Grant: Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
The Governors of the University of Alberta
$917,400.00
Development of design specifications for reused structural lumber
FY 2025-26 · 2025-07-17
Summary
This Project aims to address the challenge of reusing wood-based Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste in Canada, particularly dimension lumber, which constitutes about one-third of C&D waste. Recycling and reusing this recovered lumber could significantly reduce waste management costs and carbon emissions from wood decay in landfills, supporting Canada's carbon reduction goals. However, the absence of design specifications for reclaimed wood, which current guidelines do not address, remains a barrier to its reuse in
construction. This Project aims to address this gap by generating the necessary technical data and standards for using recovered lumber in building construction. The collaborative effort involves the University of Alberta, the University of New Brunswick, and the National Research Council, alongside partners from the industry, including the National Lumber Grades Authority, Canadian Wood Council, and FPInnovations, who will provide guidance and technical expertise for this initiative.
Department
Program
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Location
Edmonton|Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Business Number
108102831
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
Amendments
Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.
| Amendment | Date | Fiscal Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2025-07-17 | 2025-26 | $735,900.00 |
| 1 | 2025-07-17 | 2025-26 | $917,400.00 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is $917,400.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois. La valeur totale des modifications est de $917,400. dollars.
Agreement End Date
2029-03-31
Agreement Number
1032410
Agreement Start Date
2025-07-17
Agreement Title
Development of design specifications for reused structural lumber
Agreement Title (French)
Élaboration de spécifications techniques pour le bois de construction réutilisé
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$917,400.00
Amendment Date
2026-06-18
Amendment Number
1
Description
This Project aims to address the challenge of reusing wood-based Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste in Canada, particularly dimension lumber, which constitutes about one-third of C&D waste. Recycling and reusing this recovered lumber could significantly reduce waste management costs and carbon emissions from wood decay in landfills, supporting Canada's carbon reduction goals. However, the absence of design specifications for reclaimed wood, which current guidelines do not address, remains a barrier to its reuse in
construction. This Project aims to address this gap by generating the necessary technical data and standards for using recovered lumber in building construction. The collaborative effort involves the University of Alberta, the University of New Brunswick, and the National Research Council, alongside partners from the industry, including the National Lumber Grades Authority, Canadian Wood Council, and FPInnovations, who will provide guidance and technical expertise for this initiative.
Description (French)
Ce projet vise à relever le défi de la réutilisation des déchets de construction et de démolition (C et D) à base de bois au Canada, en particulier le bois de construction, qui représente environ un tiers des déchets de C et D. Le recyclage et la réutilisation de ce bois récupéré pourraient réduire de façon appréciable les coûts de gestion des déchets et les émissions de carbone provenant de la décomposition du bois dans les sites d’enfouissement, ce qui appuierait les objectifs de réduction des émissions de carbone du Canada. Cependant, l’absence de spécifications techniques pour le bois récupéré, qui n’est pas abordée dans les lignes directrices actuelles, demeure un obstacle à sa réutilisation dans la construction. Ce projet vise à combler cette lacune en produisant les données techniques et les normes nécessaires à l’utilisation du bois récupéré dans la construction de bâtiments. Ce projet collaboratif réunit l’Université de l’Alberta, l’Université du Nouveau-Brunswick et le Conseil national de recherches du Canada, ainsi que des partenaires de l’industrie, notamment la Commission nationale de classification des sciages, le Conseil canadien du bois et FPInnovations, qui fourniront des conseils et une expertise technique à cette initiative.
Expected Results
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Expected Results (French)
À court terme, les résultats prévus seront des collaborations renforcées entre l'industrie, le milieu universitaire et le gouvernement pour soutenir l'excellence en recherche. À moyen terme, les résultats attendus seront le développement de nouvelles technologies potentiellement perturbatrices avec des collaborateurs. À long terme, trouver des solutions collaboratives aux défis des politiques publiques et créer des systèmes d'innovation plus solides.
Federal Riding
Edmonton Centre
Federal Riding (French)
Edmonton-Centre
Federal Riding Number
48015
NAICS Code
541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Name (French)
Programme de collaboration en science, en technologie et en innovation - Initiatives de collaboration en R-D
Program Purpose
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
Program Purpose (French)
Collaborer à des programmes multipartites de recherche-développement dans le but de profiter de la synergie entre la recherche transformatrice à haut risque et à haut rendement et le potentiel de découvertes scientifiques et de percées technologiques révolutionnaires dans des secteurs d’intervention prioritaires.
Recipient Business Number
108102831
Recipient City
Edmonton|Edmonton
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
The Governors of the University of Alberta
Recipient Postal Code
T5J 4P6
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
172-2025-2026-Q2-1032410