Grants and Contributions:

Whole-building life cycle carbon and cost assessments of modular constructions: data, methodologies and evidence for support

1034936

$481,015.00

Oct 14, 2025 - Feb 28, 2029

This Project aims to evaluate the environmental and economic benefits of modular construction—particularly using offsite wood—for mid- to high-rise buildings in Canada. It will identify key opportunities and barriers to adoption, including gaps in data, ethodological uncertainties, and limited sector familiarity with modular approaches across building typologies. Drawing on international best practices, especially from the UK, the Projectwill develop a national dataset and a consistent methodology for conducting whole-building life cycle carbon assessments (WBLCCAs) that enable fair comparison with traditional construction. Outcomes include a robust evidence base to support informed decision-making, sector training through publications and white papers, and the development of in-country expertise through collaboration with the National Research Council (NRC) and academic partners

National Research Council Canada

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.

York, GB

172-2025-2026-Q3-1034936

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Grants and Contributions

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Academia

University of York

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

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.

541710