Fire Research
Research consortium for wood in mid-rise buildings
New research into using wood for 5-6 storey construction will focus on structural integrity, fire safety, acoustics and building envelope performance.
Building Regulations
Now available: online presentations for the 2011 National Energy Code for Buildings
Free online presentations for the 2011 National Energy Code for Buildings are available.
Canadian Centre for Housing Technology
NRC opens water distribution test facility
A new facility may help municipalities maintain water quality in their distribution systems.
Material and Building Envelope Engineering
Evaluation of structural insulated panels for National Building Code compliance
Upcoming research will facilitate the evaluation of SIPs constructed without studs.
Material and Building Envelope Engineering
Wind performance of in-service roofs
SIGDERS researchers study wind loads on large commercial roofs.
Civil Engineering and Urban Applications
Capacitive imaging sensor holds promise for detecting pipe corrosion
Researchers investigate the use of imaging sensors to determine the extent of corrosion on metallic pipes.
