Concrete Carbon Conversations Course Taking Place May 12 in Toronto
The Cement Association of Canada, alongside Concrete Ontario and the Concrete Council of Canada, is excited to announce our first ever Concrete Carbon Conversations training session. The focused, hands-on training session will take place at the Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre on May 12, with lunch provided. Training is designed for architects, engineers, […]
Heidelberg Materials North America completes acquisition of BURNCO’s Edmonton assets
Heidelberg Materials North America has announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Edmonton, Alberta, assets of BURNCO, a successful fifth-generation family-owned construction materials company with locations in Canada and the United States. The assets acquired include six aggregates sites; two asphalt plants and a bitumen storage terminal; three ready-mixed concrete plants; and one […]
Canadian Steel Producers Association Latest Guest on Speaking Concretely
Catherine Cobden, President and CEO of the Canadian Steel Producers Association, joined the Cement Association of Canada on our podcast Speaking Concretely. The episode covered the recent tariff and trade issues the Canadian steel industry has faced, as well as: The industry’s modernization and innovation efforts. The importance of domestic manufacturing and local supply of […]
Amrize Launches ‘Product of Canada’ Label for Canadian Builders
Amrize has launched a “Product of Canada” cement label, offering builders the assurance of Canadian-made manufacturing and quality, supporting local jobs and communities. The ‘Product of Canada’ label signifies that all aspects of the cement are made in Canada from raw materials and processing to manufacturing, meeting applicable national requirements. This label will be rolled […]
The Pembina Institute Latest Guest on Speaking Concretely
Kari Hyde, Director of Customer Energy Solutions at the Pembina Institute joined the Cement Association of Canada on our podcast Speaking Concretely. The Pembina Institute recently released Building One Canadian Economy: Accelerating adoption of lower carbon concrete in Ontario and Alberta. The report provides practical advice on accelerating the use of lower carbon solutions in […]
Amrize Canada and CRH Canada named to Canada’s Top Employers for Young People
CAC members Amrize Canada and CRH Canada have both been named to Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2026). Both companies provide opportunity for growth and responsibility for young employees, giving unique and meaningful work experiences. “What we’re seeing with the newer generations is that they want to advance quickly, with the freedom to learn […]
Fifth Edition of the Concrete Design Handbook now available
The Cement Association of Canada has released the 5th Edition of the Concrete Design Handbook. The book is available through OrderLine here. Fully updated to CSA A23.3-19 Design of Concrete Structures and aligned with the 2020 National Building Code of Canada, the handbook is a must have for academics, engineers, and experts that work with […]
Sarah Petrevan Awarded Green Building Champion Award
Sarah Petrevan, CAC’s Vice President of Industrial Decarbonization and Sustainability, has been awarded the Canada Green Building Council’s (CAGBC) Green Building Champion Award, awarded for exceptional achievement in initiatives that advocate for CAGBC’s core interests, programs, and priorities. Sarah played a key role in the development of Concrete Zero: Canada’s Cement and Concrete Industry Action Plant to Net-Zero, […]