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Construction Innovationis published quarterly by NRC. It provides news of new initiatives, recent research results, product evaluations and code developments to Canada's construction practitioners.
Construction Innovation, March 2012
Volume 17, Number 1
March 2012
Wood in mid-rise construction
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.
NECB presentations
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.
Water distribution test facility
NRC opens water distribution test facility
A new facility may help municipalities maintain water quality in their distribution systems.
Structural Insulated Panels
Evaluation of structural insulated panels for National Building Code compliance
Upcoming research will facilitate the evaluation of SIPs constructed without studs.
Roof wind performance
Wind performance of in-service roofs
SIGDERS researchers study wind loads on large commercial roofs.
