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Members and Associates<br />
To meet our Vision to be the voice for the steel<br />
construction industry, the <strong>CISC</strong> has expanded the<br />
member and associate categories to include all<br />
stakeholders within the Canadian steel construction<br />
industry. The days of an exclusive small group are<br />
gone. The <strong>CISC</strong> intends to engage, facilitate, and<br />
support all stakeholders, bringing to the table<br />
engineers, architects, fabricators, owners and<br />
developers, constructors, unions and educators (just<br />
to name a few) for the betterment of our industry.<br />
Benefits of joining the <strong>CISC</strong> include:<br />
Belong to a world-class brand: As a member or<br />
associate of the <strong>CISC</strong>, you belong to an organization<br />
that is recognized as being at the forefront of<br />
innovation, technical expertise and industry<br />
knowledge.<br />
Networking: Network with your peers, industry<br />
stakeholders and decision makers at various<br />
regional and national seminars, conferences and<br />
special events. Make your voice heard.<br />
Professional development: Attend our leading edge<br />
courses and seminars covering the most complex<br />
and challenging topics in engineering design and<br />
construction, and earn continuing education credits.<br />
Publications: Access our extensive library of<br />
authoritative publications that have become the<br />
industry standard for steel design and construction.<br />
Preferred and group rates: Take advantage of<br />
substantial savings on publications, courses, training<br />
programs, and special events.<br />
Project Solutions: Collaborate with our experts<br />
to explore different engineering design and<br />
construction solutions for your next project, and<br />
access our innovative design tools and applications.<br />
Research & Development: Participate in <strong>CISC</strong> committees<br />
to help drive industry research activities and<br />
determine future research needs.<br />
The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction<br />
Recognition: Receive industry recognition<br />
and profile for excellence in engineering and<br />
architectural design at our regional and national<br />
Design Awards competition.<br />
Advocacy: The <strong>CISC</strong> actively participates in advocacy<br />
and communication activities to promote innovation<br />
and the adoption of progressive and sustainable<br />
construction practices in Canada.<br />
Members and associates belong to one of seven<br />
regions: Atlantic, <strong>Quebec</strong>, Ontario, Manitoba,<br />
Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia.<br />
Our members are:<br />
• Fabricators<br />
• Steel Service Centres<br />
• Detailers<br />
• Mills<br />
• Affiliates<br />
Our associates are:<br />
• Associate Fabricators<br />
• Associate Erectors<br />
• Associate Suppliers<br />
• Associate North American Mills<br />
• Associate Professional Companies<br />
• Associate Professionals and Technical<br />
Individuals<br />
• Associate Builders or Stakeholders<br />
• Honorary Associates<br />
<strong>CISC</strong> knows that with one voice, united <strong>–</strong> the power,<br />
achievements, and possibilities are endless. Our<br />
sharpened focus is leading to enhancements to our<br />
member base, and the industry. In <strong>2011</strong>, we added<br />
105 members and associates for a growth of 22%.<br />
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