Advancing Galvanizing Excellence in Canada.

CGI-IGC is the national voice and collaborative hub for galvanizing, driving standards, sustainability, and innovation across Canada’s construction and infrastructure ecosystem.

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What We Do

Standards and Technical Leadership

Setting Canadian standards, specifications, and technical resources that drive excellence in galvanizing and steel protection.

Sustainability & Innovation

Advancing low-carbon solutions through research, EPDs, LCAs, and innovative coating technologies.

Advocacy & Education

Championing procurement policies, industry training, and public awareness to strengthen Canadian fabrication and infrastructure resilience.

“A Canada where galvanized steel, supported by Canadian-made standards, is recognized as the benchmark for sustainable, resilient, and long-lasting infrastructure.”

- Hellen Christodoulou, Ph.D., Eng., B.C.L., LL.B., M.B.A.
CGI-IGC President & CEO

Who We Serve

Galvanizers & Fabricators
Architects & Engineers
Governments & Public Institutions
Sustainability Leaders
Academia
Procurement Authorities

Corporate Affiliate Partners

Learn about the organizations that are aligned and support CGI-IGC's mission and industry initiatives; the list is growing.

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Why Join Us?

Be part of the national voice driving excellence, collaboration, and innovation in galvanizing.

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Be part of committees
Influence policy & standards
Access exclusive resources
Participate in workshops & webinars
Showcase projects
Network with leaders

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News & Upcoming Events

Featured in WELD - Welding & Lifestyle Magazine 2026

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CGI on the Move

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Announcing the First-Ever CGI Canadian Galvanizing Day
Week of September 14, 2026 - Details coming soon

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Featured in Award Architectural Magazine

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CSCE-SCGC Québec 2026 - Young Professionals Panel
Friday, June 5, 2026 | 10:30 am - 12:15 pm

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CGI-IGC is proud to announce its industry collaboration with the Royal Architectural Institute Of Canada (RAIC)

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The CGI-IGC welcomes Marsh Canada

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CGI-IGC is proud to collaborate with INNO Magazine and Les Grands Bâtisseurs

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Standards and Technical Leadership

Technical Insights

Steel, Risk, and Resilience: Why Galvanizing Belongs in Canada’s Risk Management Conversation - By Hellen Christodoulou in collaboration with Marsh

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Misapplication of a Cautionary Guidance Document-ASTM 385: A recommendation to Remove Steel Chemistry Restrictions in Galvanizing Specs

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As Canada builds clean, why does galvanizing out-perform on carbon, GWP, and cost?

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Why OEMs Prefer Galvanizing - The Manac Example

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A Milestone for Technical Guidance

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Notice to Specifiers - Clarification on CSA G164 Application

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Why Canada Needs Its Own Hot-Dip Galvanizing Standards Again

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Zinc Is Now a Critical Mineral — And Why Galvanizing Matters More Than Ever

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