b'EDUCATION & RESEARCH COUNCILPromoting Excellence in Steel ConstructionEXCELLENCE IN STEELconstruction is aindustry and the CISC. Research and innovation are shared goal for our industry. We know that steelalso critical as we look to make our industry more istheobviouschoiceforaneconomic,flexible,competitive and creative in the face of ever-evolving Craig Martincreativeandsustainableinfrastructure.Inorderconstruction methods and global pressures. The Chairman of CISCsto see steel continue to be the material of choiceERC is also pleased to support the development of Education & Researchfor constructionand to let others know as wellnew and expanded training courses to help both Councilwe must pay attention to how we support thenovice and seasoned steel professionals upgrade nextgenerationofsteelprofessionalsanddriveand maintain their knowledge in the areas of codes innovation in our industry. &standards,designmethodology,estimating, The Education and Research Council (ERC) plays ainspection and other key areas.critical role within the CISC and the industry in achievingI would encourage you to visit the CISCs website this objective. The ERC oversees work in several areasand click on the #SupportSteel tab for a full overview to support education, research and innovation in theof all the ERCs programs and initiatives. You can also Canadian steel construction industry. These include: hearin their own wordsthe stories of individuals support for technical colleges, expanding theirthat have benefitted from the work of the ERC.focus on skilled trades critical to the industrysThe ERC is grateful for the continued support success, of the CISC and our funding partners. Much has competitions and scholarships for engineeringbeen accomplished, but we need to continue to studentstoencourageafocusonstructuralexpand the breadth of support by our industry to engineering, seeourprogramsexpandandaddressevolving competitions and scholarships for architectureneeds. If you have a passion for supporting the studentstodrivecreativethinkinginsteelnext generation of steel professionals and for the design, future of the Canadian steel construction industry, research grants to support innovation in steelIencourageyoutoconsiderbecominganERC construction, financial supporter.support for Steel Centres of Excellence, buildingI would like to acknowledge the support of my communitiesofsteelprofessionalswithinfellow council members as I move into the role of academia and industry, and Chair of the ERC and appreciate their continued development of training programs for existingcommitment to the work that we do. I would also steel professionals, helping to keep knowledgelike to recognize the work of our outgoing Chair, current and promote excellence. Mike Holleran. Mike effectively led the ERC as it workedtoexpandandbuildonourprograms, Asyoucansee,theERCsworkisfocusednotand his contributions have been key in the ERCs just on structural engineers but on multiple areascontinued success. Thanks Mike!that will help drive the industry forward. HavingPlease contact the CISC for more information on skilledtrades,architectsandengineerswithahow you can support the work of the ERC. Working solidunderstandingofsteelconstructionisoftogether,wecanhelpsteelbethematerialof critical importanceas is connecting them to ourchoice for construction now and in the future. ASExcellence in steel construction is a shared goal for our industry.16|SUMMER 2020 ADVANTAGE STEEL'