Who we are
CWCRN is a virtual hub for wood construction research, collaboration, and knowledge exchange. The network connects expertise from universities, industry, government, and research organizations to address key technical challenges and opportunities in wood and mass timber construction.
Our work supports the broader adoption of wood as a renewable construction material by advancing research in structural performance, fire safety, building envelope systems, energy efficiency, durability, sustainability, and construction practices.
CWCRN also plays an important role in training highly qualified personnel, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration, and sharing research outcomes with the wood construction community.
Our Research areas encompass:
Seismic performance
Enhancing wood structures’ resilience to earthquakes.
Fire resistance
Exploring fire safety in mass timber buildings.
Durability
Promoting the long-term sustainability of wood products.
Energy efficiency
Reducing carbon footprints through wood-based systems.
OUR mission
Our mission is to coordinate and support collaborative research that advances safe, sustainable, resilient, and innovative wood construction in Canada.
CWCRN facilitates connections between researchers, industry professionals, government partners, code and standards stakeholders, and trainees. Through this collaborative approach, we aim to accelerate the development and adoption of next-generation wood construction technologies and practices.
We are also committed to supporting an inclusive research and training environment that encourages knowledge sharing, professional development, and meaningful participation across disciplines and sectors.
Our Current Project
We are leading an NSERC Alliance project titled Next-Generation Wood Construction. This project aims to advance the knowledge and application of innovative wood construction practices.
Through these research projects, CWCRN is pushing the boundaries of knowledge, addressing key challenges, and paving the way for sustainable and resilient wood construction practices. Join us in our pursuit of innovative solutions that harness the full potential of wood in the built environment.
our partners
We collaborate with a range of partners who share our mission. Visit our sponsors and partners page to explore our network and learn about partnership opportunities.
We welcome new partnerships with organizations aligned with our mission. Contact us to discuss collaboration opportunities. Together, we drive the advancement of wood construction research in Canada
Contact Us
For inquiries or to learn more about the CWCRN, please contact us using form on the contact us page or email us at cwcrn@ualberta.ca
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CWCRN
7-203 Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering
University of Alberta
9211 116 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
Canada T6G 1H9
