Off-site Construction Research Centre
OCRC's contributions to construction innovation: UNB Research Celebration Week
OCRC
Posted: October 4, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research
As part of UNB’s Research Celebration Week from Oct. 2 to Oct. 6, 2023, the UNB Off-site Construction Research Centre (OCRC) is proud to showcase its remarkable achievements and milestones. Established in 2019 through a visionary partnership between UNB and the OSCO Construction Group (OSCO), OCRC has been at the forefront of transforming the construction industry. The journey began when UNB and OSCO engaged in discussions aimed at creating a research hub that would redefine the...
Key takeaways from GNB’s new housing strategy
Angad Loomba
Posted: August 1, 2023 8:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research
Access to safe and affordable housing is a fundamental right for every individual. Recognizing the pressing need to address housing challenges, the Government of New Brunswick (GNB) has recently unveiled its comprehensive NB Housing Strategy: Housing for All. This forward-thinking initiative aims to prevent homelessness and ensure housing stability for residents. With a focus on immediate needs and long-term sustainability, the strategy outlines several key initiatives, including the...
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OCRC
Posted: March 13, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research
Four years ago, the UNB Off-site Construction Research Centre (OCRC) was created with the purpose of using the triple helix model of academia-industry-government collaboration to complete the mission of accelerating construction innovation through the improvement and adoption of off-site construction technologies and practices. Since the OCRC’s inception, the centre has been fortunate to receive over $6 million in funding for applied research. As a research centre within an academic...