Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association
A comprehensive state-of-the-art guide on seismic design and construction of low-to mid-rise masonry structures.Studies on...
Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association
CMU Sustainability Summit
CCMPA Producers & Suppliers - $50
Industry Affiliates / Students - $75
Other - $95
September 10, 2025
1:00pm...
The Carbon Conversation 101 & 201
Join us on February 26, 2025, at the Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre for “The Carbon Conversation 101 & 201,” a dynamic half-day learning experience tailored for the masonry industry. Enhance your understanding of carbon-related concepts and gain the confidence to engage in carbon discussions.
CCMPA Midyear Mailer
CCMPA Midyear Mailer - Have a peek at the great work being done across Canada!
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The Carbon Conversation 101 & 201
We have custom designed a half-day dynamic learning modules to support the masonry industry learning...
Year 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 success!
Your 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 for block production and sales - with a continued strong forecast for 2022.
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 paper by Norris, F.P., et al. titled “Community Resilience as a Metaphor, Theory, Set of Capacities and Strategy for Disaster Readiness”. Norris notes that “resilience is a process not just a result or outcome and resilience is adaptive (dynamic not static)”.
CCMPA 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; however the unprecedented changes last year required a complete overhaul in how business is done. The survival and success that block saw in 2020 was largely due to industry working together to advocate for essential businesses, an unrelenting commitment to safety and continual repositioning in our approach to customer service.
Membership Application
"To improve the quality of life for people, through the creation and development of timeless...
CCMPA 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.
GC RFI on Low Carbon (PLC/GUL) Cement Mandate
Dear Reader;
As the environmental conversation around low carbon cement (GUL/PLC) continues to pick up speed,...
WHAT IS THE FASTEST TROWEL?
The 2019 Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition hosted by the Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association and Spec Mix, is
Introducing 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.
2018 Annual General Meeting & Golf Tournament
Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association proudly presents The Classic Golf Tournament presenting the John Grimo Cup. Thursday, September 13th 2018
Sustainable Development / Social Responsibility
A Lasting Legacy Concrete masonry producers take great pride in designing and building timeless and resilient structures that last a
What’s 150 years?
By some standards, 150 years is a long time. But for Canada’s masonry producers, 150 years isn’t that long at
CCMPA Carbon Calculator
Welcome to CCMPA’s Carbon Calculator For years, designers have been making the decision to specify concrete masonry wall assemblies in
As flood waters in Quebec recede, we’re reminded that climate change is real, and that we need to adapt to it by building better.
By Paul Hargest, President Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association On May 11th, Justin Trudeau stood in front of a group
Official Launching of the “Bloc Levy” Program in Quebec
Effective: January 1, 2018. The association of masonry contractors is proud to announce the official launching of the Bloc Levy
Sharing “The Facts” through Social Media
We know you are busy. We know there is an infinite amount of information out there on construction and building
Life Cycle Assessment
A Canadian Industry-Average Cradle-to-Gate Life Cycle Assessment of Two Concrete Masonry Unit Products This life cycle assessment (LCA) report or
Environmental Product Declaration
This is a Canadian industry-average business-to-business Type III environmental product declaration (EPD) for concrete masonry...
Masonry advocates ask, what’s in your walls?
Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers (CCMPA) and MasonryWorx have teamed up to educate the homebuyers, contractors and the public on the
Op-Ed: Quebec’s Résidence du Havre was built to code
But does ‘building to code’ mean cutting corners and caving to lobbyists? by Paul Hargest, President, Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers
A Letter of Thanks from Community of Hearts
Ms. Marina de Souza Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association 1500 Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario M5M 3X0 October 19, 2014 Dear
Letter to MPPs about Height of Wood Frame Buildings Bill
ONTARIO COALITION FOR FAIR CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES March 18, 2014 All Ontario MPPs Legislative Assembly of Ontario Toronto, ON Dear MPP,
Wood lobby shoring up support for building code changes
By Ian Harvey, Daily Commercial News March 12, 2014 A war of words is heating up over whether wood should
Concrete, Steel Backlash
The sector argues province’s wood-first building policy is flawed By Gordon Hoekstra, Vancouver Sun December 12, 2013 The image shows a
We’d like to set the record straight.
A few weeks ago the Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association ran a full page ad in the Toronto Star with
Wood First? First to go.
Build with Concrete Block. Storms. Fires. Insects. All can weaken a structure — and in some cases destroy it if
Fire fighters risk their lives to protect us.
They deserve a National Building Code that protects them. Fires today burn hotter and faster than ever before. Lightweight floor
Ontario Seniors Deserve Better Fire Protection
Ontario Government needs to focus on fire containment as well as sprinklers in proposed Fire Code and Building Code changes
Advertorial in the Halifax Chronicle
When it comes to construction in Halifax, put safety first — not wood. Canada’s National Building Code encourages the use
When it comes to construction, put safety first, not wood
Sound judgment and project specifications — not political agendas — should determine the building materials used in Canadian construction. TORONTO
Fire fighters risk their lives to protect us.
They deserve a National Building Code that protects them. Fires today burn hotter and faster than ever before. Lightweight floor
Facts of Fire: Wood Burns. Block Protects.
At an early age, we learn that concrete products protect us from fire – while wood burns. We apply this
Reinventing Canadian Masonry
By Mark D. Hagel, PhD, P.Eng. For thousands of years, masonry has been the building material of choice in many
2012 Annual General Meeting/Charity Golf Tournament
Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association proudly presents The Stoneman Classic Golf Tournament presenting the John Grimo Cup. Thursday, September 6th
