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Le Conseil canadien du bois dévoile la nouvelle identité de marque du programme WoodWorks

OTTAWA, Ontario – 27 septembre 2023 – C’est avec grand plaisir que le Conseil canadien du bois (CCB) a annoncé le lancement de la nouvelle identité de marque du programme WoodWorks. Le nouveau look a été créé en collaboration avec notre partenaire BBDO Canada dans le but de rendre la marque plus accessible et de lui donner une identité visuelle indépendante dans un contexte qui évolue rapidement.

Avec son design moderne et épuré, la marque se veut inclusive et invite un public plus vaste à découvrir les avantages de la construction en bois ainsi que son rôle essentiel dans l’avenir du développement durable. Sa nouvelle identité incarne l’engagement du programme envers l’excellence technique et la responsabilité environnementale, ainsi que sa volonté de se mettre au service des communautés et des Canadiens et Canadiennes.

Martin Richard, vice-président, Communications et développement des marchés du Conseil canadien du bois, s’est dit enchanté par le repositionnement de marque : « Nous sommes très heureux de lancer la nouvelle identité de marque. Elle traduit mieux la qualité du leadership technique de WoodWorks et l’objectif du programme, tout en démontrant notre engagement envers les gens qu’il sert et l’environnement. Nous voulons que le programme soit simple et accessible à tous en insistant sur notre détermination envers le progrès de la construction en bois ainsi que le développement durable au Canada et à l’extérieur de nos frontières. L’annonce d’aujourd’hui est une étape importante pour y arriver. »

Le programme WoodWorks, sous sa nouvelle identité de marque, est axé sur le soutien technique d’experts à l’intention des promoteurs, des architectes, des ingénieurs, des constructeurs de bâtiments et des autres professionnels de l’industrie qui cherche à élargir leur capacité de conception et de construction en bois. Une des grandes priorités du programme reste la poursuite de l’excellence technique et la mise en relation des professionnels avec les renseignements et les ressources nécessaires à la construction en bois sous toutes ses formes, en plus de fournir des ressources et de la formation.

L’éthos de la nouvelle identité de marque rend hommage au modernisme canadien avec un style intemporel dans sa simplicité et sa fonctionnalité. Le symbole représente la force commune de la communauté de l’architecture, de l’ingénierie, de la construction et des promoteurs pour rendre possible la construction avec le bois. La palette de couleur s’inspire des couleurs naturelles de nos forêts, des produits du bois et des nombreux chantiers de construction partout au Canada.

Le Conseil canadien du bois vous invite à refaire connaissance avec le programme WoodWorks et à découvrir sa nouvelle identité de marque.

Des images haute résolution de la nouvelle identité de marque et des logos sont disponibles sur demande.

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Canadian Wood Council Unveils New Brand Identity for WoodWorks Program

OTTAWA, Ontario – September 27, 2023 – The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) is delighted to announce the launch of an updated brand identity for its WoodWorks program. This reimagined look created in partnership with agency partner BBDO Canada, improves the accessibility of the brand and establishes an independent visual identity for the Canadian WoodWorks program within a rapidly evolving marketplace.

With its simplified, modern design, the brand embraces inclusivity and invites a broader audience to explore the benefits of wood construction and the important role it must play in the future of sustainable development. The newly unveiled brand identity embodies the WoodWorks program’s dedication to technical excellence, environmental responsibility, and service to communities and individuals across Canada.

Martin Richard, Vice-President Communications and Market Development at the Canadian Wood Council, expressed his enthusiasm for the rebrand, stating, “We are pleased to launch this new brand identity which better reflects the quality of WoodWorks’s technical leadership and purpose of the program while signaling our commitment to the environment and people the program serves. It’s an exciting step toward ensuring that the program is clear and accessible to all, reinforcing our dedication to advancing wood construction and sustainable development in Canada and beyond.”

The WoodWorks program, under its new brand identity, is focused on expert led technical support to developers, architects, engineers, builders, and other industry professionals who want to expand their capacity for wood design and construction. The program remains committed to the pursuit of technical excellence and to connecting professionals with the information and resources they need to pursue wood construction in all its forms as well as providing valuable resources and educational opportunities.

The design ethos of the new brand identity pays homage to Canadian Modernism, honouring a style that is timeless in its simplicity and functionality. The symbol showcases the strength of our collaboration with the AEC+D community in enabling construction with wood. The refreshed colour palette draws inspiration from the organic hues found in our forests, wood products and the many construction sites across Canada.

The Canadian Wood Council invites everyone to reacquaint themselves with the WoodWorks program and its new brand identity.

High-resolution images of the new brand identity and logos are available upon request.

Promoting Health and Wellness with Wood Architecture

Wood Design Awards, 2022

Specification Guide for Non-Residential Pressure Treated Wood Products

Wood Design Awards, 2021

Low-Rise Commercial Construction in Wood

Across Canada, the low-rise non-residential sector—think offices, retail stores, warehouses, and restaurants—presents a major growth opportunity for structural wood systems, including light wood-frame, heavy timber, mass timber, and hybrid construction.

Together, retail, office, and light industrial warehouse buildings account for nearly 75% of new floor space in this market each year. Yet despite their scale, these segments continue to show low uptake of structural wood.

As retailers adapt to the shift toward online shopping and businesses compete to attract talent, the design and performance of their buildings matter more than ever. Wood offers a sustainable, visually appealing solution that enhances employee well-being and elevates commercial spaces.

This new technical publication explores the market potential, challenges, and the role wood can play in redefining this sector.

The Canadian Guide to Mid-Rise Wood Construction 2021

Wood Design Awards, 2020

Tall Wood Course of Construction Site Fire Safety

Four-Storey Wood School Design in British Columbia: Life Cycle Analysis Comparisons

Climate change is one of the largest threats facing the planet today. The construction industry accounts for 11% of global carbon emissions, playing a significant part in the climate crisis. To determine the best solution for future school buildings, not only does practicability, economy and constructability play a part, so does sustainability.

In order to better understand the embodied carbon emissions associated with the construction of new school buildings in British Columbia, the embodied carbon content associated with the four framing systems examples in the companion report, An Analysis of Structural System Cost Comparisons (costing study), was assessed. The purpose of this study is to allow the embodied carbon associated with these systems to become an important factor when choosing a viable scheme.

Embodied carbon is the carbon footprint of a material or product. To determine the embodied carbon of a building you must consider the quantity of greenhouse gases associated with the building. The most effective way to measure this is through Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), a study which determines the embodied carbon from cradle to grave (material extraction to building demolition). Consequently, an LCA was conducted for each of the four schemes presented in the costing study. Additionally, for wood frame Options A and B, WoodWorks online carbon calculator was used to determine the potential carbon savings associated with carbon sequestering.

Four-Storey Wood School Design in British Columbia: An Analysis of Structural System Cost Comparisons

As land values continue to rise, particularly in higher-density urban environments, schools with smaller footprints will become increasingly necessary to satisfy enrollment demands. There are currently several planned new school projects throughout British Columbia that anticipate requiring either three-or four storey buildings, and it is forecast that demand for school buildings of this size will continue to rise.

Though timber construction would offer a viable structural material option for these buildings, the British Columbia Building Code (BCBC 2018) currently limits schools comprised of timber construction to a maximum of two storeys, while also imposing limits on the overall floor area. Given these constraints, the development of viable structural options that would accommodate larger and taller schools constructed primarily with timber materials has not been a key focus.

With the above factors in mind, the purpose of this report is to build upon the findings of the previously published Design Options for Three- and Four-Storey Wood School Buildings in British Columbia prepared by Fast + Epp and Thinkspace dated November 2019. Specifically, this report supplements the previous one by providing guidance in assessing and comparing the various framing options considered in the previous report primarily on a cost basis.

WoodWorks Rebrand
Le Conseil canadien du bois dévoile la nouvelle identité de marque du programme WoodWorks
Canadian Wood Council Unveils New Brand Identity for WoodWorks Program
Promoting Health and Wellness with Wood Architecture
Wood Design Awards, 2022
Specification Guide for Non-Residential Pressure Treated Wood Products
Wood Design Awards, 2021
Low-Rise Commercial Construction in Wood
The Canadian Guide to Mid-Rise Wood Construction 2021
Wood Design Awards, 2020
Tall Wood Course of Construction Site Fire Safety
Four-Storey Wood School Design in British Columbia: Life Cycle Analysis Comparisons
Four-Storey Wood School Design in British Columbia: An Analysis of Structural System Cost Comparisons
OTTAWA, Ontario – 27 septembre 2023 – C’est avec grand plaisir que le Conseil canadien du bois (CCB) a annoncé le lancement de la nouvelle identité de marque du...
OTTAWA, Ontario – September 27, 2023 – The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) is delighted to announce the launch of an updated brand identity for its WoodWorks program. This...
Across Canada, the low-rise non-residential sector—think offices, retail stores, warehouses, and restaurants—presents a major growth opportunity for structural wood...
Climate change is one of the largest threats facing the planet today. The construction industry accounts for 11% of global carbon emissions, playing a significant part in the...
As land values continue to rise, particularly in higher-density urban environments, schools with smaller footprints will become increasingly necessary to satisfy enrollment...

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