Inspector Information Session 2025

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Over the past two months, more than 400 inspectors, engineers, and precast professionals from British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario joined CCPPA for a cross-country series of Inspector Information Session – and the response was nothing short of exceptional.

These weren’t just slide decks and handouts. Instead, the sessions turned into vibrant spaces for sharing knowledge, asking meaningful questions, and strengthening industry standards. As a result, attendees left better connected, more informed, and ready to apply what they learned in the field.

Why These Sessions Matter

Each Inspector Information Session was built to go beyond theory and dive into practice. With hands-on demonstrations, real-world examples, and open dialogue, participants were able to see how strong construction and inspection practices shape successful infrastructure projects.

Here’s what stood out:

• Attendees actively engaged in dialogue with producers, inspectors, and engineers
• Insightful Q&A sessions sparked fresh perspectives and deeper understanding
• Practical strategies were shared that could be implemented right away
• A sense of regional and national unity emerged around raising the bar

By facilitating these conversations, CCPPA helped strengthen industry knowledge and foster connections across Canada.

Across Canada: From Ontario to BC

In Ontario, sessions were held in both London and Markham. These events sparked high-level conversations around municipal consistency, reinforced technical standards, and highlighted best practices for precast inspection. The strong turnout and engagement across both cities demonstrated Ontario’s commitment to quality and collaboration.

Moving west, Edmonton played host to Alberta’s session. Inspectors, engineers, and producers came together to tackle frost-related construction challenges and clarify evolving specifications. The regional focus made a lasting impact.

In Vancouver, inspectors from across British Columbia gathered for a session focused on joint installation and gasket performance. The conversations were dynamic, and attendees appreciated the technical depth of the demonstrations.

These sessions proved that when our industry comes together, progress follows. Because of your involvement, best practices are gaining traction, quality is rising, and innovation is taking root – on jobsites, in plants, and beyond.

A special thank you to our member producers Langley Concrete Group, Coldstream Concrete, OMNI Precast, Heidelberg Materials, Lafarge, DECAST, and Rinker Materials – for your support, shared expertise, and hands-on product demonstrations. Your contributions made these events impactful and memorable.