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Click here to download the 2015 CMPA Fire Ad

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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)