ADVANTAGE STEEL SUMMER 2019 | 23 DESIGN eering building RECENTLY COMPLETED by CISC member Vixman Construction Ltd. for Pomerleau Construction (Giffels), the Sheridan College Engineering building at the Davis Campus in Brampton is an example of creativity in design and construction using multiple types and finishes of steel. The design and construc- tion collaboration between Vixman, the Pomerleau (Giffels) construction team and architect George Friedman resulted in a unique building incorporating six different steel products and three distinct finishes. In addition to the steel products which comprised a large part of the building’s exterior, the structure itself was steel, fabri- cated by CISC member Telco Steel Works. The original design proposal necessi- tated the development of custom panel shapes using 20-gauge type 304 “brushed finish” stainless steel and 18-gauge A606 “weathering steel.” Using available stain- less coil sizing, Vixman was able to modify the shapes and sizing of the “sawtooth” panel pattern to satisfy the architect’s vision while keeping the costs within budget. Test pieces were fabricated to ensure the quality of the fit and finish. Secondary stiffening was incorporated to minimize the surface varia- tions inherent in the steel finish. Similarly, custom-sized flat panels with reveals were designed and fabricated using A606 steel, sourced in standard sizing, again to mini- mize added cost by avoiding the need for special orders.