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The Canadian Commission on Construction Materials Evaluation (CCCME) is established by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) to:
- support innovation and technology transfer, as well as productivity and competitiveness in the Canadian construction industry; and
- enhance public safety in the built environment through:
- the development and maintenance of a technically and administratively sound system for the evaluation of new products that has national and international credibility;
- the promotion, on a national basis, of product information and listing services based on recognized product standards; and
- the encouragement of the export of Canadian construction products and services.
The CCCME provides general policies for and technical advice to the Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC). All inquiries with respect to the work of the CCCME should be channeled through the Secretary, Mrs. Hélène Roche (tel.: 613-991-2437).
Mode of operation
The CCCME:
- meets at least annually, usually in Ottawa
- advises NRC on the overall administration of the CCMC;
- is responsible for providing policy direction on all matters pertaining to the operation of the CCMC and for ensuring the reliability and quality of technical decisions and reporting;
- is responsible for providing a mechanism for responding to the needs of the provinces and territories of Canada, as identified in the memorandum of understanding on the CCMC between NRC and the provinces and territories; and
- is responsible for developing and overseeing an equitable system for dealing with disputes arising from its operations, including disputes with product proponents and users arising from evaluations carried out under its direction.
To assist in discharging its responsibilities, the CCCME may establish standing committees, sub-committees, and task groups.
Membership
The CCCME consists of a minimum of 23 voting members including the Chair, all of whom are appointed by NRC.
Members are selected from a mix of backgrounds to ensure that the CCCME can address both policy and technical issues in a manner representative of the different regions of Canada, sectors of the construction industry, and users of the evaluation, technical information and listing services.
