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The Build Bulletin
Welcome to the CMB blog. Explore articles on steel building costs, design options, permits, foundations, timelines, and best practices for shops, garages, agricultural buildings, and commercial projects across Canada.


Canadian Metal Buildings Announces Future 100,000 Sq ft Manufacturing Facility in Welland, On
Set on a future 12-acre site in Welland, Ontario, the expansion represents a significant step forward for CMB, its builders, and the future of steel building manufacturing in Canada. The new facility is being designed to support greater speed, precision, reliability, and long-term production capacity as demand continues to grow across the market.
Mar 313 min read


A Lifetime in Steel: Celebrating Jim Dodds, CMB’s Longest-Serving Team Member
Some people help build a company. Others help shape the way it works, the way it treats people, and the standard it refuses to compromise on. At Canadian Metal Buildings (CMB), Jim Dodds is that kind of leader. Jim has been part of CMB since the very beginning , bringing 40+ years in metal building systems and a steady, hands-on approach that has influenced generations of CMB projects and people. From early field work to daily leadership Jim’s steel story started long befor
Dec 4, 20251 min read


Canadian Metal Buildings Charity Golf Tournament Recap: Golfing for CityKidz
Just last week, the Canadian Metal Buildings community gathered at MontHill Golf and Country Club for our CMB Charity Golf Tournament in support of CityKidz . It was a full day of golf, connection, and purpose, with customers, partners, and friends coming together around a cause that matters in our region. At CMB, we build pre-engineered steel buildings that are designed and manufactured to perform in Canadian conditions. Events like this are another way we show up locally
Aug 9, 20252 min read


CMB Featured in CTV Atlantic News Coverage on Rising Demand for Canadian Steel Buildings
Pre engineered metal building supplier reports increased interest as builders look to buy Canadian Canadian Metal Buildings (CMB) is proud to share that the company was recently featured in Atlantic news coverage discussing how shifting steel trade conditions and tariffs are influencing buying decisions and increasing interest in Canadian sourced steel building solutions. In the segment, CMB Atlantic Canada Sales Manager Robb Cusack highlights the company’s focus on pre eng
Jun 10, 20251 min read
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