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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


Hangar Construction Underway in Brantford: How CMB, Donovan Group, and Area Construction Are Expanding Brantford Airport
Construction is underway at the Brantford Airport as the site adds new hangar capacity to support more aircraft activity and improve access for operators. Four new hangars are being built as part of the airport’s growth plans in Southwestern Ontario. For this project, Canadian Metal Buildings (CMB) is providing the building design and manufacturing support, working alongside CMB Authorized Builder Area Construction and Donovan Group , whose DonoBrace technology is being u
Jul 4, 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


CMB Partners with ECONO-SLAB Foundations to Support Faster Builds for CMB Authorized Builders
Canadian Metal Buildings (CMB) is proud to announce a new partnership with ECONO-SLAB Foundations , bringing their floating slab foundation system to our network of CMB Authorized Builders . A steel building is only as strong as what it sits on. By aligning with ECONO-SLAB, our builders gain access to a foundation approach designed to be dimensionally accurate, code-aligned, and easier to install , helping projects move from site prep to erection with fewer delays. Why this p
Jun 1, 20252 min read
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