Canadian Concrete Pipe & Precast Association - CCPPA

11/03/2026

Aging drainage infrastructure remains a challenge for municipalities across Ontario, especially as older corrugated steel pipe culverts reach the end of their service life.

In Casselman, Ontario, a failing 4.8m diameter CSP culvert on County Road 3 was replaced with a large precast concrete clamshell culvert designed to improve hydraulic capacity, structural performance, and long-term durability.

The full story takes a closer look at the project team, the clamshell configuration, installation approach, transportation advantages, and why precast concrete was selected as the preferred long-term solution.

Read the full article in the latest issue of the Concrete Pipe & Precast Journal: https://ccppa.ca/cpj-spring-2026/ /1

10/30/2026

A quick look back at an amazing few days at the Canadian Precast Concrete Convention in Vancouver.

From the joint Welcome Reception with CPCI - Canadian Precast Concrete Institute to supplier presentations, industry updates, and plenty of time to connect with members and partners from across Canada, the week was full of great conversations.

Thanks to everyone who joined us in Vancouver.

If you were there, what was your favourite part of the week?

10/26/2026

The 2026 Pipe & Precast Showcase is back! 🚨

This November and December, we're opening the doors to concrete pipe and precast plants across Canada, with 12 stops nationwide!

Go behind the scenes at active manufacturing facilities, see how precast infrastructure is made, and connect directly with the people building Canada's underground infrastructure.

Whether you work in engineering, construction, municipal infrastructure or manufacturing, it's a great opportunity to see the process up close

🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/3Ww1Pup

10/18/2026

The 2026 Precast Concrete Convention in Vancouver is here!

As we head into the week, we're looking back at last year's convention and the conversations, sessions, networking and member connections that brought Canada's concrete pipe and precast industry together.

Check out our 2025 convention recap to see what happened during the week and why this event matters to the industry.

Read the recap here: https://bit.ly/4jn3vQn

10/12/2026

Thanksgiving is a reminder of how grateful we are for the people who build and strengthen communities across Canada.

From producers and engineers to contractors, municipalities, and industry partners, thank you for the work you do every day to keep infrastructure moving forward.

Happy Thanksgiving from CCPPA.

10/09/2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 Mel Marshall Engineering Scholarship. 🎓

The scholarship provides $10,000 per year to eligible undergraduate and graduate Civil Engineering students studying at an accredited Canadian university, with the potential for matching funds of up to $20,000 through Mitacs, pending approval.

For graduate students, research must be related to precast concrete. Fourth-year undergraduate students intending to pursue graduate studies in precast-related research are also eligible.

Application deadline: November 1, 2026

Learn more about the eligibility requirements and apply: https://lnkd.in/gMeNfbw2

10/05/2026

The Bradley Avenue Extension and White Oak Tributary Complete Corridor project in London, Ontario, is a strong example of how Accelerated Bridge Construction and precast concrete can work together on complex municipal infrastructure.

Led by the City of London, with WSP providing design and contract administration support, JAAR Excavating progressing the culvert and foundation work, and Coldstream Concrete manufacturing the precast elements, the project includes a major open-bottom precast culvert system, with large structural elements, phased installation, tight timelines, and challenging field conditions.

Despite unexpected buried infrastructure and winter construction conditions, the project team adapted the precast design, continued off-site production, and kept the work moving forward.

See how precast helped the project team adapt to field challenges, tight timelines, and complex site conditions:
https://ccppa.ca/cpj-spring-2026/ /4

10/02/2026

We're proud to be co-hosting this session with the Cement Association of Canada and the CPCI - Canadian Precast Concrete Institute.

Join us in Vancouver on October 22 for a practical discussion on lower-carbon concrete construction, precast solutions, and the future of above- and below-ground infrastructure.

Registration is free. Details in the post.👇

We’re excited to be hosting Precast Concrete for a Lower Carbon Future: An update from Industry Experts with CPCI - Canadian Precast Concrete Institute and Canadian Concrete Pipe & Precast Association - CCPPA!

Join us on October 22 in Vancouver for a foundational and focused, interactive training session, delivering high return-on-learning – expert instructors and practical takeaways you can apply immediately.

Register for free here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/precast-concrete-sustainability-seminar-registration-2001063317249?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

09/28/2026

CCPPA is heading to Vancouver this October.

From October 19-22, CCPPA will join CPCI - Canadian Precast Concrete Institute for the 2026 Precast Concrete Convention, bringing together producers, suppliers, engineers, architects, and industry professionals from across Canada.

The four-day program will include technical education, industry discussions, networking, and several joint CCPPA/CPCI events - including the Welcome reception, BMO Economic Forecast luncheon, and Carbon Conversations session.

We're looking forward to connecting with members and the wider precast concrete community in Vancouver.

09/25/2026

CCPPA is looking forward to participating in the Transportation Association of Canada / Association des transports du Canada and connecting with professionals from across the transportation and infrastructure sectors.

Events like this are an important opportunity to discuss the future of Canadian infrastructure and connect with the people helping plan, design, build, and maintain the systems our communities rely on.

We are proud to be part of these conversations and continue supporting the role of concrete pipe and precast products in building reliable infrastructure across Canada.

Come find us at booth 73!