Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Carpentry Pavilion
Agreement Number:
GCW-BCIT
Agreement Value:
$995,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 25, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
The objective of this Project is to deploy innovative wood-based and sustainable building solutions that will demonstrate sustainability and wood construction innovation for a two-storey institutional building made primarily out of mass timber (foundation to roof) at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) campus.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:
The expected result is a unique Passive House certified mass timber building designed to deliver hands-on training programs in mass timber and hybrid construction, becoming a hub for sustainability and wood innovation on the BCIT campus.
Location:
BURNABY, British Columbia, CA V5G 3H2
Reference Number:
115-2024-2025-Q1-15407
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:
BRITISH COLUMBIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Recipient's Legal Name:
BRITISH COLUMBIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
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.