FPInnovations is proud to announce that the 2019 edition of the Canadian CLT Handbook is now available in French. This publication — completely revised and improved based on new research performed by FPInnovations and partners…
Building systems
Structural performance; Fire; Durabiltiy; Sustainability
Updated June 15, 2021 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 an innovative approach to constructing…
The building enclosure system separates the interior environments from the exterior environment, protects the structure from moisture and other environmental elements, and is a key passive design element of a durable, energy-efficient building. Therefore, the…
New technologies, methods or standards are regularly appearing in different sectors and users need to stay abreast of changes.
Wood construction has grown significantly in Canada in recent years, thanks in part to new approaches and code changes that have increased the height and area of wood buildings.
As part of its work on massive wood construction, FPInnovations recently published the Design Guide for Timber-Concrete Composite Floors in Canada. This complete document, which is a complementary tool to the Canadian CLT Handbook, addresses…
Over the past decade, cross-laminated timber (CLT) has been increasingly used in numerous buildings in Canada. Other mass timber products are also being used and developed, allowing designers to choose materials from a broad range…
FPInnovations recently launched the 2019 edition of the Canadian CLT Handbook, a completely revised version aimed at reflecting changes made in Canadian codes and standards since the 2011 edition, and helping support a larger use…
Mass timber is increasingly being used in construction as the advantages of this material are constantly being highlighted. The many health benefits of wood have well been proven, not to mention its environmental benefits in…