On September 8, 2023, a significant milestone was reached as Wuxi Urban Construction Development Group and Canada Wood Group formally extended their strategic cooperation memorandum during a ceremony held at the Vancouver headquarters of Canada Wood Group. This momentous occasion was witnessed by Mr. Fei Shaoyun, Party Secretary of Jiangsu Provincial Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development. Mr. Tang Jinsong, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Wuxi Urban Development Group, and Mr. Bruce St. John, President of Canada Wood Group, signed the memorandum, solidifying their commitment to collaborative efforts.

This renewed memorandum brings together two organizations with a shared dedication to technological innovation and dual-carbon development, aligning strategically with China's "dual-carbon" objectives. The crux of this partnership revolves around joint research and development endeavors focusing on localized standard systems and processes within the realm of prefabricated building technology, with a specific emphasis on green building and wood structural products. The ultimate goal is to drive the growth and environmentally conscious transformation of modern wood structure construction across residential, commercial, and office sectors. This groundbreaking initiative will serve as a robust foundation for future expansion within the Yangtze River Delta region and beyond.

Furthermore, this memorandum serves as an extension of their previous collaboration, exemplified by the joint creation of the "Wuxi Xuelang Town Data Innovation Center" project, featuring a 2+3 story hybrid concrete and wood structure. This project, funded by Natural Resources Canada, serves as a testament to the practical application and technical viability of Canadian wood and heavy wood structure construction technology in multi-story public buildings.

Wuxi Urban Development Group Co., Ltd., a state-owned enterprise headquartered in Wuxi City, stands as a prominent player in investments, construction, and operations. The group specializes in urban development, renewal, rural revitalization, and ecological conservation. Notably, their leadership extends to innovative wood structure materials and green architecture, effectively driving the adoption of prefabricated wood structure construction in the market.

Source:canadawood.org