NRC — Construction Research Centre
Canada
Collaborate on construction R&D
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- grant_single|openingDateNovember 14, 2019
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Expert Advice
Researchers And Facilities
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Construction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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- Government of Canada
- National Research Council Canada (NRC)
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Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for construction research.
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Platform to Decarbonize the Construction Sector at Scale Supporting low carbon construction solutions and the digitalization of construction sector practices through 2 Challenge programs
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$450,000
Toronto
Building a climate-resilient housing complex
$300,000
Ottawa
Green building material innovation and testing facility
$150,000
Calgary
Establishing a sustainable construction practices training center
$200,000
Vancouver
Developing a smart sensor network for climate-resilient buildings
$200,000
Halifax
R&D for innovative green roofing solutions
$200,000
Montreal
Implementing a digital platform for construction waste management
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The eligibility criteria for this grant include: 1. Applicants must be actively engaged in research and development activities related to 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. 2. The grant is open to industry stakeholders, researchers, and organizations working in the construction sector. 3. Applicants should demonstrate a clear alignment between their proposed projects and the key research areas supported by the grant. 4. Priority may be given to proposals that aim to develop new products and services, provide impartial information to governments, standards organizations, and code development committees, and support market access for construction technologies. 5. Applicants must be willing to participate in large-scale pilots, strategic research and development initiatives, and flexible business arrangements to promote the uptake of construction technologies. 6. The grant is available to Canadian organizations and individuals operating in the construction sector. 7. Proposals must focus on enhancing climate resilience in buildings and infrastructure, supporting low carbon construction solutions, digitalization of construction practices, and development of high-performance materials and innovative structural systems. 8. Applicants should be willing to collaborate with the National Research Council of Canada and adhere to relevant guidelines and standards for grant-funded projects.
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There are eligible expenses for this grant. Eligible expenses include:
- Research and development programs
- Support for climate resilient buildings and infrastructure
- Infrastructure expertise
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- Evaluation and selection criteria are based on applicants' research proposals, alignment with the grant objectives, potential impact, feasibility, and alignment with the organization's strategic priorities.
- Applicants' track record, capacity to deliver, budget justification, and the quality of the proposed research and methodology are also considered in the evaluation process.
- Applicants may be assessed on their qualifications, experience, and the potential for knowledge mobilization and commercialization of the research outcomes.
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- Our research focuses on climate resilient buildings and infrastructure. - We provide guidance, tools, and standards to support climate resilience in buildings and infrastructure. - We support low carbon construction solutions and digitalization of construction sector practices through Challenge programs. - We have expertise in infrastructure to test and develop high-performance materials and innovative structural systems. - We offer technical, administrative, and policy support for Canada's harmonized code development system. - Our Canadian Construction Materials Centre assesses compliance with Canadian building, energy, and safety codes. - The National Research Council of Canada provides model design and construction specifications for buildings and infrastructure. - Access our software tools and check out our image gallery for more information. - Contact Chris Pezoulas, the Director of Business Development, for inquiries. - Media inquiries can be directed to NRC.MediaRelations-RelationsMedias.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.
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Grant Summary:
This grant aims to support research and development initiatives focused on climate resilient buildings and infrastructure, providing guidance, tools, and standards to enhance sustainability in the construction sector.
Grant Details:
Through this grant, the National Research Council of Canada collaborates with industry partners to develop low carbon construction solutions and promote the digitalization of construction practices. The grant focuses on supporting the uptake of innovative structural systems, high-performance materials, and environmentally friendly building practices. Industry professionals can benefit from comprehensive guidelines and tools to assess the life cycle of buildings, ensuring sustainability and resilience in the construction sector.