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Why work with us
Our R&D expertise supports industry in key areas including building envelope and materials, civil engineering and infrastructure, intelligent building operations, human-building interaction, building information management, carbon accounting, life cycle assessment and fire safety. We work with industry to develop new products and services, and provide impartial information to governments, standards organizations and code development committees.
We support market access and the uptake of construction technologies through demonstration and validation in large‑scale pilots, focused strategic research and development, and flexible business arrangements.
Initiatives and services
Our research on climate resilient buildings and infrastructure
Developing guidance, tools and standards to support climate resilience in buildings and infrastructure
Platform to Decarbonize the Construction Sector at Scale
Supporting low carbon construction solutions and the digitalization of construction sector practices through 2 Challenge programs
Infrastructure expertise
Expertise in infrastructure that supports testing and development of high-performance materials and innovative structural systems
Codes Canada
Providing technical, administrative and policy support to Canada's harmonized code development system
Canadian Construction Materials Centre
Assessing compliance with Canadian building, energy and safety codes
Canadian National Master Construction Specification
Model design and construction specifications for buildings and infrastructure
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Contact us
Chris Pezoulas
Director, Business Development
Construction Research Centre
Telephone: 613-993-9502
Email: Christopher.Pezoulas@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
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Directory of science professionals
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Advisory Board members
The Research Centre Advisory Boards provide perspectives and advice on overall strategic direction and priorities.
Features
Latest editions of the National Model Codes available
As of March 28, 2022, code users can access the latest, updated editions of the National Model Codes.
National Guide for Wildland-Urban Interface Fires
A National Guide for Wildland-Urban Interface Fires was published as part of the Climate-Resilient Buildings and Core Public Infrastructure initiative.
National guidelines for whole building life cycle assessment
Comprehensive guidelines for industry professionals working on life cycle assessment for buildings.