Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Wood Construction Products

The contract involves conducting comprehensive technical analysis and modeling to evaluate the environmental impacts of wood and bio-based construction materials across their entire life cycle, with a focus on carbon sequestration, greenhouse gas emissions, and resource consumption. The work requires applying advanced life cycle assessment methodologies to quantify environmental performance and inform sustainable building practices, ensuring that biogenic carbon flows are accurately accounted for and aligned with UNEP standards. This includes developing harmonized approaches that can be consistently applied across projects and jurisdictions to enhance transparency and credibility in environmental reporting for construction materials. The project is positioned as a subcontract under the National Research Council of Canada, part of the Government of Canada, and is tied to NAICS code 541620, which classifies it under scientific research and development services. The opportunity was posted on July 22, 2026, with a response deadline of August 7, 2026, indicating a tight turnaround for qualified parties to submit proposals. All work is to be performed within Canada, underscoring the federal government’s objective to advance domestic expertise in sustainable construction and support national climate goals through science-based decision-making. The effort aims to bridge gaps in current environmental assessment frameworks and contribute to standardized practices that promote low-carbon building solutions.