Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Next Generation Wood Construction
Agreement Number:
GCWOOD-UAB22
Agreement Value:
$300,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 19, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023
Description:
The purpose of the project is to support a Canadian research network and set of activities that reinforce the use of mass timber in construction based on science, and help develop the next generation of building and design professionals and researchers in the wood products and construction sectors.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:
The expected result of the project is to provide the design and construction communities with science-based research to explore and adopt innovative wood-based opportunities in the construction sector.
Location:
EDMONTON, Alberta, CA T5J 4P6
Reference Number:
115-2021-2022-Q4-11612
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:
Two or more departments or agencies are involved in the funding of and/or the awarding of a particular grant or contribution award. Grant or contribution awarded and spanning more than one fiscal year.
Recipient's Operating Name:
The Governors of the University of Alberta
Recipient's Legal Name:
THE GOVERNORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
Program:
Green Construction Through Wood Program
Program Purpose:
The Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) is a new program that aims to catalyze a long-term transformational change in which more intensive use of sustainably harvested wood becomes a commonly considered option in construction projects in Canada, with broader benefits being realized, including GHG emission reductions and economic growth.