The French version of the Technical Guide for the Design and Construction of Tall Wood Buildings in Canada is now available. The guide was completely revised and updated from its 2014 edition with the most…
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FPInnovations invites mills worldwide to measure and benchmark the quality of their kraft pulp. Benefit from FPInnovations’ expertise in benchmarking (with previous studies conducted in 2003, 2007, 2011, and 2017-2018) and obtain credible independent assessment…
The updated version of the Technical Guide for the Design and Construction of Tall Wood Buildings in Canada is now available Montreal, Quebec – April 14, 2022 – FPInnovations, a private non-profit specializing in creating…
In recent years, the tiny homes architectural and social movement has been gaining popularity. It was being presented as a solution to modern day problems including rising construction costs of houses and their negative environmental…
The environmental footprint of buildings is increasingly important in the construction world. Patrick Lavoie, Senior sustainability scientist at FPInnovations, recently presented at a webinar organized by Cecobois on this topic. The webinar offered an overview…
To achieve the goals of Canada’s climate plan and move towards net-zero emissions by 2050, all industries need to play their part. A significant opportunity to reduce the Canada’s and the world’s carbon footprint is through sustainable construction. Over the next while, FPInnovations will be highlighting many aspects surrounding the benefits and role of sustainable construction towards a healthier environment and stronger economy.
Canada has a long tradition of building with wood. During recent years, the emergence of new engineered-wood products and changes to building codes have led to innovative wood-based systems for constructing larger and taller buildings that are both safe and cost-competitive, while also responding to increasing environmental concerns.
FPInnovations has been putting a great deal of effort into facilitating the use of wood, a bio-sourced and renewable construction material, in taller and larger buildings.
You missed the webinar on the Role of Canada’s Forest Sector for Economic Development and Climate Change Mitigation? No problem, it is now available online.
FPInnovations is pleased to invite interested participants to a Webinar on the Role of Canada’s Forest Sector for Economic Development and Climate Change Mitigation, to be held November 10, 2021 (from 1:00 – 2:15 EDT or…
The Namgis First Nation traditional territory is located on the northeastern coast of Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, with over 500 members living in the Namgis territory. The Nation holds a variety of companies and…