EGBC Innovation Jan-Feb 2023

RESILIENT, REINFORCED CONCRETE COULD SHAKE UP THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

FOR THE NEXT TWO YEARS, UBC OKANAGAN’S DR. LISA TOBBER WILL HOLD THE BC HOUSING PROFESSORSHIP IN RESILIENT REINFORCED CONCRETE BUILDINGS. HER FOCUS IS TO FIND NEW WAYS TO CONSTRUCT BUILDINGS THAT CAN WITHSTAND THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND NATURAL DISASTERS.

ROBIN J. MILLER

Different concrete materials can address environmental impact. P hoto : J oanne V incent / F otolia

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