Who is MasonryWorx
An Association of Industry Professionals, Committed to Communities that Stand the Test of Time
MasonryWorx represents industry professionals who create durable structures that increase in value, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and add beauty to neighbourhoods. Our members include product manufacturers, suppliers and skilled professionals from across Ontario, who are committed to providing homebuyers, homeowners, architects, engineers, builders and government leaders with current information about the use and benefits of brick, block and stone masonry products.
MasonryWorx is proud of our members’ contribution to communities. Look around you. The benefits of masonry are everywhere. It looks beautiful. It lasts. It’s safe. It’s environmentally friendly. It costs less to maintain and earns more in resale. That’s why smart communities are choosing—and using—masonry building products.
MasonryWorx For YOU!
Our mandate is to promote the use, understanding and benefits of masonry professionals, products and systems in the design and construction of Ontario communities.
The Mandate in Action
Building relationships
We build relationships with local and provincial governments to ensure proper use and legislation of our product and work with allied industries, planners, engineers, specifiers and designers to educate and support masonry building projects.
Research
By conducting research projects with accredited third party groups, such as Altus Research Group, we provide members, government and partners with reliable industry information. Our work on codes and standards provides invaluable input into industry best practices.
Health and Safety
Committed to health and safety issues, we support studies and innovations that improve fire safety, air quality issues and environmental stewardship.
Sustainable Development
By serving on committees, conducting research, and working with government and allies, we ensure sustainable building practices and promote environmental thinking in construction and design.
By the Numbers
The masonry industry employs 14,220 person years in Ontario and 30,500 person years in Canada, accounting for $1.3 billion in national household income. MasonryWorx represents 28 member companies, and the masonry industry accounts for $2.6 billion in economic impact in Ontario and $5.5 billion in Canada.*
*Altus Research Group, Profile and Prospects for Masonry Products in Ontario
MasonryWorx Board of Directors
| President |
Jack Prazeres, Target Masonry Inc., for the Masonry Contractors Association of Toronto (MCAT) |
| Vice President | Bruno Masucci, JazBrick |
| Treasurer | Marcus Poirier, Permacon |
| Past President | Dante Di Giovanni, Blair Building Materials Inc. |
| Board Members |
Dante Di Giovanni, Blair Building Materials Inc. Paul Hargest, Boehmer Jason De Rose, Uni-Tri Masonry (1989) Limited, for the Masonry Contractors Association of Toronto (MCAT) Marcus Poirier, Permacon Judy Pryma, Brampton Brick Limited Frank Giordano , St. Marys Cement Ermie Oliveri, Holcim (Canada) Inc Jack Prazeres, Target Masonry Inc., for the Masonry Contractors Association of Toronto (MCAT) Joe Ippolito, Arriscraft International Inc. Tony Di Lena, Richvale York Block Inc. Frank Corrado, Hanson Brick Basil Fazio, BLOK-LOK Limited Joao Baptista Alves, Local 183 Dominic Montemurro, Medi Group Inc., for the Masonry Contractors Association of Toronto (MCAT) |
| Executive Officer | Sally Moore, MasonryWorx |
| Administrative Assistant | Brittany Leclerc. MasonryWorx info@masonryworx.com |