b'AWARDSHonouring Steel Construction ExcellenceA look back at the CISC Ontario Awards of Excellence in Steel ConstructionT pastApril,theCanadianInstituteofSteelCelebrating the Best in Steel ofExcellence his Constructions (CISC) Ontario Region proudly hostedEachyear,theOntarioAwards the Ontario Awards of Excellence in Steel Constructionrecognizeoutstandingprojectsthatexemplify 2024a sold-out celebration of the very best in architectural,ingenuity,complexity,beautyandtechnical engineering and construction achievements in steel acrossprecision in steel construction. Submissions from Ontario. Held at the iconic Steam Whistle BrewingLocomotiveacross the region are reviewed by a panel of Hall in downtown Toronto, the evening brought together topdistinguished jurors composed of renowned professionals, academics and leaders from across the steelarchitects, engineers and industry experts. construction industry to honour and celebrate achievementsThisyearsfinalistsrepresentedadiverse in our industry. arrayofremarkablework,eachpushing BY::MITCHELL REDSHAW With nearly 300 guests in attendance, including leadingboundariesandsettingnewstandardsin Communications Co-coordinatorengineers, architects, fabricators, contractors and developers,steel design and execution.& Staff Writer the event served as a powerful reminder of the strength,Fromambitiousinfrastructurebuildsto resilience and creativity that continue to shape our builtelegantlydetailedarchitecturallandmarks,the environment.HostedbyHamiltonnativeNicoleDub,winning projects demonstrated the transformative among the evenings highlights was a special appearancepotential of steel in modern construction. While byOntarioPremierDougFord,whoreinforcedhisevery nominated project deserves applause, the governmentsongoingcommitmenttosupportingnights award recipients truly stood out for their Ontarios and Canadas steel industries. creativity, originality and impact on the industry.AWARD RECIPIENTS PROJECT OUTSIDE OF ONTARIO:INDIVIDUAL AWARDS: THE BMO CENTRE EXPANSION, CALGARY, ALBERTAYoung Engineer Award: Cait Mancuso, Project Engineer, RJC EngineersHistory of Strength Award: Stephen K. Benson, CEO & Chairman, Benson SteelHistory of Strength Award: Walter Koppelaar, Chairman, Walters GroupEngineer: RJC EngineersArchitect: StantecOwner: Calgary StampedeGeneral Contractor: PCL ConstructionSteel Fabricator: Walters GroupSteel Detailer: Walters GroupSteel Erector: Walters Group14|SUMMER 2025 ADVANTAGE STEEL'