Challenges
What are the problems faced by the industry in this area?
Slow growth of wood use in construction
Utilization of low-grade wood in high value applications
Performance and serviceability of wood-based construction systems compared to competing materials
Housing affordability and availability
Ability to capitalize on environmental merit of wood
Erosion of traditional appearance-wood market segments
Actions
What does FPInnovations do to address the challenges?
Support national and international building codes, wood products standards, and phytosanitary requirements
Develop and disseminate guides and alternative building solutions (wood based and hybrid) for new construction, building rehabilitation and retrofits ahead of new codes and standards release.
Improve performance, serviceability and climate resiliency of prioritized low/mid-rise and tall wood construction compared to rivaling materials
Increase wood housing implementation by developing new technical solutions (light frame, mass timber and hybrid).
Apply scientific data & solutions to measure and reduce GHG intensity to support monetizing the environmental performance of wood.