Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Canadian Wood Construction Research Network – Next Generation Wood Construction Project
Agreement Number:
GCW-UAB24
Agreement Value:
$450,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 21, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
The objective of this project is to coordinate and advance wood construction research across Canadian universities to facilitate the use of mass timber beyond its traditional use in building construction and generate the technical information necessary to pave the way for a shift towards performance-based in Canadian building codes.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:
The expected results are the generation and dissemination of the necessary technical information to meet the needs and future challenges of mass timber construction, as well as to train the next generation of professionals to serve the needs of the wood construction industry.
Location:
EDMONTON, Alberta, CA T5J 4P6
Reference Number:
115-2023-2024-Q4-14939
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 Legal Name:
THE GOVERNORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
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.