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Title:
Construction Productivity and Environmental Performance of Prefabrication through Adequate Contractual Modes and Legal Provisions
Agreement Number:
1038791
Agreement Value:
$42,900.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 2, 2026 - May 31, 2028
Description:
The objective of this Project is to identify the impact of contractual modes on construction productivity and on the environmental performance of projects with a large percentage of prefabrication. This Project is based on synthesis of the theoretical input from scientific literature, as well as on interviews with domain experts, statistical data provided by industry stakeholders (construction associations, public owners, professional unions) and real-world case studies provided by industrial partners (general contractors, manufacturers, developers and consultants). The objective is to compare the overall productivity of the construction of similar projects executed onsite or offsite, depending also on the contractual mode. The impact of the following types of contracts will be investigated: Design–Bid–Build; Progressive Design–Build; and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). Additionally, environmental analysis (i.e., emissions and energy efficiency during construction and simulated operations) will be performed on the same projects.
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:
Fredericton, New Brunswick, CA E3B 5A3
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1038791
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
108162025
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
The University of New Brunswick
Federal Riding Name:
Fredericton--Oromocto
Federal Riding Number:
13003
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 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences