Plaidoyer
Promoting the benefits of steel for a sustainable and strong Canada through story-driven advocacy.
why steel?
Steel is the material of choice for the 21st century. It offers unparalleled strength-to-weight ratio, speed of construction, and is 100% recyclable.
Efficiency
Faster construction timelines and reduced site labor. Steel components are pre-fabricated off-site for rapid assembly.
Versatility
Architectural freedom to create complex geometries and long spans that other materials simply cannot achieve.
Resilience
Superior performance in seismic and high-wind events, providing safety and longevity for Canada’s infrastructure.
Sustainability
This report highlights how steel construction not only meets but can help lead the way toward achieving national embodied carbon targets. Explore the findings and see how steel supports a lower-carbon future.
Sustainable Steel
Steel is one of the world’s most recycled materials, helping create resilient and low-carbon buildings for a more sustainable future.
CISC Steel EPDs
Access industry-leading Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to support LEED certification, carbon reporting project design.
Carbon Calculator
Estimate the embodied carbon of structural steel systems and compare environmental impacts to make informed design decisions.
sustainability case studies
Policy & Economic Impact
featured project
Embodying Innovation at Red River College
Red River College is readying its Exchange District Campus for the arrival of its new Innovation Centre. Currently in construction by Winnipeg’s Akman Construction, the 80,000-sq.-ft. addition will house “re-imagined academic programs, innovations and entrepreneurial activities” in a net-zero environment. It will also include renovations to the adjacent Scott Fruit Building, which is connected to the new school by an above-ground steel pedestrian bridge.
Buy Canada Policy
Advocating for the use of domestic steel in public infrastructure projects
Advocacy Toolkit
Resources for members to advocate for steel in their local communities. Includes templates, data sheets, and presentation materials.
