A greener asphalt solution to be tested by the ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable
A new road segment will allow validating the mechanical performance of the asphalt mixture with a higher lignin substitution rate
A new road segment will allow validating the mechanical performance of the asphalt mixture with a higher lignin substitution rate
The next edition of the international conference Woodrise is just around the corner! From October 17 to 20, the city of Bordeaux, France, will host the fourth edition of the biannual event on mid- and high-rise timber construction and buildings.
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If you are an engineer, student, manager, or supplier looking to learn more about the pulp and paper industry, then don’t forget to register for FPInnovations’ popular Pulp, Paper, and Bioproducts Course which is taking place from October 16 to 20.
An innovative solution to enhance economic efficiency of projects in Northern Québec
Jade Road is a haul road that intersects Highway 105 about 12 km north of Ear Falls, Ontario. Built and used over 60 years ago, the road was later de-activated.
Montreal,Québec – July 5, 2023 – FPInnovations, a non-profit specializing in creating solutions that support the global competitiveness of the Canadian forest sector, today announced that it has achieved very promising results in terms of fuel economy and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) during the field testing of an innovative electric drive trailer for use in forest operations.
In British Columbia, many forestry roads were built in past decades on steep slopes using poor construction practices and then were often inadequately deactivated afterwards.
Montreal, Québec – June 27, 2023 – FPInnovations, a non-profit specializing in creating solutions that support the global competitiveness of the Canadian forest sector, today acknowledges the contribution of the forest industry to the decarbonization strategy of lime kilns that aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced by kraft pulp mills.
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A significant opportunity to reduce Canada’s and the world’s carbon footprint is through sustainable construction.
Defoliators that feed on young needles or leaves of host species, such as spruce budworm, hemlock looper, and others, are a recurring natural disturbance that affects more forested land than wildfire in Canada.
From June 19 to 21, 2023, Vancouver will be host of the Forest Innovation and Bioeconomy Conference (FIBC).
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As boreal forests face rapid climate change affecting species distributions, natural disturbance regimes, and forest ecosystem structure and functioning, management practices must adapt to ensure that they remain resilient to future changes.
FPInnovations’ Pulp, Paper, and Bioproducts Course is back by popular demand!
In a world of constant transformation, with climate change and labour shortages as a backdrop, we must question the status quo and deepen our knowledge to adapt to these changes and evolve our ways of doing things.
Floor vibration due to walking has been a subject of interest to designers, builders, and manufacturers for many years.
Early detection is critical to managing wildfires before they grow beyond control. Once a wildfire is beyond control, operational costs and the potential loss of values and livelihood can increase dramatically.
Wildfire risks in Canada are currently elevated and continue to increase in severity and frequency.
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In March 2017, Québec’s Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs (MFFP) and Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation (MEI) launched the SM2 Initiative (also referred to as Smart Manufacturing 2.0) to address structural competitiveness issues for Eastern Canadian sawmills and to promote increased diversification of new products and applications based on smart and agile technologies.