Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association

What Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association does

The Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association (CCMPA) is a Canada-wide non-profit trade association founded in 1975 as the Ontario Concrete Masonry Producers Association and transitioned to national scope in 2021. It represents concrete masonry producers, suppliers, and industry affiliates, and operates as Region 6 of the US-based National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA). The association delivers standards development and code advocacy (Codes Quarterly, Standards Committee), technical publications (Seismic Design Guide for Masonry Buildings, Metric Technical Manual), software tools (MASS structural analysis software), sustainability resources (industry-wide Type III Environmental Product Declaration, Carbon Calculator, LEED Recycled Content Calculator, Life Cycle Assessment), and research coordination via the Canadian Masonry Research Council with 15 university partnerships. Its revenue model combines recurring membership dues from producers, suppliers, and affiliates with a transaction-based Environmental Block Levy of $0.05 per concrete masonry unit nationally (rising to $0.07 effective January 1, 2026; $0.10 per CMU in Quebec including a provincial component). Leadership comprises Executive Director Andrea McChesney and President Paul Hargest, and the organization is headquartered in Waterdown, Ontario.

Name

Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association

Legal name

Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association

Website

https://ccmpa.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

CCMPA is a Canada-wide non-profit trade association representing concrete masonry producers, suppliers, and affiliates, funded by membership dues and a per-CMU Environmental Block Levy. It delivers codes and standards advocacy, technical publications, structural analysis software, sustainability tools, and university-coordinated research.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: CCMPA collects membership dues from producers, suppliers, and industry affiliates who join the association for standards, training, research, government relations, and marketing support
2. Environmental Block Levy: The association administers an Environmental Block Levy program on concrete masonry units. National rate is $0.05 per CMU (rising to $0.07 effective January 1, 2026), and $0.10 per CMU in Quebec with provincial component

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

CCMPA is a national nonprofit trade association that sets and maintains industry standards, establishes training programs, promotes research and development, and delivers technical and marketing support for the Canadian concrete masonry industry. The association represents concrete masonry producers, suppliers, and industry affiliates, providing them access to technical publications (Seismic Design Guide, Metric Technical Manual), structural analysis software (MASS), sustainability tools (CCMPA Carbon Calculator, EPDs), research funding, government advocacy, and networking events.

Product overview

The Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association (CCMPA) is a national trade association representing Canadian concrete masonry producers. Rather than offering a unified software platform, CCMPA provides a portfolio of technical publications, software tools, sustainability documentation, and educational resources. Core offerings include the Seismic Design Guide for Masonry Buildings and Metric Technical Manual for design professionals; MASS software for structural analysis; the CCMPA Carbon Calculator and Environmental Product Declarations for sustainability reporting; Cost Analysis Studies and Life Cycle Assessments for market research; and programs like Balanced Design and Dr. Block for industry education. The association also facilitates research through the Canadian Masonry Research Council and hosts events including the Ontario Masonry Design Awards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Block Buzz: Weekly curated feed of CCMPA's social posts, industry news, and upcoming events, featuring Blocky Balboa mascot
• Block to Business
• Ontario Masonry Design Awards
• Dr. Block
• The Carbon Corner
• Canadian Masonry Research Council
• Codes Quarterly

Products and services

• Seismic Design Guide for Masonry Buildings A comprehensive state-of-the-art guide on seismic design and construction of low-to mid-rise masonry structures, available as a free digital download for design professionals.
• Metric Technical Manual Fifth Edition technical manual used in conjunction with Codes and Standards for concrete masonry design and construction.
• Masonry Analysis Structural Systems (MASS) Software A software package that analyzes and designs concrete masonry structures in accordance with CSA Masonry Standards.
• CCMPA Carbon Calculator An online tool that allows users to estimate the embodied carbon (global warming potential) of concrete masonry products.
• Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) A Canadian industry-average business-to-business Type III environmental product declaration for concrete masonry units, including GU and GUL cement data and carbon sequestration in dry-cast block.
• Life Cycle Assessment A Canadian Industry-Average Cradle-to-Gate Life Cycle Assessment of Two Concrete Masonry Unit Products.
• Canadian Masonry Research Council A collaborative partnership between CMDC and CCMPA to consolidate research activities into a single point of contact for masonry research, simplifying the proposal process for Canadian researchers.
• Balanced Design Program An educational program promoting a four-part approach to fire safety: detection, suppression, education, and containment using non-combustible masonry materials.
• Cost Analysis Studies Studies on the initial cost of construction for multi-residential buildings in Canada, by city.
• Physical Properties Documentation Technical documentation providing physical properties of concrete masonry units by size (10cm, 15cm, 20cm, 25cm, 30cm).
• LEED Recycled Content Calculator Tool for calculating recycled content in concrete masonry units to qualify for LEED credits.
• CMRI Ballistics Report Research on resistance of exterior walls to high velocity projectiles demonstrating masonry wall effectiveness against firearms.
• Codes Quarterly Quarterly publication providing updates on the latest developments in codes and standards relevant to the masonry industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• NRC grant offset of $30K+ for EPD process
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and minor.

• Canadian Masonry Design Centre (CMDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCMDC and CCMPA jointly established the Canadian Masonry Research Council (CMRC) as a strategic directive to consolidate their individual research activities into a collaborative partnership. This creates a single point of contact for masonry research, simplifying the proposal process for Canadian researchers and linking their work with the industry's aspirations.
• National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCMPA operates as Region 6 of NCMA, representing the Canadian concrete block manufacturing industry. The organizations collaborate on codes and standards, research, and market promotion. NCMA and ICPI unification process ongoing with Canadian member coordination.
• Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICPI and NCMA unified into a single association effective July 1, 2022. Canadian members of CCMPA continue to be members of the unified association. Collaboration continues on hardscape markets for Canada.
• MasonryWorxcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing and government relations body for the masonry industry in Ontario. CCMPA collaborates with MasonryWorx on advocacy, government engagement, and market development initiatives.
• Alberta Masonry Council (AMC)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating partner in thermal bridging research using NSERC Alliance grants. Alberta Masonry Council works with University of Alberta on missing thermal bridging values for concrete block walls.
• Manitoba Masonry Institute (MMI)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial masonry council collaborating on research and industry initiatives with CCMPA.
• Masonry Institute of British Columbia (MIBC)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial masonry council collaborating on research and industry initiatives with CCMPA.
• Building For Life (The Concrete Alliance)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of cement and concrete allies meeting quarterly to advance common priorities. Developed common carbon messaging document with 2030 and 2050 targets and net-zero roadmap. Engages with Ontario government on infrastructure investment and policy.
• National Research Council Canada (NRC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNRC provided grant funding that offset approximately $30K in costs for the EPD renewal process.
• Building StudiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization with logo displayed on CCMPA website.
• CMHA (Canadian Mental Health Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization with logo displayed on CCMPA website.
• MCAA (Mason Contractors Association of America)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization with logo displayed on CCMPA website.
• MitacsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMitacs internship grant approved with University of Waterloo for 'Advanced Masonry Training System: Learning from Experts with Augmented Reality and Motion Capture Systems'.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA): CCMPA operates as Region 6 of NCMA; the US-based NCMA is the parent/parallel trade association for the concrete masonry industry with overlapping standards, research, and codes-and-standards mandate.
• Masonry Contractors Association of America (MCAA): US trade association for masonry contractors; CCMPA lists MCAA as a partner organization with a directly comparable member-services, training, and advocacy mission.
• Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI): Sister concrete-industry association unified with NCMA effective July 2022; CCMPA members are part of the unified body, with overlapping technical-resource and hardscape-advocacy missions.
• Canadian Masonry Design Centre (CMDC): Strategic partner that jointly created the Canadian Masonry Research Council with CCMPA; complementary design, training, and research function for the Canadian masonry industry.
• Masonry Institute of America: US non-profit promoting masonry construction with engineering, design, and code-support resources; closely parallels CCMPA's technical-publication and standards function.
• Brick Industry Association: North American trade association for the clay brick industry; analogous trade-association model providing standards, research, and advocacy for a competing masonry product.

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Construction Association: National umbrella association for the Canadian construction industry; broader incumbent covering all construction trades that shares government-relations and codes-and-standards work with CCMPA.
• Portland Cement Association: US-based trade association for cement manufacturers; larger, established industry body with broader portfolio but parallel standards, research, and advocacy role for the upstream cement supply chain that feeds concrete masonry.
• Cement Association of Canada: National industry association representing Canadian cement producers; broader upstream player with overlapping sustainability, codes, and government-relations mandate that CCMPA engages with through Building For Life.

Regional players

• MasonryWorx: Ontario-focused marketing and government-relations body for the masonry industry; regional counterpart that collaborates with CCMPA on advocacy and market development within Ontario.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CCMPA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/canadian-concrete-masonry-producers-association

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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