Canada Masonry Design Centre
Committed to providing masonry contractors and designers across Canada with tools and resources to facilitate the proper design and construction of masonry structures
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General Inquires can be directed by email to: cmdc@canadamasonrycentre.com
Phone: 905-564-0666
In the meantime, an summary of CMDC’s main areas of involvement and office locations is available below:
Technical Assistance
Have a technical question about masonry materials, design or construction? CMDC fields inquiries from design professionals and our masonry contractor members, saving them valuable time that would otherwise be wasted as they search for the information they need. They have found the answers they are looking for by contacting our office. You can submit a general technical assistance inquiry contacting CMDC directly
When required, CMDC has attended many site visits regarding issues with as-built and ongoing masonry projects. The technical assistance offered by CMDC is a complimentary service to designers within CMDC’s member provinces provided by our masonry contractor members.
Resources
The CMDC is involved in many areas that go beyond expert technical assistance and education. Learn more about the various ways you can take advantage of tools and resources offered by the CMDC.
Software
MASS (Masonry Analysis Structural Systems) is a masonry design software that will design elements of your structure in accordance with the current CSA Standards. MASS shows every equation and variable, along with code references, making all results reliable and trustworthy. MASS will also pay for itself in as little as just one project by saving hours of hand calculations and design iterations.
To visit the MASS Design Software website, click here.
Textbook
Masonry Structures: Behaviour and Design by Drysdale and Hamid explains the ins and outs of masonry design complete with examples and a copy of the CSA S304.1-04
Click here to download the textbook order form (submission instructions included on the form)
Didn't find what you were looking for?
If you are interested in professional courses, seminars, or other helpful masonry related resources, please contact CMDC for more information.
Research
If you have any questions regarding the Canadian Masonry Research Council, please contact CMDC. If you are a Canadian researcher looking to partner with industry on a research project, please contact CMDC directly
CMDC Office Locations:
Head Office: Mississauga, ON
905-564-0666 (Toll free: 1-888-338-3336)
360 Superior Blvd, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 2N7
Western Office: Calgary, AB
403-769-1979
2725 - 12 Street, NE Suite 210, Calgary, Alberta T2E 7J2
Saskatchewan Office: Saskatoon, SK
306-665-0622
300-701 Broadway Ave Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 1B3
Ottawa Office: Ottawa, ON
416-627-3613
Suite 210, 135 Laurier Ave. W, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5K8
Québec Office: Montréal, QC
438-865-5428
#48-3400 boulevard Losch, Saint-Hubert, Québec J3Y 5T6
Atlantic Office: Dartmouth, NS
902-418-5065
99 Wyse Road, #1117, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3A 4S5
