Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
OSPE is excited to partner with the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction to provide discounted access to a library of materials to help members learn what they need to know about this specialized industry. Learn direct from Canada’s voice for the steel construction industry, to get the latest on sustainable design and construction, efficiency, quality and innovation. OSPE members get a discount – please email pd@ospe.on.ca to for more information.



Non-Seismic Connections
This course is intended to develop the skills necessary for the design of steel connections as related to the construction of steel-framed structures.

Steel Building Design
Access multiple sessions exploring Single Storey Buildings, Layout and Framing, Loads for Design including Rain Loads, Snow Loads, Wind Loads, Seismic Loads and more.

HSS Design
Learn more about Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) covering the history, applications, manufacturing methods and common specifications of HSS. Better understand the unique characteristics and advantages of HSS in various applications.

Steel Fire Design Considerations
The course provides fire resistance and apparent sound transmission (ASTC) design guidance, requirements and testing standards specified in the national and provincial building codes.

Seismic Design
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of seismic design for steel-framed buildings. It covers the fundamental concepts necessary for understanding how to design structures that can withstand seismic forces, with a focus on the specific requirements and guidelines outlined in the National Building Code of Canada (NBC) 2020.
Steel Design and Analysis Basics
This session covers an overview of the Handbook, including the background and previous editions of the Handbook and navigational aids to the Handbook.

Industrial Steel Design
Access multiple sessions exploring topics including Characteristics of Industrial Steel Buildings & Structures; Seismic Force Resisting Systems; Seismic Response Spectra; Site Response Spectra and more.

Steel Bridge Design
From this course you will be able to better understand the fundamentals of the bridge design process including Code Overview, analyzing Highway Bridge Loads and Fabrication Considerations.

Cold-Formed Steel
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, courses cover everything from fundamentals to advanced techniques. Learn about material properties, design principles, practical applications, and regulatory standards.
Contact us to claim your OSPE discount
Stay ahead of the curve! Access the latest CISC learning resources through OSPE’s partnership with Canadian Institute of Steel Construction. Sharpen your skills with online self-paced design and professional certification courses in structural steel, steel bridge and sheet steel construction.
