PROJECT UPDATE: AGO Toronto, Ontario, Canada From 2004 to 2007 Benson Steel fabricated and erected the steel structure for the transformation of the Art Gallery of Ontario AGO, by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry. Established in 1900 as the Art Museum … Read More
Did You Know? West Memorial Building, Canada’s historical landmark, honouring Canadians who served during the Second World War, is located in Ottawa’s downtown, and occupying an entire city block; it is a monumental seven storey, smooth stone building. Built between … Read More
Did You Know? In 2016 Benson Steel started fabricating, and shipping the structural steel for the complete makeover and major extension of the Owen Roberts International Airport in Grand Cayman Islands. This project included the renovation of the old departure … Read More
This past weekend (May 29th, 2022) Benson Steel and Royal Containers sponsored one of the main grassroots triathlon events in Ontario: The Caledon Kids of Steel triathlon. In attendance was Canada’s triathlon legend Simon Whitfield that over the years has become … Read More
PROJECT UPDATE: DONLANDS Toronto, Ontario, Canada Toronto Transit Commission, (TTC) Donlands Station (Line 2 Bloor-Danforth), is getting a revamp to better serve its users in Toronto. BENSON is fabricating and erecting the customized steel pieces to build the arches of the … Read More
Did You Know? Challenging projects require the latest technology in drafting, engineering and fabrication solutions. Benson Steel continually invests in a wide range of specialized equipment and technology for our CNC production shop. Our current plant technology combined with our … Read More
Did You Know? In 2017, Benson Steel fabricated, and erected the structural steel of the L.F. Wade International Airport in Bermuda. Completed on budget, and on time, the new 3,200 tons of steel terminal provides improved passenger processing, increased passenger … Read More
Movember has come to an end and today Steve has finally shaved his ‘stash. He did his fundraiser to honor the memory of his dear friend Cory Trepanier who sadly passed away in early November. Movember started in 2003 as … Read More
Did You Know? The National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada’s bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts. The NAC presents, creates, produces, and nurtures the next generation of audiences and artists from across Canada. In 2016, Benson Steel fabricated and … Read More
Did You Know? In 2007, Benson Steel fabricated the steel trusses to replace a main concrete support column inside the Rogers Sportsnet building located at 1 Mount Pleasant Road in Toronto. To erect the trusses and replace the column, the … Read More
Did You Know? In December 2017, the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre TTC station opened and started operations, it is a multi-modal transportation hub. Benson Steel fabricated the project once but erected the distinctive oval structure twice! Once at the Benson Steel … Read More
Image taken from the Government of Canada website page on Truth and Reconciliation September 30th National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Every year on September 30th, people across Canada wear orange and participate in Orange Shirt Day events to … Read More
Did You Know? Benson Steel, in a joint venture with Walters Group fabricated and erected the Structural Steel for the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre (TPASC). The facility was completed in July 2014, a year before the scheduled Pan American … Read More
Did You Know? From 2004 to 2007 Benson Steel fabricated and erected the steel structure for the transformation of the Art Gallery of Ontario AGO, by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry. Established in 1900 as the Art Museum of Toronto, it … Read More
Did You Know? From 2011 to 2013 Benson Steel fabricated the steel structure for the Ripley’s Aquarium Canada located in Toronto, Ontario. Originally the Aquarium was planned in 2004 to be built in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Eventually construction was moved … Read More
Did You Know? Roy Thompson Hall construction began in 1978. The hall often received criticism, particularly from the TSO, for its stark aesthetic and cold acoustics so plans for a renovation started in 1989. Benson Steel fabricated the steel structure … Read More
Did You Know? The Canadian High Arctic research Station (CHARS) construction was done by EllisDon. Benson Steel Fabricated and erected the structural steel, metal deck and all miscellaneous metals inside the building. CHARS is a world-class hub for environmental … Read More
Did You Know? Benson Steel fabricated and erected the steel structure for the helipad, bridge and covered tunnel access to the Sunny Brook Hospital M-Wing at the Bayview Campus in Toronto. The platform measures 75 feet by 75 feet, it is … Read More
Did You Know? Benson Steel fabricated and erected the new terminal building and Fire services hangar of the Iqaluit International Airport that serves Iqaluit, the only city in the northern territory of Nunavut, Canada. It is an important transportation hub … Read More
Did You Know? The CN Tower construction was completed in 1976. At the time, Paul Benson, a Benson Steel past President was the Project Manager for Canron Inc. who built the tower. The CN Tower held the record for the world’s … Read More
The very own Benson Steel Canada geese residents are back. Over the last few years a pair of birds have chosen the parking lot of our office as their breeding grounds. We had to be careful as once the nest … Read More
In December 2020, here at Benson Steel we had our take of the iconic 1932 NYC Iron workers photograph and re produced it with a montage of our brave plant workers situated in the Toronto Skyline. A little fun … Read More
DID YOU KNOW? The Steel for the Large Venue Entertainment Centre in Kingston, Ontario was fabricated and erected by Benson Steel in 2006-2008. It is 1445 Tonnes of structural steel. The arena was designed by Brisbin Brook Beynon Architects … Read More
PROJECT: WILLIAMS PARKWAY FIRE STATION Brampton, Ontario, Canada Project awarded to Benson February 18, 2020. Drafting and Fabrication is completed, erection is 85% completed. Through drafting and erection efforts we were able to erect this job efficiently to help with the … Read More
PROJECT BESSARION COMMUNITY CENTRE Toronto, Ontario, Canada Project awarded to Benson on May 11, 2018. Drafting completed, Fabrication is 95% completed, erection is 85% completed. Benson is working safely to erect our steel quickly to help the overall project schedule.
Over the last 40 years, at Benson Steel we have worked tirelessly to position ourselves as a leader in our field. We have achieved this by defining our beliefs and following simple rules laid down by our founders. Over time … Read More
League of Champions (LOC) Benson Steel has been a member of the League of Champions since 2016 when CEO and President, Stephen Benson agreed to be the very first subtrade to join the league. Craig Lesurf, TCA (Toronto Construction Association) … Read More
As President and CEO of Benson Steel I am very pleased and proud to announce Benson Steel Limited has completed our first IHSA COR audit and, after review, we have been presented our OFFICIAL COR Accreditation by IHSA. Certificate … Read More
Our wonderful steel workers have been making the pieces for the construction of the Pickering Casino for quite a few months and working hard to make them exactly as it should be. One ordinary day at the shop some of the … Read More
One of the most common issues that one can read on every social media outlet about the current pandemic has to do with the uncertainty of what can, could or should happen. We are grateful that our government officials acted decisively … Read More
A pilar of our values: INNOVATION One of Benson Steel core values is innovation and we are constantly in search of ideas that help our every day work be better, faster, more effective and efficient. An example of this is … Read More
Last February 27th, 2020, The Toronto Construction Association had a Ski day at the Craigleith Ski Club in Collingwood where attendants enjoyed a fun day on the beautifully groomed trails with friends and colleagues. Benson Steel sponsored the breakfast provided … Read More
Meet Kaitlin, Victoria and Amanda According to Statistics Canada less that 4% of the work force in the trades are women. At Benson Steel we started paving the way of change last year. Victoria was hired 9 months ago and Kaitlin … Read More
A pilar of our values: INNOVATION One of Benson Steel core values is innovation and we are constantly in search of ideas that help our every day work be better, faster, more effective and efficient. An example of this is … Read More