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Plaidoyer<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Promoting the benefits of steel for a sustainable and strong Canada through story-driven advocacy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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why steel?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steel is the material of choice for the 21st century. It offers unparalleled strength-to-weight ratio, speed of construction, and is 100% recyclable.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Efficiency<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Faster construction timelines and reduced site labor. Steel components are pre-fabricated off-site for rapid assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Versatility<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Architectural freedom to create complex geometries and long spans that other materials simply cannot achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Resilience<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Superior performance in seismic and high-wind events, providing safety and longevity for Canada’s infrastructure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sustainability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sustainable Steel<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Steel is one of the world\u2019s most recycled materials, helping create resilient and low-carbon buildings for a more sustainable future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CISC Steel EPDs<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Access industry-leading Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to support LEED certification, carbon reporting project design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Carbon Calculator<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Estimate the embodied carbon of structural steel systems and compare environmental impacts to make informed design decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Policy & Economic Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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featured project<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Embodying Innovation at Red River College<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Red River College is readying its Exchange District Campus for the arrival of its new Innovation Centre. Currently in construction by Winnipeg\u2019s Akman Construction, the 80,000-sq.-ft. addition will house \u201cre-imagined academic programs, innovations and entrepreneurial activities\u201d 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Economic<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

How the steel industry contributes to Canada’s GDP and job market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Trade & Tariffs<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Our position on international trade and protecting Canadian fabricators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Buy Canada Policy<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Advocating for the use of domestic steel in public infrastructure projects<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Advocacy Toolkit<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Resources for members to advocate for steel in their local communities. Includes templates, data sheets, and presentation materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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