Announcing the winners of our 2016 Photo Contest

For the 2016 CSSBI Annual Photo Contest, all photos were submitted for adjudication by our panel of judges.

• Catherine Kilcoyne, Instructor at Conestoga College in the Architectural Technology Program
• Niki Hurst, 4th-year Student Conestoga College - Architectural Technology Program

The winners and runners-up of the photo contest were announced at our Annual CSSBI Member Meeting on June 12, 2016 in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea, NB

The CSSBI Photo Contest covers five sheet steel categories, including:

• Agricultural Roofing & Cladding
• Lightweight Steel Framing
• Residential Steel Roofing
• Industrial, Commercial & Institutional Roofing, Cladding & Decking
• Steel Building Systems.

Our panel judged the photos for each category based on the overall aesthetics of the picture, a project's use of sheet steel, the relevancy of sheet steel to the project, architectural design, as well as the presentation of any unique features.

The category winners and runners-up are listed below. First place winners each received a $200 gift certificate to The Home Depot and the second place winners received a $100 gift certificate to The Home Depot.

The CSSBI congratulates the winners and runners-up, and thanks all member participants for making this year's Photo Contest a success. Keep snapping those photos and we'll see you next year!

Agricultural Roofing & Cladding

First Place

Mark Stone - Agway Metals Inc.

Dynamic Farm - Vineland, ON

Second Place

Raymond Morits - Ideal Roofing Co. Ltd.

Westmoreland, NH

Honourable Mention

Richard Kovacs - VICWEST

Honourable Mention

George Brazil - Westman Steel

Wetaskiwin, AB

Lightweight Steel Framing

First Place

Brad Burns - Bailey Metal Products

Emerald Hills Aquatic Centre - Sherwood Park, AB

Second Place

Dan Iverson - Bailey Metal Products

Bass Pro Shop

Honourable Mention

Brad Burns - Bailey Metal Products

Prairie Landing Apartments - Winnipeg, MB

Residential Steel Roofing

First Place

Daryl Hall - Agway Metals Inc.

Mortimers Point Bala, ON

Second Place

Westform Metals

Honourable Mention

Nicolas Parker - Ideal Roofing Co. Ltd.

Ottawa, ON

Industrial, Commercial & Institutional Roofing, Cladding & Decking

First Place

David Forsey - VICWEST

Bella Concert Hall - Mount Royal University - Calgary, AB

Second Place

Robert Illman - Agway Metals Inc.

Brookside Public School - Scarborough, ON

Honourable Mention

Ideal Roofing Co. Ltd.

Barrhaven, ON

Steel Building Systems

First Place

Butler Buildings (Canada)

Whissell Contracting Ltd. - Lethbridge, AB

Second Place

Steelway Building Systems

MTF Airside Building - Regina, SK

Honourable Mention

Butler Buildings (Canada)

Klark's Trenching Ltd. - Saskatoon, SK

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#lovesteel Compilation Video

Worldsteel has created 18 #lovesteel films for a series of interviews with people from worldsteel member companies working in diverse roles, sharing what they love about their jobs.

The above video is a compilation of those videos. Click here to view all 18 of those videos from people working in the steel industry around the world.

worldsteel Infographic - Steel surrounds us in our homes

Infographic from worldsteel showing all of the places in our homes that steel plays a vital role. Click the image to open the infographic in PDF.

worldsteel article: 10 ways steel makes our homes more sustainable

Article from worldsteel posted here.

More than half of the steel produced worldwide goes into steel buildings and infrastructure. Nevertheless, about 1.6 billion people live in inadequate housing around the world today and an estimated 100 million are homeless. What’s more, just over 1 billion people will move to towns and cities between now and 2030. Our need for housing is greater than ever and continues to grow. At the same time we live in a world where we must find new ways of doing more with less. We can solve these contradictory challenges with steel. Sustainable living needs steel. It’s strong, it’s versatile, it’s durable, it’s infinitely recyclable and it’s affordable.

What makes steel the best material to meet the 21st century’s housing needs in a sustainable way? Here are the top ten reasons to choose steel.

1. Steel is never wasted
Steel is the most recycled material in the world - anything made of steel in your home can be recycled and made into new products. Steel has recovery rates of over 85% in the construction sector. This means that almost all the steel used in a house will not remain on a scrap heap for centuries, but will instead be recovered and recycled into a bolt in a plane, a car door, or a panel in a wind turbine. Because steel is reusable, building components or entire homes can be designed for reuse rather than demolition.

2. Steel lasts for generations
Steel lives much longer than humans. This longevity, made possible by steel’s durability, means your house will remain for a lifetime without having to use up tremendous amounts of time, money and resources fixing or re-building. Your home today will still be standing strong in one hundred years’ time and might even be a home for your great-grandchildren.

3. Steel is light, yet strong
Steel today is lighter than ever but just as strong. Modern house framing is 50% lighter than the steel that was used 30 years ago thanks to its high strength and intelligent design. This results in less CO2 emissions and costs during transportation, construction, and assembly. This light-weight steel allows thinner and larger window frames which let in more natural light to brighten up your home.

4. Steel saves energy
Steel is a great insulator. Much less energy is lost with steel, meaning lower energy bills and a lower environmental footprint. For example, steel panels provide excellent air-tightness, which minimises energy use during the use-phase of the building, thereby contributes to savings up to 30% in energy costs.

5. Steel is climate proof
Steel is designed to be efficient in any climate. Heat radiates quickly from steel roofing, creating a cooler home environment in hot areas. In cold climates, double steel panel walls can be well insulated to better contain the heat and dark roofs and walls can be used to absorb solar energy.

6. Steel is quick and easy
Steel building components are mostly cut to precise specifications in the factory or prefabricated off-site. These steel structures are easily transported and assembled on site, making life easier for the builders and reducing construction time by up to 40% - saving energy and money for everyone involved.

7. Steel means fewer worries
Steel products require minimal maintenance over time, which results in less resource use compared to alternative materials that require more frequent replacement. This means less time spent fixing and more time relaxing.

8. Steel protects us and our homes
Steel offers the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any building material. Because of its strength and durability, steel structures can be designed to withstand natural disasters including hurricanes and earthquakes. Steel is also impervious to attacks from termites or fungi. It is also highly fire resistant. Steel locks and doors help to keep everything we treasure safe.

9. Steel is creativity, applied
Steel is easily formed and joined, enabling designers and architects to be even more creative. Steel-framed buildings are easily adaptable and highly flexible - whatever the need in the home, steel can be the answer. This makes steel a great facilitator in the conversion of obsolete buildings, such as warehouses or train stations, into modern living or working spaces, extending their useful life.

10. Steel is beautiful
Steel has no limits when it comes to design. Its clean lines and variety of surfaces make it a favourite choice for designers. It can be used throughout the house to create the perfect finish on your art nouveau headboard, stylish steel staircase or ultra-modern kitchen oven. Steel is also a great collaborator: it is easily combined with many other materials to create beautiful homes.

Click to go to worldsteel website and read about the #lovesteel campaign