16 Feb Legal The Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers’ Association (CCMPA) makes no warranties, representations or undertakings about: Any of the contents of this
16 Feb Privacy Policy Code The Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers’ Association (CCMPA) is committed to respecting the privacy of individuals and recognizes the need
15 Feb Levy Program Why do we have a Levy for Concrete Masonry Units? CCMPA collects and administers an environmental levy on behalf of
15 Feb Canadian Masonry Research Council We are pleased to announce that the Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association (CCMPA) and the Canada Masonry Design Centre (CMDC)
15 Feb Ontario Masonry Design Awards The Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association is a proud sponsor of the Ontario Masonry Design Awards (OMDA). The inaugural awards
25 Sep Press Releases Masonry can help weather severe storms February 22, 2012 By CCMPA_Admin The recent tornado in Goderich and this year’s earlier devastation in Alabama strengthen the case for building with concrete block,
19 Jul Press Releases Masonry can help combat the effects of termite February 22, 2012 By CCMPA_Admin Concrete masonry and tougher building codes could help preserve your home. TORONTO — July 19, 2011 — Block, brick and
04 Mar Press Releases Masonry association urges government to tighten building codes to improve safety February 22, 2012 By CCMPA_Admin TORONTO — MARCH 4, 2011 — The national body representing Canada’s masonry industry continues to call for tougher government legislation
25 May Press Releases Choice and safety first. Politics second February 21, 2012 By CCMPA_Admin A bill mandating the use of wood in federal-building construction has passed second reading in the House of Commons —
12 May Press Releases When the walls come tumbling down March 1, 2012 By CCMPA_Admin Two recent fires in Canada, one in Ontario and the other in Alberta, point to the need for a more
28 Jul Press Releases Wellington Advertiser Termites Response February 22, 2012 By CCMPA_Admin RE: Article, July 17, 2009, Wellington Advertiser, “Township Approves Demolition Permit After Termites Hit Elora Home” The Canadian masonry industry
21 Jun Press Releases Does EIFS quality assurance rely on conditions that don’t exist? February 22, 2012 By CCMPA_Admin Everyone in the construction industry — as well as many people outside it — are aware of the issues of
13 May Press Releases First Seismic Guide for Masonry now available free from CCMPA March 1, 2012 By CCMPA_Admin FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2009 First Seismic Guide for Masonry now available free from CCMPA TORONTO — The Canadian
07 Apr Press Releases When the (fire)walls come tumbling down… February 21, 2012 By CCMPA_Admin FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 7, 2009 Are current building codes doing enough to protect us against fire? When the
27 Nov Latest News CMU Specified Compressive Strength – SPECIAL TECHNICAL BULLETIN February 22, 2012 By CCMPA_Admin To Our Producer Members: Over the past few months, a number of problematic field issues have emerged pertaining to CMU
10 Jul Latest News What’s Separating You From Your Neighbour? March 1, 2012 By CCMPA_Admin CCMPA’s national media campaign prompts consumers to think about the fire safety of today’s home-building materials — and the advantages
20 Apr Latest News Letter to the Editor Edmonton Journal (Re: Re: “The Edmonton Fire Chief fears public is at risk because new homes burn too quickly”.) February 22, 2012 By CCMPA_Admin Order of Canada for Edmonton Fire Chief Wolsey Re: “The Edmonton Fire Chief fears public is at risk because new
14 Mar Latest News Minimum performance data needed for paperless drywall technology March 1, 2012 By CCMPA_Admin RE: “Georgia-Pacific’s paperless drywall gains foothold in new low-rise construction” Feb. 21, DCN Mar. 14, 2008 Letter to the Editor
28 Nov Latest News CCMPA raises over $6,000 for people with disabilities February 22, 2012 By CCMPA_Admin Concrete-Masonry Producers raise over $6,000 to support programs for people with disabilities Sunrise Therapeutic Riding & Learning Centre to benefit
16 Aug 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.