Of all the interesting projects we’ve covered in Steel Design, the Complexe Multisports Desjardins (Desjardins Multisports Complex) in Lévis, Quebec might just be one of the most intriguing: it’s a sports complex; with a full-FIFA-sized soccer field, 18 locker rooms, and a mezzanine; built for a nearby high school; on top of an underground parking garage for a hospital. Maybe it’s becaus…
The land to the east of Levelland, Texas — population 12,700 — is a challenging site to build on. As flat as a pancake, the land stretches out as far as the eye can see. Like much of West Texas, the landscape is dry, arid, and dusty. “It’s like working on the moon,” says Greg Broderick, Senior Project Manager at SteelMaster Buildings. He counts the hazards on his fingers. “You…
Montreal is a city like none other in North America: a beating heart of Quebecois culture and history in a bustling modern metropolis. There are countless reasons to love the city: from the best bagels on the continent, to famous smoked meat sandwiches, to the oldest hockey team in the NHL, the Montreal Canadiens. But for developers, Montreal is a tough nut to crack: Canada’s second largest c…
You will find them in every city: concrete high-rises standing taller than 8 storeys. Built between 1960 and 1990, these concrete complexes serve as the backbone of most of our cities, representing a first real strive to build residences up instead of out. Today, owners of these buildings are faced with a choice. Due to rising energy costs – and greater calls to be more energy efficient by bo…
The Cabin on Pinery Line – although “cabin” is a bit more of a rustic word than the cool, steel-focused dwelling that it is – is a sleek, glowing residence, nestled into the woods along the Maitland River. It’s not a commercial or industrial building. You won’t find it on a map. It’s a small home in the town of Auburn, a few minutes drive from Lake Huron’s east coast, a winterized …
