Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Accelerating mass timber systems from niche to mainstream
Agreement Number:
GCWOOD-FPI23
Agreement Value:
$150,000.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 22, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023
Description:
The objective of this project is to develop durable and energy efficient mass timber building systems and assemblies for use in retrofit and new construction applications.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:
The expected result is to help overcome many of the barriers in developing and deploying mass timber building systems, as well as help advance mass timber uptake in the building construction market.
Location:
POINTE-CLAIRE, Quebec, CA H9R 3J9
Reference Number:
115-2022-2023-Q3-13154
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
FPInnovations
Recipient's Legal Name:
FPINNOVATIONS
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.