Off-site Construction Research Centre

Brandon Searle Recognized as Top 40 Under 40 in Canadian Construction

OCRC

Posted: December 8, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST

Category: Awards



Brandon Searle, Director of Innovation and Operations, UNB OCRC, was recently named as one of the top young Canadian construction professionals in the third edition of On-site Magazine and SitePartners' "Top 40 Under 40 in Canadian Construction." The list recognizes innovators and professionals who have a vision, not just for their organization but to leave an impact on the industry. Brandon is the Director of Innovation and Operations at the UNB Off-site Construction Research Centre. As his...

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Zhen Lei takes home the Innovation in Research and Academia Award

OCRC

Posted: November 17, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST

Category: Awards



Zhen Lei, OSCO research chair, OCRC scientific director and assistant professor at UNB’s department of civil engineering, took home the Innovation in Research and Academia award at the inaugural InnovateNB awards. Zhen’s contribution to research on issues that have dominated the construction sector for years, including stagnant productivity, carbon emissions, and material waste, along with his use of Building Information and Modelling (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction,...

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