Steel and Metals, Edmonton, Alberta (780) 434-8441 www.wilkinsonsteel.com (Structurals - angles, flats, beams, channel, plate)

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Wilkinson Steel and Metals, A division of Premetalco Inc. Vancouver, B.C. (604) 324-6111 (Misc. structural shapes, hot rolled bars and plates)

Individual Stan Ainslie, P.Eng., Calgary 403-537-2956 William J. Alcock, P.Eng, N. Vancouver 604-986-0663 Martin M. Archer-Shee, P.Eng., Dartmouth 902-435-1114 Hensel O. Assam, P.Eng., Brampton 416-727-1941 Gordon D. Barrett, P.Eng. Fredericton 506 455-9937 F. Michael Bartlett, P.Eng., London 519-661-3659 Leonard G. Basaraba, P.Eng., Vancouver 604-664-5409 Dominique Bauer, ing., Montral 514-396-8944 Rejean Blais, ing., St-Jean-Chrysostme 418-839-1733 Richard Bonneau, P.Eng., Mississauga 905-542-1312 Roy G. Brown, P.Eng., Stratford 519-271-4322 Franois Charest, ing., Repentigny 450-581-8070 Ronald.C. Clough, P.Eng., West Vancouver 604-922-7472 Michel P. Comeau, P.Eng., Halifax 902-429-5454 Jean-Pierre Dandois, ing., Chteauguay 514-592-1164 E.B. Davison, P.Eng., Edmonton 780-465-8995/1-800-463-6033 Arno Dyck, P.Eng., Calgary 403-255-6040 Daniel A. Estabrooks, P.Eng., Saint John 506-674-1810 Roberto Filippi, ing., Montral 514-881-9197 Jeff A. Fox, P.Eng., Calgary 403-279-4168 Richard Frehlich, P.Eng., Calgary 403-281-1005 Jean-Paul Giffard, ing., St-Jean-Chrysostme 418-839-7937 James M. Giffin, P.Eng., Amherst 902-667-3300 F.L. Goodard, P.Eng., Fredericton 506-452-8480 Graham Hill, P.Eng., Baden 519-634-8768 Gary L. Hodgson, P.Eng., Niagara Falls 905-357-6406 J. David Howard, P.Eng., Burlington 905-632-9040 Don Ireland, P.Eng., Brampton 905-846-9514 John S. Ivanyi,, P.Eng., Toronto 416-232-1085 David S. Jenkins, P.Eng., Dartmouth 902-452-6072 Ely E. Kazakoff, P.Eng., Kelowna 250-763-2306 D. Scott Kennedy, P.Eng., West Vancouver 604-921-6605 Bhupender S. Khoral, P.Eng., Ottawa 613-739-7482 Marc-Andr Langevin, ing., Laval 450-686-0240 Pierre Laplante, ing., Sainte Foy 418-651-8984 Nazmi Lawen, P.Eng., Charlottetown 902-368-2300 Raine A. Lawrence, P.Eng., Saint John 506-634-8259 R. Mark Lasby, P.Eng., Calgary 403-283-5073 Barry F. Laviolette, P.Eng., Edmonton 780-454-0884 Jeffery Leibgott, ing., Montral 514-933-6621 Martin Lemyre, ing., Qubec 418-871-8151 William C.K. Leung, P.Eng., Woodbridge 905-851-9535 Marcel P. Levesque, P.Eng., Moncton 506-869-6265 Harold A. Lissel, P. Eng., Calgary 403-253-4111 Tam A. London, P.Eng., Vancouver 604 739-8544 Jason R. Long, P.Eng., Calgary 403-292-7401 Constantino (Dino) Loutas, P.Eng., Edmonton 780-423-5855 Clint S. Low, P.Eng., Vancouver 604-688-9861 Douglas R. Luciani, P.Eng., Mississauga 905-542-0547 Ciro Martoni, ing., Montral 514-596-1000 Alfredo Mastrodicasa, P.Eng., Woodbridge 905-856-2530 Brian McClure, P.Eng., Nanaimo 250-741-8551 George C. McCluskey, P.Eng., London 519-438-6192 Allan J. McGill, P.Eng., Port Alberni 250-724-3400 Grant Milligan, P.Eng., Toronto 416-961-8294 Philip Meades, P.Eng., Barrie 705-733-3200 Avrid Meland, P.Eng., Calgary 403-716-8158 John Mowat, P.Eng., Moncton 506-856-4375

Mirek Neumann, P.Eng., Mississauga Neil A. Paolini, P.Eng., Etobicoke Claude Pasquin, ing., Montral Frank Prosperi-Porta, P.Eng., Edmonton Bertrand Proulx, ing., Shawinigan Dan S. Rapinda, P.Eng., Winnipeg R. Paul Ransom, P.Eng., Burlington Mehrak Razayi, P.Eng., N. Vancouver Jol Rhaume, ing., Beauport Stan A. Richter, P.Eng., Vancouver William Rypstra, P.Eng., Mississauga Bijoy G.Saha, P.Eng., Fredericton Costas Scoulos, P. Eng., Toronto Carlo Simonelli, P.Eng., Calgary Stig Skarborn, P.Eng., Fredericton Ralph E. Southward, P.Eng., Burlington Jeffery D. Stephenson, P.Eng., Toronto Robert D. Stolz, P.Eng., Medicine Hat Thor A. Tandy, P.Eng., Victoria Grard Vallire, ing., Laval JHR Vierhuis, P.Eng., Willowdale Peter Wagner, P.Eng., Toronto Roy Walker, P.Eng., Willowdale Gustav Ziebart, P.Eng., Edmonton

905-855-0861 416-249-4651 514-282-8100 780-452-2325 819-537-5771 204-488-6674 905-639-9628 604 988-1731 418-660-5858 604-224-0597 905-625-1795 506-452-9000 416-971-6060 403-236-9293 506-452-1804 905-639-7455 416-635-9970 403-526-6761 250-384-9115 450-688-4970 416-497-8600 416-252-7877 416-756-3102 780-440-5300

Company Adjeleian Allen Rubeli Ltd., Ottawa 613-232-5786 AMEC E&C Services, Moncton 506-855-5542 AMEC Zizka Lte., Charlesbourg 418-622-1676 Atkinson Engineering Inc., Hamilton 905-523-1988 Axys Consultants inc., Ste-Marie de Beauce 418-387-7739 Azimuth Three Enterprises Inc., Brampton 905-793-7793 Bowman Steel Management Inc., Gloucester 613-742-7130 BP-TEC Engineering Group Ltd., Edmonton 780-436-5376 Brenik Engineering Inc., Concord 905-660-7732 C & V Engineering Ltd., Markham 905-477-7525 Carruthers & Wallace Limited, Toronto 416-789-2600 CIMA+, Qubec 418-623-3373 Comeau Experts-Conseils, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield 450-377-4307 Consultant S. Leo Inc., Montral 514-334-1234 Cristomar - Leung Engineering Ltd., Ottawa 613-723-8627 CWMM Consulting Engineers Ltd., Vancouver 604-731-6584 Dorlan Engineering Consultants Inc., Mississauga 905-671-4377 E.C. & Associates Ltd., Markham 905-477-9377 Erich Kralik, P.Eng., Structural Engineer, Willowdale 416-444-1489 Frank Anrep & Associates Ltd., Richmond Hill 905-882-4340 Giffels Associates Limited, Toronto 416-798-5472 Group Eight Engineering Limited, Hamilton 905-525-6069 Gulesserian Associates Inc., North York 416-391-1230 Halsall Associates Limited, Toronto 416-487-5256 Hastings and Aziz Limited, Consulting Engineers, London 519-439-0161 Hatch Associates Ltd. , Mississauga 905-855-7600 Hatch Associates Ltd., Sudbury 705-688-0250 Hatch Associates Ltd., Vancouver 604-689-5767 Hatch et Associs, Montral 514-864-5516 Herold Engineering Limited, Nanaimo 250-741-8551 Joseph T.K. Ha Engineering Inc., St. Catharines 905-934-7566 continued on page 30 29

Spec-Sec Incorporated is well established as a steel and aluminum fabricator of Specialized Sections in the greater Toronto area. Founded in 1980 with 3 employees we now celebrate more than 20 years in the industry with 56 employees in a 45,000 sq. ft. facility. Spec-Sec custom fabricates steel for structures ranging from advertising billboards to huge signage (requiring in excess of 100 tons of steel and aluminum.) to arched girders and trusses measuring 120 ft long. 10 ft high and weighing 25 ton each. The arched girders for the Toronto International Airport is testimony to our capabilities.
Spec-Sec Incorporated is registered for ISO 9001:94 by QUASAR and also certified to CSA W47.1 & W47.2 as a division 1 company by the CWB.

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Top Consultancies, Steelwork Fabricators as well as sole practitioners throughout Canada have made the RAM Structural System an integral part of their company.
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On their very first project with the RAM Structural System, Herold Engineering Limited in Vancouver cut their engineering hours by 25%. Since then, they have used it on several projects, including a new four-story office building, the City of Comox Library and Town Hall, the Malaspina University College Administration Building seismic upgrade, and several others. To see a full Case Study on the Nanaimo project please visit our website at www.ramint.com, or call us at 760-431-3610 to find out how the RAM Structural System can help you become more profitable while providing better service to your clients.

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