Forging the Future: Landmark Steel Structures and the Evolution of Design and Construction Practice

Please note that this recording is from an earlier date.

Webinar  - 0.075 CEU

Duration: 56 m

Presented by Neb Erakovic, P.Eng.

This presentation explores the evolving perspectives and techniques in the design and construction of landmark steel buildings, highlighting the role of steel in shaping architectural form while meeting rigorous performance demands. Drawing on completed project examples from the past two decades—including the Royal Ontario Museum, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, and Kuwait International Airport—the talk emphasizes how steel framing systems support complex geometries, enable structural efficiency, and integrate seamlessly with environmental and building service systems. Key topics include early-stage design collaboration, form-finding, digital modeling (BIM), off-site prefabrication, and modern construction techniques—all grounded in the versatility and strength of steel. The presentation will also address coordination challenges, climate responsiveness, and the growing importance of steel in delivering robust, sustainable, and constructible solutions in high-profile, architecturally ambitious projects.