Canada Masonry Design Centre

About

The Canada Masonry Design Centre (CMDC) is a not-for-profit association based in Mississauga, Ontario. It was established to connect the design community, including engineers and architects, with the masonry construction industry across Canada. Funded by its masonry contractor members, CMDC promotes the effective use of masonry through research, education, and technical support. CMDC offers a range of services tailored to masonry professionals. This includes technical assistance for design and construction, educational workshops for contractors and designers, and collaboration on masonry research with universities. The organization also plays an active role in developing building codes and standards. Additionally, CMDC provides various resources such as masonry structural design software, textbooks, and guides to support the industry. Through initiatives like LearnMasonry.ca, CMDC aims to enhance knowledge and practices in masonry design and construction.