4 8 | C O C A 2 0 1 7 Y E A R I N R E V I E W CANADIAN FARM BUILDERS ASSOCIATION The Canadian Farm Builders Association was formed by a group of farm building contractors who met on Feb. 5, 1980, and saw a need for uniformity in the farm building industry and quality standards to work from. With ongoing educational opportunities, advisories, and policy manuals, CFBA members today work with the latest information available, with much of this coming from the Canadian Farm Builders Association and OMAFRA. The Association consists of numerous stakeholders within the agricultural community. These members include farm builders, engineers, OMAFRA employees, building inspectors, and suppliers of farm building related products. Farm buildings are becoming more complex with environmental concerns as well as safety. Today’s farm buildings are not just barns, but incorporate components that produce healthy livestock, save energy and protect the environment. Quality can only come with the knowledge of today’s codes, construction practices and environmental requirements. The CFBA’s objectives are to: •  Promote and advance the construction of structurally sufficient, environmentally sound farm buildings in Canada. •  Promote and advance the standards of farm structures through research, education and practical applications. •  Encourage high quality work and fair dealings by association members toward farmers and the general public. •  Represent the association in legislation proposals, codes, safety, labour and other matters administered by governments. •  Organize and support meetings for the exchange of information among members of the Association. Address: PO Box 24029 Bullfrog, Guelph, ON, N1E 6V8 Phone: (519) 824-0809 Fax: (519) 824-2477 Website: www.cfba.ca Email: cfba@cfba.ca CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION (CISC) – ONTARIO REGION Founded in 1930, the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) is Canada’s voice for the steel construction industry. The CISC promotes dialogue, collaboration and commerce between industry stakeholders – advancing the benefits of steel to the consulting community, builders and buyers, academia and government. The CISC represents a diverse community of steel manufacturers, fabricators and constructors, engineers and architects, owners and developers, and educators and students, offering a wide range of products and services to enhance capabilities and grow businesses. Our Mission: The CISC promotes the use and benefits of steel in construction, adds value to the construction and design community and supports the needs of the membership and industry through education and training, research and development, industry codes and standards, certification and advocacy. The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction operates as a national body with seven regions recognized as operating units within the CISC. The Ontario Region of the CISC operates with a CISC Regional Manager and members of the CISC Ontario including a volunteer regional Chairman and Vice Chairman. We promote the steel industry in the province of Ontario through advocacy, government lobbying and marketing activities that are specific to the needs of our Ontario members and associates. The CISC Ontario also supports local education institutions and educators. We conduct and host events and activities for the betterment of the Canadian Steel Industry within Ontario. Michael Minielly Region Manager, Ontario 416-625-3499 mminielly@cisc-icca.ca Address: 3760 14th Ave., Suite 200 Markham, ON, L3R 3T7 Phone: (905) 946-0864 Fax: (905) 946-8574 Website: www.cisc-icca.ca Email: onregion@cisc-icca.ca MEMBER PROFILES