Grant: Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
École de Technologie Supérieure
$229,900.00
Construction Productivity and Environmental Performance of Prefabrication through Adequate Contractual Modes and Legal Provisions
FY 2025-26 · 2026-03-06
Summary
The objective of this Project is to identify the impact of contractual modes on construction productivity and on the environmental performance of projects with a large percentage of prefabrication. This Project is based on synthesis of the theoretical input from scientific literature, as well as on interviews with domain experts, statistical data provided by industry stakeholders (construction associations, public owners, professional unions) and real-world case studies provided by industrial partners (general contractors, manufacturers, developers and consultants). The objective is to compare the overall productivity of the construction of similar projects executed onsite or offsite, depending also on the contractual mode. The impact of the following types of contracts will be investigated: Design–Bid–Build; Progressive Design–Build; and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). Additionally, environmental analysis (i.e., emissions and energy efficiency during construction and simulated operations) will be performed on the same projects.
Department
Program
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Recipient
Location
Montreal|Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Business Number
121943716
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2028-05-31
Agreement Number
1038790
Agreement Start Date
2026-03-06
Agreement Title
Construction Productivity and Environmental Performance of Prefabrication through Adequate Contractual Modes and Legal Provisions
Agreement Title (French)
Productivité dans le secteur de la construction et performance environnementale des projets de préfabrication grâce à des modalités contractuelles et des dispositions juridiques adaptées
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$229,900.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The objective of this Project is to identify the impact of contractual modes on construction productivity and on the environmental performance of projects with a large percentage of prefabrication. This Project is based on synthesis of the theoretical input from scientific literature, as well as on interviews with domain experts, statistical data provided by industry stakeholders (construction associations, public owners, professional unions) and real-world case studies provided by industrial partners (general contractors, manufacturers, developers and consultants). The objective is to compare the overall productivity of the construction of similar projects executed onsite or offsite, depending also on the contractual mode. The impact of the following types of contracts will be investigated: Design–Bid–Build; Progressive Design–Build; and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). Additionally, environmental analysis (i.e., emissions and energy efficiency during construction and simulated operations) will be performed on the same projects.
Description (French)
Ce projet a pour but d'évaluer l'impact des modalités contractuelles sur la productivité de la construction et sur la performance environnementale des projets comportant une forte proportion de préfabrication. Il s'appuie sur une synthèse des apports théoriques issus de la littérature scientifique, ainsi que sur des entretiens avec des spécialistes du domaine, des données statistiques fournies par les intervenants du secteur (associations de construction, maîtres d'ouvrage publics, syndicats) et des études de cas concrets fournis par des partenaires industriels (entrepreneurs généraux, fabricants, promoteurs et consultants). L'objectif est de comparer la productivité globale de la construction de projets similaires réalisés sur site ou hors site, en fonction également du mode contractuel. L'impact des types de contrats suivants sera étudié : conception-soumission-construction; conception-construction progressive; réalisation intégrée de projet. De plus, une analyse environnementale (p. ex., émissions et efficacité énergétique pendant la construction et les opérations simulées) sera effectuée sur ces mêmes projets.
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
Ville-Marie--Le Sud-Ouest--Île-des-Soeurs
Federal Riding (French)
Ville-Marie--Le Sud-Ouest--Île-des-Soeurs
Federal Riding Number
24077
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
121943716
Recipient City
Montreal|Montréal
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
École de Technologie Supérieure
Recipient Postal Code
H3C 1K3
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
172-2025-2026-Q4-1038790