Grants and Contributions:
The research findings will support the adoption of composite mass timber floor systems in the Canadian timber design standard and in the National Building Code, helping propel the rapid deployment of low-carbon construction across the country.
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.
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.