Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Industrialization of off-site construction of structural components and panel houses (pilot phase).
Agreement Number:
1030871
Agreement Value:
$150,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 12, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
A set of digital tools was developed in 2024-2025 to facilitate the design process for multi-story buildings using standardized structural components. BIM objects, a Revit plug-in, and a collaboration portal including transport calculations and carbon impact have been implemented. Preliminary tests carried out on these tools have demonstrated the viability of the concept in facilitating exchanges between architects, structural engineers, and structural component manufacturers. Before deploying the tools on a large scale, concrete building projects must first be designed in which architects, engineers, and manufacturers will have the opportunity to use the tool and work in integrated project delivery. This will initially provide recommendations for user improvements and then evaluate the gains compared to the current back-and-forth method.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Organizations is to support Organizations in building and integrating the innovation capacity in Canada for the benefit of Firms in Canada, primarily SMEs and to support Organizations in providing innovation assistance services to SMEs in Canada.
Location:
Quebec, Quebec, CA G1W 2L4
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q1-1030871
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
137756698
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
QWEB (Quebec Wood Export Bureau)
Recipient's Legal Name:
Bureau de promotion des produits du bois du Québec (BPPBQ)
Federal Riding Name:
Louis-Hébert
Federal Riding Number:
24044
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Organizations is to support Organizations in building and integrating the innovation capacity in Canada for the benefit of Firms in Canada, primarily SMEs and to support Organizations in providing innovation assistance services to SMEs in Canada.
Coverage:
IRAP Contributions to Organizations projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
813990