Regional EPD

for Ready-Mixed Concrete in BC

This Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) covers concrete mixes produced by Concrete Association of BC (Concrete BC) members. This EPD was independently verified by NSF International in accordance with ISO 14025:2006 and ISO 21930:2017. The life cycle assessment was independently reviewed in accordance ISO 14044 and the referenced PCR.

Effective
December 01, 2021

Certification
becomes mandatory
for all concrete pump
operators in BC.

Effective December 01, 2021

Certification becomes mandatory
for all concrete pump operators in BC.

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RECENT USRC STUDY

Comparative Seismic Performance

A recent #USRC study measured the comparative seismic performance of a variety of construction types commonly used for multifamily housing. Overall, #concrete and insulating concrete forms provided fewer property losses, shorter recovery time, and greater net benefit.

COVID-19 Best Practice

H & S Guidelines for Employees in the Construction Industry

Concrete Canada has compiled some of the recommendations that health and safety organizations and concrete companies are implementing where the construction sector continues to operate, with the objective of mitigating or minimizing the risk of transmission of the virus to industry personnel.

COVID-19 Resources

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MASSEY TUNNEL PROJECT

Reconsider Bridge Solution

Concrete BC and its over 145 members are urging the Metro Vancouver Regional District Board to recommend a bridge over a tunnel solution.
CHOOSING CONCRETE

Building Strong BC Communities

Whether choosing a building material or just marveling about the wonders of our world, concrete is a solid place to start.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A

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Carbon Sequestration

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NEW ARTICLE

Passive Construction

Passive House is a rigorous building standard developed in Germany that significantly improves energy efficiency and comfort, and it reduces a building’s ecological footprint.
ACI / ICFMA

BC Housing Research Project

Evaluation methods and materials used to construct ICF walls and their ability to control both air & water infiltration.