With Canada on track to become one of the largest construction markets in the world by 2020, demand for wood buildings between 5 and 12 storeys in height continues to increase. Pilot projects have demonstrated that significant economic benefits can be realized from using wood in mid-rise buildings, including lower construction costs and less construction time.
The introduction of the 2011 National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings has created an opportunity for manufacturers to come up with innovative solutions in building envelope construction. The Code aims to achieve 25% less energy use in buildings than … Full story
Researchers at NRC are developing technical criteria to assist manufacturers of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) to secure evaluation of their products for compliance with the National Building Code of Canada. Evaluations are carried out by the NRC Canadian Construction Materials … Full story
A flexible membrane covers a large commercial roof For the past 16 years, SIGDERS (Special Interest Group for Dynamic Evaluation of Roofing Systems), an industry/NRC partnership, has developed test standards and guidelines to improve the wind performance of mechanically attached … Full story
The Canadian construction industry is increasingly looking toward technologies that can improve energy efficiency in buildings and meet the requirements of the National Energy Code for Buildings 2011. Researchers at the NRC Institute for Research in Construction (NRC-IRC) are conducting … Full story
A roof that produces energy? Yes, it is possible. Researchers at the NRC Institute for Research in Construction and Natural Resources Canada are looking to the future when roofing products, such as membranes and shingles integrated as part of the … Full story
Millions of cubic metres of concrete are produced in Canada each year, consuming large quantities of coarse aggregate, sand, and ordinary Portland cement (OPC). There is growing interest in finding alternatives for these materials for both economic and environmental reasons. … Full story
Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in vacuum insulation panel (VIP) technology and its applications in the construction industry by attending the 10th International Vacuum Insulation Symposium (IVIS-X), Advances in Applications. IVIS-X 2011 will provide a platform for international researchers, … Full story
Researchers at the NRC Institute for Research in Construction (NRC-IRC) recently completed a five-year project investigating the moisture management performance and durability of Canadian wood-frame exterior building envelope construction practices in China. The broad objectives of this initiative, conducted in … Full story
Industry Partners Benjamin Obdyke / Fiberweb Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association Cosella-Dörken Products DuPont Keene Building Products Pactiv Corporation Roxul Sto Corp An industry-sponsored collaborative research project assessing the drainage and drying performance of wall assemblies is now underway with … Full story
