Wood Innovation and Design Centre Project
The Wood Innovation and Design Centre (WIDC) will be a centre of excellence for wood innovation, design and product diversification to expand the use of wood in construction and innovative wood product manufacturing.
Wood Innovation and Design Centre Project
Project Details
Project Description: The Wood Innovation and Design Centre (WIDC) in Prince George will showcase British Columbia’s expertise and global reputation as a leader in wood construction and design, and engineered wood products. Its construction will catalyze new wood product development, commercialization, and adoption.
| Client: | Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training |
| Capital Cost: | Approximately $25 million |
| Partner: | PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. (PCL) |
| Project Status: | Operational |
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| Case Study: | Click to access case study |
| High Res Photo: | Click to access photo |
Milestones
| Request for Qualifications issued | April 13, 2012 |
| Request for Qualifications closed | June 5, 2012 |
| Shortlist announced | September 10, 2012 |
| Request for Proposals issued | September 10, 2012 |
| Contract award | March 27, 2013 |
| Construction to begin | April 2013 |
| Construction completed | October 31, 2014 |
Project Updates
- News Release: B.C. supports wood innovation with opening of WIDC (October 31, 2014)
- News Release: B.C. sows seeds of new wood engineering master degrees at UNBC (July 26, 2013)
- Contract closed March 27, 2013
- News Release: Preferred proponent selected for Wood Innovation and Design Centre (March 22, 2013)
- Final Report of the Fairness Advisor (March 22, 2013)
- News Release: Request for Proposals released for Wood Innovation & Design Centre (September 10, 2012)
- News Release: RFQ for Wood Innovation and Design Centre Released (April 13, 2012)
Procurement Documents
- Wood Innovation and Design Centre Design-Build Agreement (Including Schedules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9)
- Request for Proposals for the Wood Innovation and Design Centre Project (October 11, 2012)
- Request for Qualifications Wood Innovation and Design Centre Project (Conformed June 4, 2012)
Project Map
Project Contacts
Project Contact:
Catherine Silman
Email: Catherine.Silman@infrastructurebc.com
Media Contact:
Media Relations
Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation
Phone: (250) 356-7104