UNB Off-site Construction Research Centre

🎤 Big things are happening in off-site construction... Brandon Searle just wrapped an interview with @CTVNews👀 From barriers and opportunities to scaling up with innovation and smart investment.—𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝. #Prefab #OCRC

☀️🍔 Grillin’, chillin’, and team bonding! The OCRC team took a well-deserved break from research and projects to fire up the BBQ and soak up some sun. Between great food, lots of laughs, and a chance to catch up outside the office, it’s safe to say... we crushed it. #TeamOCRC

🌍 Happy Earth Day 2025 We're joining the global call to triple renewable energy generation by 2030. We believe in the power of innovation to reshape how we build—reducing waste, improving energy performance, & supporting the transition to a cleaner, greener construction industry

🌷🐣 Happy Easter from the OCRC!🐰🔨 Wishing you a joyful Easter filled with renewal, hope, and a touch of innovation! As we celebrate the season of fresh beginnings, we're reminded of the power of collaboration, creativity, and building a better future—one module at a time.🌼

Putting our own flare to the #ActionFigure trend! Meet the Offsite Construction Duo — equipped with the Top 3 Tools that power Canada’s modular building industry 🔧 1. Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software 2. CNC Machinery and Automation 3. ERP & Project Management Systems

🚨Happening Tomorrow at 12PM ET! Can modular construction meet the growing demand for student housing? Join Jill Kaehler & Sam Bailey from Volumetric Building Companies to learn more. 👉Register: bit.ly/TC25WebinarApr…

OCRC was proud to join the @CanBIM #Futureofdesignandconstruction in Austin, TX! From ICON’s 3D printing factory tour to panels, networking & a Day 2 kickoff by our Innovation Director & Chair of the Board of Directors, Brandon — it was 2 days of bold ideas + tech in action. 🏗️

🎉 Huge congratulations to Dr. Jeff H. Rankin, this year’s 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭’𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥 recipient! 🏅 His leadership at @UNB and the OCRC continues to drive innovation in construction. A well-deserved honour! 👏 #UNB #OCRC #PresidentsMedal #OffsiteConstruction #UNBProud

🔧 Celebrate National Engineering Month with a Challenge! Engineers shape the world around us—from towering skyscrapers to cutting-edge modular construction. This month, we’re putting your problem-solving skills to the test! 💡 Think you can crack this? Drop your answers below

Happy 𝐏𝐢 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 🎉 Today, we're celebrating the infinite number that makes the engineering world go ‘round—literally! 🌍 Pi (π = 3.14159…) is more than just a number; it’s a 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧. Swipe to see how.

📸 Highlights from the OSC Workshops in St. John’s & Corner Brook!🏡 What a fantastic turnout! Industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers came together to tackle OSC adoption, market demand, supply chain barriers, and policy challenges in Newfoundland & Labrador. @UNB #OCRC

📢 Your Input Matters – Don't Miss Out! We're gathering industry insights for the NRC Platform to Decarbonize the Construction Sector at Scale, and your expertise can help shape the future of Industrialized Construction in Canada. 👉 Take the survey now: forms.office.com/r/hSaMUKAJ1u

📢 Join Us: Off-Site Construction (OSC) Workshop! 🏗️ Help shape the future of housing in NL! This full-day workshop brings together industry leaders to explore OSC adoption, market demand, supply chain barriers, and policy considerations. RSVP now: forms.office.com/r/8MbBCF7Ziu

💖 OCRC Stands Together for Pink Shirt Day! 👚 Today, the UNB Off-site Construction Research Centre (OCRC) proudly wears pink in support of 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲, a global movement to stand against bullying and promote kindness, inclusion, and respect. 💕 @UNB #PowerInPink

📢 New Research Alert Check out - "Enhancing Safety and Efficiency in Crane Operations: Addressing Communication Challenges and Blind Lifts," by Kamyab Aghajamali, Rafik Lemouchi, Alireza Rahimi, Saeid Metvaei, Ahmed Bouferguene, and Zhen Lei. Visit: ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/docum…

📢Your Input Needed! Shape the future of R&D in the Canadian Construction Sector by sharing your insights in this short survey: forms.office.com/r/hSaMUKAJ1u Your feedback will guide industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers in driving innovation and productivity improvements.

🚨 New Research Alert! Discover how DfMA principles are revolutionizing modular home construction with a comprehensive framework for efficiency and sustainability, by our OCRC researchers Sadaf Montazeri, Zhen Lei, Nicole Odo and Syed Naqvi. 📖Read now: mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/1…

🚨 Due to unforeseen circumstances, our webinar with Alexey Dubov is rescheduled to Thursday, January 23 at 12 PM ET. Our thoughts are with Alexey and his family as they navigate challenges from the California fires. Wishing them safety and strength. 👉bit.ly/TC24WebinarJan…

🚨 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 12 𝐏𝐌 𝐄𝐓! 🚨 Join Alexey Dubov of BuildTech & @mightybuildings to learn from his experience of delivering 60+ buildings globally using factories in the U.S. and Mexico. 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐰: bit.ly/TC24Webinar4 #OCRC #TC24

Shaping the Future of Construction with Prefab🏗️ Missed our insightful webinar with Langdon Lynch from DPR Construction? Catch the key takeaways and explore how prefabrication is revolutionizing the construction industry. 💡 Stay tuned for the full session & slides, coming soon