The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) announced on January 15 that it had reached an agreement with the Canadian Sheet Steel Building Institute (CSSBI) to integrate the Canadian sheet steel construction sectors within the CISC.

The integration will see the Canadian sheet steel construction sectors join forces with the structural steel, steel bridge, steel plate and miscellaneous steel construction sectors. The sheet steel construction industry includes commercial and residential steel roofing, structural roof deck & composite floor deck, steel siding & cladding, steel studs & joists, and steel building systems.

“The CISC is looking forward to expanding the voice and strength of Canada’s steel construction industry with the addition of this very important sector,” said CISC chair Todd Collister. “This further builds on the CISC’s efforts to advance the use and benefits of steel construction, showcase steel’s design and environmental advantages, and to advocate for the Canadian steel construction supply chain, their employees, and their families.”

“CSSBI remains committed to its mission to advance sheet steel as the most durable and reliable building material in the market, and to be the leading source for technical information and support to the general public and sheet steel manufacturers alike,” added CSSBI president and chair Paul Lobb. “We are excited about the strategic opportunities with the CISC and ability to leverage their management and infrastructure to not only advance the CSSBI brand, but to strengthen the voice of steel in the construction market.”

As a result of the integration, the organizations say they hope to advance opportunities for the construction industry to lower its environmental impact.