Call for expressions of interest for low-rise wood buildings

Jim Eglinski, Member of Parliament for Yellowhead, is pleased to inform local residents that Natural Resources Canada has announced a call for Expressions of Interest for low-rise nonresidential wood buildings.

Natural Resources Canada will spend $39.8 million over the next four years on the implementation of a new national mass timber program, Green Construction Through Wood (GCWood), designed to encourage the use of wood as a building material. This program advances the ambitious goals set out in the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers’ Forest Bioeconomy Framework, which aims to make Canada a global leader in the emerging bioeconomy.

GCWood provides non-repayable contributions of up to 100% of a project’s eligible incremental costs for the demonstration of innovative mass timber products and systems. The funding is intended to offset the cost of being the “first mover” of woodintensive projects, and to support the development of knowledge and tools to support the success of future projects.

The focus is on low-rise nonresidential buildings (1-4 storeys) in the following categories:

• Commercial/Industrial (e.g., retail, warehouse, box-type)

• Office/Institutional (e.g. office building, school, health facilities).

Not-for-profit and for-profit organizations validly incorporated or registered in Canada are eligible to apply. Projects must demonstrate an innovative technical solution, and represent a significant advancement in wood construction. The deadline is December 3, 2018.

“Conservatives strongly support our forestry industry, and fully appreciate the enormous value it provides to the Canadian economy. I encourage all those interested to consider applying to this program,”concluded MP Eglinski.

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/forests/ federal-programs/gcwood/20046