Canadian Commission on Construction Materials Evaluation

The CCMC operates under the general policy and technical advice of the Canadian Commission on Construction Materials Evaluation (CCCME). The CCCME was 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.

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.

For the period 2008 to 2012, the members of the Commission are:

Chair

Don Figley, Figley Consulting Associates Ltd.

Deputy Chair (non-voting)

John Flack, CCMC

Members

David Bailey, Bodycote Materials Testing Canada Inc.
Hardy W. Bromberg, City of Cambridge
Jean-François Côté, Soprema Inc.
Don Doolan, Talisman Homes Ltd.
Stan Dueck, Yukon Government
Scott Gibson, N.B. Department of Supply and Services
Frank Hill, City of Vancouver
Ross Monsour, Ready Mixed Concrete Association of Ontario
Nicholas Nagy, Certiwood Technical Center
Mila Omelchenko, NORR Limited Architects and Engineers
Leslie Peer, Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd.
Ted Ross, Nova Scotia Environment and Labour
Len Semko, Province of Saskatchewan
Serge Simard, Bruser et associés
Ian Smith, University of New-Brunswick
Patrice Tremblay, Murox
Darian Wentland

Ex-Officio Members (non-voting)

Denis Bergeron, Building Regulations, NRC Construction
Chris Fillingham, Stantec Architecture Limited (Chair of the CCBFC)
Stephen Cross, Standards Council of Canada (SCC)
Bob Thompson, BC Ministry of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Housing (PTPACC)

Secretary (non-voting)

Hélène Roche, CCMC

Technical Advisor (non-voting)

Alphonse Caouette, CCMC

Enquiries

All inquiries with respect to the work of the CCCME should be directed to the Secretary.

Telephone: 613-991-2437
Email: Hélène Roche