Residential

One Home, Two Home, Red Home, Blue Home

Picture-perfect residence coming to a postcard near you

In the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean lies an island that locals affectionately call ‘The Rock.’ If you haven’t brushed up on your east-coast lingo – or seen the hit Broadway show, Come Fr...

Cool Kids on the Block

Norbec expansion highlights importance of steel in new construction.

Developers today seem to be caught more and more in between a rock and a hard place. It’s no longer enough to build buildings – whether residential towers, manufacturing plants, or everything in b...

Giving Mother Nature the Cold Shoulder

For Union Midrise, “Pre-Fab” stands for “Pretty Fabulous”

In the winter of 2020, two similarly-sized condo projects were being built in Brampton, ON. By February 2021, one was wrapped in layers of scaffolding and tarps to protect working crews from the winte...

Growing Green

Clearly, why growing up – not out – is the answer

Which would you rather have: 55 city blocks, or an orchard that can grow 22 million apples? They both take up the same amount of space (121 hectares / 300 acres), but one increases urban sprawl, en...

Building better with steel

Steel buildings minimize environmental impact

On the shore of a northern Canadian lake, the need to respect the natural world hits home. For two families who have cottages here, sustainability matters. It was important to ensure that the build...

Home away from home

Steel clad residence at UNBSJ is built with longevity and legacy in mi

Nearly sixty years ago, the University of New Brunswick looked beyond its base in Fredericton and established a second campus in Saint John. For decades the Saint John site was modest. It developed a ...

Solving the Canadian housing crisis with Steligence®

Steel offers environmental and financial benefits for high-rise constr

Cities are economic engines. They have the greatest concentrations of companies, the most job opportunities and the highest salaries. However, housing in major cities is increasingly unaffordable. The...

Steeling away to the lake

Pre-fabricated steel building in harmony with its lakeside setting

The shore of a quiet lake in Northern Ontario is a spot to commune with nature. It’s also a place to see how steel structures can intersect and complement the natural surroundings. The new he...

Living lux with steel

Lightweight steel framing provides elegance in Oakville condo

Oakville, Ontario is known for its high-end real estate. Close to Toronto, but removed from the bustle of the city, Oakville is a desirable community with established neighbourhoods and well-appointed...

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The Impact and Durability of Steel in Passive Housing

Wrapped in black steel cladding, the Parkview House in Victoria, BC is visually striking. The home is a simple two-storey design with a typical peaked roof. Its simplicity makes it stand out. But unde...