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Title:

Development of design specifications for reused structural lumber

Agreement Number:

1032410

Agreement Value:

$735,900.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 17, 2025 - Mar 31, 2029

Description:

This Project aims to address the challenge of reusing wood-based Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste in Canada, particularly dimension lumber, which constitutes about one-third of C&D waste. Recycling and reusing this recovered lumber could significantly reduce waste management costs and carbon emissions from wood decay in landfills, supporting Canada's carbon reduction goals. However, the absence of design specifications for reclaimed wood, which current guidelines do not address, remains a barrier to its reuse in construction. This Project aims to address this gap by generating the necessary technical data and standards for using recovered lumber in building construction. The collaborative effort involves the University of Alberta, the University of New Brunswick, and the National Research Council, alongside partners from the industry, including the National Lumber Grades Authority, Canadian Wood Council, and FPInnovations, who will provide guidance and technical expertise for this initiative.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.

Location:

Edmonton, Alberta, CA T5J 4P6

Reference Number:

172-2025-2026-Q2-1032410

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

108102831

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Legal Name:

The Governors of the University of Alberta

Federal Riding Name:

Edmonton Centre

Federal Riding Number:

48015

Program:

Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

Program Purpose:

Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.

NAICS Code:

541710