Introducing: The CIC

What is the CIC?

The University of Alberta’s Faculty of Engineering established the Construction Innovation Centre (CIC) in May of 2019 to “provide breakthrough research, education and training that directly benefit Canada’s built environment and a competitive advantage for the Canadian construction Industry.” The CIC brings together more than 30 established faculty members in construction engineering, building science, masonry, steel and water by uniting under one umbrella the Hole School of Construction Engineering, Nasseri School of Building Science and Engineering, Masonry group, and Steel Centre; and is supported by over 50 construction industry partners, professional, associations, and government agencies. By uniting these existing Faculty of Engineering initiatives, the CIC seeks to bring new opportunities for collaboration and multi-disciplinary research by establishing the Construction Innovation Centre Lab for Intelligent and Resilient Automation and Technology (CIC Lab for IRAT), a shared lab for internal and external engineers and scientists to explore and test research ideas in a simulated environment.

The CIC Vision

As the CIC’s official blog, the CIC Vision is a digital publication we use to provide our members with important updates and information on the CIC’s endeavours, partners, and projects.