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Le Complexe d’Ingénierie de l’Université du Nouveau-Brunswick (UNB) regroupe un total de cinq bâtiments distincts, tous construits à différentes époques. Ils sont interconnectés physiquement pour ne faire qu’un seul grand ensemble. Le premier, construit en 1901, était le Bâtiment d’Ingénierie original dont l’architecture était inspirée du style néo-roman. Le deuxième, complété peu de temps après, était le Gymnase original qui, en 1944, fut converti pour recevoir la faculté d’Ingénierie Électrique. En 1957, un agrandissement fut entrepris du côté ouest par rapport aux deux bâtiments d’ingénierie originaux. Par la suite, Sir Edmund Head Hall, une structure de cinq étages de 13,600 mètres carrés (140,000 pieds carrés), fut érigé du côté nord. En 1989, Gillin Hall s’est ajouté à Head Hall du côté ouest, suivi en 2000 du nouveau Information Technology Centre construit au sud de Gillin Hall le long de Windsor Street.

En avril 2017, l’UNB fit appel aux services des Architectes Murdock & Boyd afin qu’ils puissent concevoir une nouvelle entrée principale d’envergure au Complexe d’Ingénierie Head Hall dans le but de souligner l’importance des programmes d’ingénierie offerts par cette institution. Le nouvel espace est conçu pour faciliter et promouvoir la collaboration et l’interaction entre les étudiants et les membres de la faculté, offrir aux étudiants de niveau supérieur des espaces d’étude additionnels, agrandir les aires de rassemblement qui sont connexes au Dineen Auditorium, et enfin, avoir une nouvelle aire d’exposition qui aidera à mieux promouvoir et mieux célébrer visuellement les nombreux programmes d’ingénierie de renommée internationale de l’UNB et de ses gradués.

The Engineering Complex at UNB is comprised of five buildings, all constructed at different times, and physically connected as one. The first building constructed in 1901, was the original Engineering Building, designed in the Romanesque Revival style, followed closely thereafter by the former Gymnasium, converted in 1944 to the Electrical Engineering Build-ing. In 1957, an expansion to the western side of the two original engineering buildings was made. Sir Edmund Head Hall, a five-storey, 13,600 sq.m (140,000 sf) addition was con-structed to the north of the previous mentioned buildings. Gillin Hall was added to the west side of Head Hall in 1989 and the Information Technology Centre was added to the south of Gillin Hall along Windsor Street in 2000.

In April of 2017, UNB requested Murdock & Boyd Architects to come up with a design solution for a new prominent Main Entrance to the Head Hall Engineering Complex, one that celebrates the engineering programs that are delivered at this institution. The space is designed to allow for and promote the collaboration and interaction of students and faculty, provide for additional graduate study areas, larger crush space from the Dineen Auditorium and a space to exhibit and visually celebrate all the disciplines of the world renowned UNB Engineering programs and its graduates.

This workshop covers wood construction connectors, design apps, mass timber connectors, mass timber fasteners, structural screws, and anchor systems, with demonstrations on hanger testing, fastener installation, and anchor installation and testing.

Discover the innovative world of timber construction through a series of exclusive offsite tours during Woodrise.  Explore Vancouver and beyond as you visit groundbreaking commercial, community, and residential projects that highlight the beauty, sustainability, and ingenuity of wood in modern architecture.

This report serves as a practical guide for small to medium-sized enterprises, start-ups, and builders looking to transition into offsite construction. With a specific focus on prefabricated elements and modular systems, it offers actionable guidance for manufacturers considering process expansion or upgrades. Covering critical topics such as business planning, transformational change, financial efficiency, design for manufacturing and assembly (DfMA), and technology integration, the report emphasizes that success in offsite construction depends not only on technical capability, but also on strategic foresight and organizational readiness.

Drawing on lessons from both successful and stalled ventures, the report identifies common pitfalls—including rushed implementation, cultural resistance, and premature technology investment—and outlines a disciplined, step-by-step approach to navigating them. Through key themes such as aligning prefabrication with business goals, managing operational change, optimizing financial strategies, and adopting technology judiciously, the report provides a roadmap for sustainable growth. Its insights advocate for a manufacturing mindset rooted in efficiency and adaptability, helping firms approach offsite construction with confidence, clarity, and resilience.

Mass timber construction offers speed, sustainability, and design flexibility – but it also requires a higher level of coordination than traditional structural systems. Its prefabricated components and tight tolerances call for early planning, clear communication, and a shared understanding across the project team. Ensuring that all partners – including those less familiar with timber construction – are aligned on these unique requirements helps avoid costly delays and, more importantly, positions the team to fully capitalize on the benefits mass timber has to offer.

The emerging use of mass timber in industrial buildings presents promising opportunities that are shaping the future of construction in this sector. As a sustainable and economically competitive alternative, mass timber is redefining industrial construction, a field traditionally dominated by prefabricated steel. An analysis of two cutting-edge projects in Sudbury, Ontario, highlights key advantages, including cost competitiveness, reduced embodied carbon, and aesthetic appeal. The insights from these two projects present stakeholders with helpful considerations and valuable strategies for integrating mass timber into future developments.

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