Press Releases 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. Posted by CCMPA_Admin May 25, 2017 By Paul Hargest, President Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association On May 11th, Justin Trudeau stood in front... Continue reading
Press Releases Insurance costs are more for wood frame buildings Posted by CCMPA_Admin April 4, 2016 New study finds insurance costs are more than six times greater for wood frame buildings... Continue reading
30 Mar Press Releases Op-Ed: La Résidence du Havre respectait le code du bâtiment Posted by CCMPA_Admin August 10, 2015 Est-ce que « respecter le code du bâtiment » est synonyme de « couper les... Continue reading
18 Mar Press Releases Op-Ed: Quebec’s Résidence du Havre was built to code Posted by CCMPA_Admin August 10, 2015 But does ‘building to code’ mean cutting corners and caving to lobbyists? by Paul Hargest, President,... Continue reading
13 Feb Latest News, Press Releases Demand Concrete Block Posted by CCMPA_Admin February 12, 2015 Code officials ignored it. Developers ignored it. Wood you? Demand concrete block. It was built to... Continue reading
09 Dec Latest News, Press Releases Wood First? Posted by CCMPA_Admin December 9, 2013 If current deforestation rates continue, critical habitats could disappear within the next hundred years. 53% of... Continue reading
Press Releases The Truth is Controversial! Posted by CCMPA_Admin November 19, 2013 Ref: Attack Ad reignites feud between concrete and wood industries I am pleased to read that... Continue reading
23 Sep Latest News, Press Releases We’d like to set the record straight. Posted by CCMPA_Admin September 20, 2013 A few weeks ago the Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association ran a full page ad... Continue reading
28 Jun Latest News, Press Releases Wood First? First to go. Posted by CCMPA_Admin August 27, 2013 Build with Concrete Block. Storms. Fires. Insects. All can weaken a structure — and in some... Continue reading
05 Apr Press Releases Fire fighters risk their lives to protect us. Posted by CCMPA_Admin April 5, 2013 They deserve a National Building Code that protects them. Fires today burn hotter and faster than... Continue reading
19 Mar Press Releases CCMPA promotes balanced design Posted by CCMPA_Admin March 19, 2013 Design and build with Block. Burnaby BC: February 17, 2013 This photo of a recent fire in... Continue reading
01 Feb Press Releases Ontario Seniors Deserve Better Fire Protection Posted by CCMPA_Admin February 1, 2013 Ontario Government needs to focus on fire containment as well as sprinklers in proposed Fire... Continue reading
Press Releases Fire Safety in Mid-Rise Construction Posted by CCMPA_Admin January 29, 2013 Continue reading
Press Releases Building materials that protect your home Posted by CCMPA_Admin January 29, 2013 Continue reading
Press Releases When it comes to construction, put safety first, not wood Posted by CCMPA_Admin December 7, 2012 Sound judgment and project specifications — not political agendas — should determine the building materials... Continue reading
13 Apr Press Releases Concrete block in buildings contributes to a four part ‘balanced design’ that helps contain fires Posted by CCMPA_Admin April 13, 2012 CCMPA supports Ontario Fire Chiefs’ fire-sprinkler findings and advocates containment as part of a four part... Continue reading
Press Releases Looking beyond LEED Posted by CCMPA_Admin February 23, 2012 While LEED is largely responsible for catalyzing green efforts in the building industry, many professionals recognize... Continue reading
Press Releases Masonry can help weather severe storms Posted by CCMPA_Admin February 22, 2012 The recent tornado in Goderich and this year’s earlier devastation in Alabama strengthen the case... Continue reading
09 Sep Press Releases Environmental Advantages of Concrete Masonry (Ad) Posted by CCMPA_Admin March 1, 2012 Download the pdf. Continue reading
Press Releases Masonry can help combat the effects of termite Posted by CCMPA_Admin February 22, 2012 Concrete masonry and tougher building codes could help preserve your home. TORONTO — July 19, 2011... Continue reading
Press Releases Masonry association urges government to tighten building codes to improve safety Posted by CCMPA_Admin February 22, 2012 TORONTO — MARCH 4, 2011 — The national body representing Canada’s masonry industry continues to... Continue reading
Press Releases Choice and safety first. Politics second Posted by CCMPA_Admin February 21, 2012 A bill mandating the use of wood in federal-building construction has passed second reading in... Continue reading
12 May Press Releases When the walls come tumbling down Posted by CCMPA_Admin March 1, 2012 Two recent fires in Canada, one in Ontario and the other in Alberta, point to... Continue reading
Press Releases Wellington Advertiser Termites Response Posted by CCMPA_Admin February 22, 2012 RE: Article, July 17, 2009, Wellington Advertiser, “Township Approves Demolition Permit After Termites Hit Elora... Continue reading
Press Releases Does EIFS quality assurance rely on conditions that don’t exist? Posted by CCMPA_Admin February 22, 2012 Everyone in the construction industry — as well as many people outside it — are... Continue reading
13 May Press Releases First Seismic Guide for Masonry now available free from CCMPA Posted by CCMPA_Admin March 1, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2009 First Seismic Guide for Masonry now available free from CCMPA TORONTO... Continue reading
Press Releases When the (fire)walls come tumbling down… Posted by CCMPA_Admin February 21, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 7, 2009 Are current building codes doing enough to protect us... Continue reading