Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Product and Building Performance & Innovations
Agreement Number:
GCW-FII-BC24
Agreement Value:
$332,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 7, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
The objective of this project is to update the Canadian Nail-laminated Timber Design and Construction Guide with the latest technical information and best practices, to produce an industrial wood-based buildings report, to undertake biophilic research on wood buildings, and to develop a communications campaign for the "The Hive" mass timber building.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:
The expected results are increased knowledge and capacity regarding the use of wood in design and construction communities, provision of necessary knowledge on new wood-based construction technologies for the construction workforce, improved awareness of the health, safety, and benefits of wood construction, and increased market acceptance of wood construction.
Location:
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, CA V6E 4A4
Reference Number:
115-2023-2024-Q4-14811
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Government
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 Legal Name:
FORESTRY INNOVATION INVESTMENT LTD.
Program:
Green Construction Through Wood Program
Program Purpose:
The objective of the GCWood program is to encourage the increased use of wood as a low carbon building material, which supports Canada’s efforts to decarbonize the built environment.