IISD Study

Click here to download the recently published IISD Study; Emission Omissions; Accounting gaps in the built environment.

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Concrete Masonry Products MSDS

Revised safety data sheets are now available in 3 languages. Download the Concrete Masonry Products MSDS in your language: English Français Español  

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NECB Single Wythe Concrete Block Energy Study

NECB Single Wythe Concrete Block Energy Study

An Investigation of Alternative Energy Efficient Designs in Medium Sized Single Wythe Masonry Buildings The University of Louisville energy studies can be used by building owners, designers, and builders as guides to demonstrate and achieve cost-effective energy code compliance for buildings constructed with single wythe masonry walls. Click here to read the full story. Click […]

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Fire fighters risk their lives to protect us.

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 assemblies can now collapse 10 minutes into a blaze — just when fire fighters may be arriving and entering the premises, or when you may be exiting. Yet Canada’s National Building Code no longer treats […]

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Facts of Fire: Wood Burns. Block Protects.

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 knowledge to simple things, like building campfires, and later, to building our homes and businesses. When it comes to minimizing the risks of fire – and containing the flames once they start – nothing protects […]

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Seismic Design Guide for Masonry Buildings

Seismic Design Guide for Masonry Buildings

About the Guide A comprehensive state-of-the-art guide on seismic design of masonry buildings in Canada Outlines key seismic design provisions for masonry structures in NBCC 2015 and CSA S304- 14, and provides a commentary Simple and user-friendly presentation to facilitate application of seismic design provisions and cross-referencing of code clauses Written for practicing structural engineers […]

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Resilient construction. Build in masonry.

Resilient construction. Build in masonry.

Termite Resistance. Fire Resistance. Mold Resistance & Durability. Life Safety. Longevity. Robustness. Nothing delivers the enhanced resilience of concrete block. To learn more about the benefits of building with concrete block and to find a local producer or supplier, contact the Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association. 1-888-495-7497 info@ccmpa.ca ccmpa.ca Download the Ad (pdf)

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Masonry Analysis Structural Systems Software

Masonry Analysis Structural Systems Software

Simplify and accelerate the masonry engineering process Masonry Analysis Structural Systems (MASS™) is a powerful software package that analyzes and designs masonry Beams, Out-of-Plane Walls and Shear Walls in accordance with the CSA Masonry Standards. This program dramatically simplifies and accelerates the masonry design process for Canadian engineers. MASS™ is substantially more than a simple […]

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Metric Technical Manual

Metric Technical Manual

Section 1. Introduction and Membership List (Updated April 2013) Section 2. Publications and Technical Reference Materials Section 3. Coursing Tables and Standard Shapes and Sizes (Updated April 2013) Section 4. Physical Properties – EN  Physical Properties – FR (Updated April 2013) Section 5. Fire Properties and Design Details (Updated April 2013) Section 5A. Firewalls (Updated April 2013) Section 6. Thermal Properties and Design Details Section 7. Sound Properties […]

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Fungal Mould Resistance Testing – Masonry Canada

Fungal Mould Resistance Testing (FMRT) of Common Building Materials According to MIL-STD 810 Masonry Canada is pleased to present this technical bulletin about Canada’s building science research results that further reinforce the quality, durability and value of concrete and masonry products in buildings. Masonry is a traditional and time-tested material that is often compared with […]

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Concrete Masonry & the LEED® Recycled Content Credit REPORT

Recently, the construction industry has seen an increased emphasis on sustainable design and building green by governments, design professionals and building owners. The concrete masonry industry must participate fully in this arena if it is to maintain and expand its position in today’s construction marketplace. A measurement system is required if buildings are to be […]

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MPA Designation for Concrete Block

Many block producers indicate the strength of their product by incorporating a bolt mark on the top of each block. This downloadable document is the key to understanding the mark by its position. Download the Diagram & Explanation

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