Building the Case For Block
Resilience has long been a buzz word in construction design and is used in a variety of ways; often without clear definition. For the purposes of this article, the definition will be derived from a...
View Article2021 CCMPA Challenge Winners!
Take a look at the winners of the 2021 CCMPA Photo Challenge! The post 2021 CCMPA Challenge Winners! appeared first on CCMPA.
View ArticleCCMPA 2021 AGM Success
After over a year and a half in hiding - we’re back! Last week, on September 23rd CCMPA hosted our 2021 AGM at Hockley Valley Resort and thanks to our members it was a huge success! We oversold the...
View ArticleCommon Carbon Message from Concrete Wins
The Canadian cement & concrete industry is pleased to announce that a collaborative Industry Climate Ambition Statement with 2030 and 2050 targets, and a supporting net-zero road map, is currently...
View ArticleCanadian Concrete Expo
Canada’s only national trade show serving the concrete, aggregates and construction industries is back, better and stronger, February 17-18, 2022 at The International Centre, Toronto The post Canadian...
View ArticleYour Q1 CCMPA Activity Report
We hope that this email finds you healthy and well, surviving despite the continued chaos surrounding us. The silver lining of this pandemic seems to be that it has been an outstanding couple of years...
View ArticleCodes Quarterly: Q1 2022
In 2021, feedback gathered from our membership requested more in-depth communication from the CCMPA on all things Codes & Standards. We heard you, we’re listening & we’re acting! The post...
View ArticleAnnual General Meeting 2022
Registration for our 2022 Annual General Meeting is now open! Register online for this year’s Annual General Meeting & Grimo Cup Golf Tournament. Early Bird Registration by September 1, 2022 saves...
View ArticleCodes Quarterly: Q2 2022
Welcome to the 2nd edition of Codes Quarterly – your one-stop shop for Block-related summary updates on all things Codes, Standards, and Research. The post Codes Quarterly: Q2 2022 appeared first on...
View Article2022 Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Over the last year, the CCMPA executive has consulted closely with The Athena Group working toward our renewed, industry- wide Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). The new version includes both GU...
View ArticleNew Building Studies Website
A new website “BuildingStudies.org” www.buildingstudies.org has been developed to provide information from third party studies to help educate designers, owners and developers. The studies currently...
View ArticleMaking the Cut: Is cross-laminated timber safe?
By: Paul Hargest, President of CCMPA Last March, part of a floor under construction at Oregon State University collapsed after it became ‘de-laminated’ (unglued) at one end. It was a 4- by 20-foot...
View ArticleBuy Canadian Ad
Click here to download the CCMPA Buy Canadian Ad. The post Buy Canadian Ad appeared first on CCMPA.
View ArticleFirefighters know what construction materials support them. Do you?
Fires today burn hotter and faster than ever before. Lightweight floor assemblies can now collapse 10 minutes into a blaze — just when you may be arriving and entering the premises. Concrete block...
View ArticleIntroducing a concrete approach to sustainability
Climate change is uppermost in the minds of most Canadians — and it’s a concern for the construction industry too. In fact, concrete masonry producers are using new ways to manufacture their product in...
View ArticleTop 10 Reasons to Pursue a Career in Masonry
Top 10 Reasons to Pursue a Career in Masonry Excellent income potential. More skill equals more money — you control your future. Plentiful & varied careers. Be part of a progressive and thriving...
View ArticleWHAT IS THE FASTEST TROWEL?
The 2019 Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition hosted by the Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association and Spec Mix, is a showcase of industry craftsmanship and a testament of both the speed...
View ArticleSave the Date: Q1 2020 Board / Member Meeting & Strategic Planning Workshop
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View ArticleNew for 2020: BLOCK IT OUT
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View ArticleGC RFI on Low Carbon (PLC/GUL) Cement Mandate
The post GC RFI on Low Carbon (PLC/GUL) Cement Mandate appeared first on CCMPA.
View ArticleCCMPA is thinking about you! Our Q3 Update 2020
Dear Members and Industry Affiliates, We hope that this note finds you all healthy during these changing times, and that you are settling into the "new normal". Here in Ontario, the majority of the...
View ArticleConcrete Block is Cutting Carbon. Now.
CCMPA would like to give a shout out to our members, many of whom are actively and aggressively pursuing the reduction of their respective carbon footprints in the production of concrete block. My...
View ArticleThe World is on Fire
“Climate change” is a term that has been so over utilized that the entirety of our population has become completely immune to the gravity that it carries. The vast majority of the West Coast of our...
View ArticleAtlantic Canada Loadbearing Masonry Cost Study
Download the Atlantic Canada Loadbearing Masonry Cost Study here! The post Atlantic Canada Loadbearing Masonry Cost Study appeared first on CCMPA.
View ArticleReforesting Our True North: CCMPA Gives Thanks & Sponsors Tree Canada /...
Happy Thanksgiving! Well, it's been a trying year to say the least! But here at CCMPA we have been doing our very best to help support and navigate our membership through the calamity that has been...
View ArticleCCMPA Q4 Update & Merry Christmas Wishes
2020 has certainly been a year for the books. Despite the challenges that have presented themselves, overall CCMPA and our partners had several key wins. The post CCMPA Q4 Update & Merry Christmas...
View ArticleSafety Stand-down: A Call to Action
First and foremost, CCMPA would like to extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the lives lost and families touched by all of the tragic events over the last few weeks in construction. These...
View ArticleCCMPA Q1 News from the Block
Despite a global pandemic, 2020 remained a strong year overall for block in Canada. Typically the business world uses the word "pivot" when we demonstrate the agility to react to changing conditions;...
View ArticleClimate Change Adaptation of Masonry Materials, Design, and Construction
Recent analyses of climate data, as well as climate modelling, indicate that the Canadian climate is changing and will continue to do so as part of the global phenomenon of anthropogenic climate...
View ArticleWhat is Your Escape Route? #Blockitout
This past weekend saw the devastating loss of a hotel being constructed in the north GTA, requiring over 50 firefighters to extinguish the blaze. The cause of the fire is unknown, but “resulted in the...
View ArticleCondo Fire Sends Embers an Entire City Block in Langley BC
A condo development site in Langley, BC, is being considered a complete loss as the result of a fast-spreading fire from an undetermined cause. Hundreds of homes lost, a school closed and embers...
View Article#BreakTheMould: International Women’s Day
Canada's Concrete Masonry Industry recognizes the contributions of women to Canada's construction industry. Today, we express our gratitude for the many talented women that work in concrete masonry, as...
View ArticleCCMPA Q1 Newsletter
What has CCMPA been up to this year? Happy April CCMPA Members & Friends - I hope this newsletter finds you happy, healthy and thriving in the first quarter of 2023. We've been a little quiet over...
View ArticleCalling all Canada / US Masonry Regional Executives!
The Regional Executives Midyear Meeting in Boston, Mass on August 23rd / 24th. We have a PACKED agenda spanning two days, with an incredible networking event on the evening of the first day! We look...
View ArticlePassive House Research Paper
Beginning in 2022, CCMPA and The Masonry Council of Ontario partnered up to investigate the viability of concrete block and brick in the Passive House Standard. In order to deliver an unbiased,...
View ArticleYear in Review
We are winding down on yet another successful (albeit challenging) year! There were two strong areas of focus for us this year; industry collaboration and allyship; and I would say both were a...
View ArticleWomen in Masonry: Maysoun Ismaiel
CCMPA celebrates women in all aspects of construction, but particularly in masonry. In recent years there has been a significant diversification of the workforce in masonry and it is clear that it is...
View ArticleCCMPA Quarterly Update – Q1 2024
As predicted, Levy data communicates a strong finish to the year. After a successful end to 2023, we seem to find ourselves with an early spring and a busy Q1! The post CCMPA Quarterly Update – Q1 2024...
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