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Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the natural and built environment. It is a very broad field made up of several sub-disciplines such as environmental engineering, construction engineering, geotechnical engineering, hydrotechnical engineering, materials engineering, structural engineering, and transportation engineering. Many of the sub-disciplines of civil engineering are themselves very broad and are made up of further distinguishable sub-disciplines. For example, hydrotechnical engineering includes water resources engineering, offshore engineering and coastal engineering.

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UBC is one of Canada's leading research-intensive universities, known for its high academic standards and reputation for producing top-notch research. UBC not only houses well-equipped laboratories, libraries, and research centers, but also consists of renowned faculty members. I was interested to pursue my Ph.D. degree in Canada because the country offers high-quality education as well as high quality of life offering a safe, clean, and diverse environment for Ph.D. students to thrive both academically and personally. Being a nature lover, the scenic landscape of beautiful British Columbia attracted me to apply here.

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Program Enquiries

Admission information & requirements, 1) check eligibility, minimum academic requirements.

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:

• Canada or the United States
• International countries other than the United States

Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.

English Language Test

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.

Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:

TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet-based

Overall score requirement : 100

IELTS: International English Language Testing System

Overall score requirement : 7.0

Other Test Scores

Some programs require additional test scores such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Test (GMAT). The requirements for this program are:

The GRE is optional.

2) Meet Deadlines

3) prepare application, transcripts.

All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study. Document submission requirements depend on whether your institution of study is within Canada or outside of Canada.

Letters of Reference

A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.

Statement of Interest

Many programs require a statement of interest , sometimes called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.

Supervision

Students in research-based programs usually require a faculty member to function as their thesis supervisor. Please follow the instructions provided by each program whether applicants should contact faculty members.

Instructions regarding thesis supervisor contact for Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD)

Citizenship verification.

Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card.

4) Apply Online

All applicants must complete an online application form and pay the application fee to be considered for admission to UBC.

Research Information

Research focus.

Civil Engineering Materials, Environmental Engineering (Environmental Fluid Mechanics, Geo-Environmental, Pollution Control & Wastewater Management), Geotechnical Engineering, Hydrotechnical Engineering, Project & Construction Management, Structural Enginering (Earthquake Engineering), Transportation Engineering

Tuition & Financial Support

Financial support.

Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options, including merit-based (i.e. based on your academic performance) and need-based (i.e. based on your financial situation) opportunities.

Program Funding Packages

From September 2024 all full-time students in UBC-Vancouver PhD programs will be provided with a funding package of at least $24,000 for each of the first four years of their PhD. The funding package may consist of any combination of internal or external awards, teaching-related work, research assistantships, and graduate academic assistantships. Please note that many graduate programs provide funding packages that are substantially greater than $24,000 per year. Please check with your prospective graduate program for specific details of the funding provided to its PhD students.

Average Funding

• 36 students received Teaching Assistantships. Average TA funding based on 36 students was $5,079.
• 45 students received Research Assistantships. Average RA funding based on 45 students was $15,880.
• 7 students received Academic Assistantships. Average AA funding based on 7 students was $3,069.
• 52 students received internal awards. Average internal award funding based on 52 students was $11,568.
• 1 student received external awards valued at $21,000.

Scholarships & awards (merit-based funding)

All applicants are encouraged to review the awards listing to identify potential opportunities to fund their graduate education. The database lists merit-based scholarships and awards and allows for filtering by various criteria, such as domestic vs. international or degree level.

Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA)

Many professors are able to provide Research Assistantships (GRA) from their research grants to support full-time graduate students studying under their supervision. The duties constitute part of the student's graduate degree requirements. A Graduate Research Assistantship is considered a form of fellowship for a period of graduate study and is therefore not covered by a collective agreement. Stipends vary widely, and are dependent on the field of study and the type of research grant from which the assistantship is being funded.

Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA)

Graduate programs may have Teaching Assistantships available for registered full-time graduate students. Full teaching assistantships involve 12 hours work per week in preparation, lecturing, or laboratory instruction although many graduate programs offer partial TA appointments at less than 12 hours per week. Teaching assistantship rates are set by collective bargaining between the University and the Teaching Assistants' Union .

Graduate Academic Assistantships (GAA)

Academic Assistantships are employment opportunities to perform work that is relevant to the university or to an individual faculty member, but not to support the student’s graduate research and thesis. Wages are considered regular earnings and when paid monthly, include vacation pay.

Financial aid (need-based funding)

Canadian and US applicants may qualify for governmental loans to finance their studies. Please review eligibility and types of loans .

All students may be able to access private sector or bank loans.

Foreign government scholarships

Many foreign governments provide support to their citizens in pursuing education abroad. International applicants should check the various governmental resources in their home country, such as the Department of Education, for available scholarships.

Working while studying

The possibility to pursue work to supplement income may depend on the demands the program has on students. It should be carefully weighed if work leads to prolonged program durations or whether work placements can be meaningfully embedded into a program.

International students enrolled as full-time students with a valid study permit can work on campus for unlimited hours and work off-campus for no more than 20 hours a week.

A good starting point to explore student jobs is the UBC Work Learn program or a Co-Op placement .

Tax credits and RRSP withdrawals

Students with taxable income in Canada may be able to claim federal or provincial tax credits.

Canadian residents with RRSP accounts may be able to use the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) which allows students to withdraw amounts from their registered retirement savings plan (RRSPs) to finance full-time training or education for themselves or their partner.

Please review Filing taxes in Canada on the student services website for more information.

Cost Estimator

Applicants have access to the cost estimator to develop a financial plan that takes into account various income sources and expenses.

Career Outcomes

96 students graduated between 2005 and 2013: 1 graduate is seeking employment; for 12 we have no data (based on research conducted between Feb-May 2016). For the remaining 83 graduates:

Sample Employers in Higher Education

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Many graduates from the Civil Engineering program at UBC use the knowledge and experience they gain from the broad academic program as a stepping stone to non-engineering careers, such as in business and management, or go on to other academic disciplines such as architecture or medicine.

Graduates from the Civil Engineering program at UBC who go on to practice as professional engineers are employed by small and large consulting engineering companies – some providing more specialized services and others more comprehensive services; engineering companies that provide large-scale infrastructure projects; crown corporations such as BC Hydro; and various levels of government – municipal, provincial and federal governments, and government branches and agencies

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Enrolment, Duration & Other Stats

These statistics show data for the Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD). Data are separated for each degree program combination. You may view data for other degree options in the respective program profile.

ENROLMENT DATA

Completion rates & times.

• Research Supervisors

Advice and insights from UBC Faculty on reaching out to supervisors

These videos contain some general advice from faculty across UBC on finding and reaching out to a supervisor. They are not program specific.

This list shows faculty members with full supervisory privileges who are affiliated with this program. It is not a comprehensive list of all potential supervisors as faculty from other programs or faculty members without full supervisory privileges can request approvals to supervise graduate students in this program.

• Adebar, Perry Erwin (Concrete structures, seismic design, high-rise buildings, shear design, evaluation and repair of structures)
• Banthia, Nemkumar (Materials engineering, concrete, advanced composite materials, shotcrete, fibre reinforcement, rebound mechanics, kinamatic studies, optimization, supplementary cementing materials in concrete)
• Beck, Sara (Natural environment sciences; Water quality; Innovative water treatment solutions; Ultraviolet disinfection mechanisms; Applications of UV LEDs (light emitting diodes); Water disinfection; Water reuse; Applied environmental microbiology)
• Berube, Pierre (Water treatment, trace organic contaminants, membrane and advanced oxidation technologies., Drinking water treatment, filtration/membrane processes for water and wastewater treatment, distribution system water quality, advanced oxidation, wastewater reuse)
• Bigazzi, Alex (Civil engineering; Transport planning; active transportation; Pedestrians; bicycles; travel behaviour; Transportation Systems; motor vehicle emissions; Climate impacts)
• Carey, Trevor (Geotechnical earthquake engineering, Static and dynamic liquefaction and its effects on geosystems, Laboratory testing of soils, Development of numerical tools)
• Fannin, R Jonathan (Shear wave velocity for the detection of fines loss in soils, internal erosion in earth dams, seepage-induced instability in gap-graded soils, grain shape and the strength of sands, filtration compatibility of woven and nonwoven geotextiles, pullout resistance of geogrids in static and dynamic loading, debris flow travel distance on steep mountainous terrain, slope stability in engineering practice)
• Haukaas, Terje (Risk, structures, structural safety, seismic, earthquake, probability, computer analysis, Structures, Probabilistic mechanics, structural reliability and optimization, timber engineering, earthquake engineering, decision making, risk, advanced structural analysis, finite elements, response sensitivity analysis, software development)
• Jelovica, Jasmin (Civil engineering; Mechanical engineering; Finite element analysis; Metals and Alloys; Production and Process Optimization; Sandwich structures; Solid Mechanics; Stress Analysis; Structural optimization; Ultimate, fatigue and impact strength; Welding and joining of metals)
• Kim, Amy (Land transportation systems engineering, n.e.c.; Traffic and highway engineering)
• Laval, Bernard (Civil engineering; Oceanography)
• Lawrence, Gregory (Environmental fluid mechanics, hydraulics, hydrodynamic stability and mixing, physical limnology, water quality management)
• Lee, Jongho (Membranes, Water/Wastewater Treatment, Desalination, Resource Harvesting, Nanoporous Media, Electrokinetics )
• Lence, Barbara Jean (Hydrotechnical, Optimizing design and operational strategies of water resources projects, reliable withdrawal-treatment strategies for contaminated groundwater supply systems, asset management strategies for mid-sized water utilities with limited break data, water distribution system operational procedures to meet hydraulic and water quality objectives)
• Li, Loretta (Contaminated site investigation and management, environmental monitoring, risk and impact assessment, soil-contaminant interactions, mobility and migration of contaminants, remediation technology, mine tailings waste disposal and treatment processes)
• Molina Hutt, Carlos (Earthquake engineering, performance-based seismic design, seismic resilience, risk analysis, high-rise buildings, innovative structural systems)
• Sayed, Tarek (transportation engineering, Transportation, Full Bayes safety models, Automated safety analysis using computer vision techniques, Safety evaluations, Traffic conflicts techniques, Pedestrian modeling, and ITS)
• Scholes, Rachel (Environmental chemistry; Trace contaminants; Water reuse; Nature-based treatment systems; Stormwater treatment; Green Chemistry)
• Staub-French, Sheryl (Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Building Information Modeling (BIM), collaboration and integrated project delivery, design and construction coordination, 4D (3D + time) visualization, interactive workspaces)
• Swei, Omar (Asset Management, Life Cycle Modeling, Optimization Methods, Real Options, Reinforcement Learning, Risk Analysis, Sequential Decision-Making, Stochastic Modeling, Sustainable Infrastructure Management, Time-Series Methods, Uncertainty Estimation and Propagation)
• Taiebat, Mahdi (Geomechanics; Geotechnical engineering; theoretical and computational geomechanics; constitutive modeling of engineering materials; physics and mechanics of granular materials; geotechnical earthquake engineering; seismic soil-structure interaction)
• Vaziri, Reza (Finite element analysis, Mechanics of composite materials, Constitutive modeling of engineering materials, Plasticity, Damage mechanics, Process modeling of composite structures, Analysis of impact and blast loading of metallic and composite structures)
• Ventura, Carlos Estuardo (Earthquake engineering, structural dynamics, full scale vibration testing, shake table testing Seismic risk evaluation and hazard management studies Investigation of earthquake effects on man-made structures)
• Weijs, Steven (Civil engineering; Water; Hydrological Cycle and Reservoirs; Drinking Water; Fresh Water; Information; Hydroelectricity; Ice and Snow; control of water systems; droughts; experimental hydrology; floods; Hydrological Prediction; Hydrology; information theory; mountain hydrology; sensors; uncertainty; water resources management)
• Wijewickreme, Dharmapriya (Geotechnical, pipeline geotechnical engineering)

Doctoral Citations

Sample thesis submissions.

• Constitutive modeling and numerical simulation of seismic liquefaction-induced displacements
• Modeling the degradation of clayey soils subjected to undrained cyclic shearing
• Comfortable walking experience today and tomorrow : investigating pedestrian interactions with bicycles, cars, and self-driving vehicles
• Basin amplification effects and seismic performance of non-ductile reinforced concrete shear wall buildings during subduction earthquakes
• Advancing seismic risk assessment methodologies for building structures
• Image-based characterization of low-plastic silt matrix for fabric quantification using x-ray micro computed tomography
• Natural convective processes
• Effects of particle size distribution and particle shape on cyclic liquefaction response of granular materials
• Application of machine learning and information theory to monitor and predict environmental signals
• A Cosserat approach to modelling the deformation mechanisms of uncured composites during processing
• Towards a multiscale viscoelastic flow-stress model for composite processing
• Long-distance airport choices, and their implications for aviation emissions and price-based environmental policies
• Understanding the changes resulting from the virtualization of BIM-enabled collaborative design processes in the building construction industry
• Effect of subduction ground motions on regional seismic risk assessment in selected localities in British Columbia
• Physical processes affecting epilimnetic turbidity in a glacier-fed hydroelectric reservoir

Related Programs

Same specialization.

• Master of Applied Science in Civil Engineering (MASc)
• Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (MEng)

Same Academic Unit

• Master of Engineering Leadership in Integrated Water Management (MEL)

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Specialization.

Civil Engineering covers the following areas of specialization: civil engineering materials, environmental fluid mechanics, environmental systems engineering, geo-environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, hydrotechnical engineering, project & construction management, structural & earthquake engineering, transportation engineering

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Program overview

The PhD in Building Engineering is the highest-level degree offered in the field and allows students to gain expertise through intensive research. You will increase your analytical knowledge through a combination of specialized courses and a research thesis completed under the supervision of one of our faculty members. Some examples of subfields studied include building science, construction management, energy efficiency and rehabilitation of urban infrastructures. Where possible, research related to the industry is encouraged.

Program structure

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Admission on a full-time basis

• Master’s degree or equivalent with high standing in engineering or computer science, or in a cognate discipline.
• Holders of a bachelor’s degree will, in general, be considered for admission to a master’s program only. After completion of a minimum of one term of full-time study in the Master's degree, they may, upon application, be recommended by the Department and approved by the GCS Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies for admission to a PhD program.

Admission on a part-time basis

• Master’s degree with high standing in engineering, computer science or a cognate discipline.

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions .

Application process

Application deadlines.

All applicants: Canadian / International / Permanent Resident

June 1 (all applicants)

October 1 (all applicants)

February 1 (all applicants)

Priority will be given to complete applications submitted by the deadline. In some cases, programs may continue to accept applications as long as there is space available.

International students: Considering the waiting period involved in meeting the entry requirements to Canada and Quebec , we strongly encourage international applicants to apply early and submit supporting documents prior to the deadline.

Tuition & funding

Tuition and fees.

Tuition and fees of the program may depend on your student status, among other key factors. Estimate these costs based on the most common situations.

Awards and funding

Funding packages are generally available for students in thesis-based programs. They come in the form of awards, teaching and research assistantships are offered at the time of admission to most students to allow them to focus on their research and studies. Research and thesis-based students are automatically considered for all entrance graduate awards when they apply to Concordia, provided they meet eligibility criteria. No separate application is required.

The Quebec and Canadian governments offer a number of competitive graduate scholarships. We encourage you to apply for these awards at the same time you are preparing your application.

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The majority of graduate programs are NOT impacted by recent government announcements about tuition increases. PhD students from the rest of Canada will continue to pay Quebec fees. International PhD fees will see the same 3% increase as Quebec fees.

Civil Engineering (PhD)

Program description.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Civil Engineering offered by the Department of Civil Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering is a research-intensive program that emphasizes enriching and forward-thinking learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in intellectual curiosity, information synthesis, and the presentation of complex topics to pursue professional opportunities in academia or industry.

Unique Program Features

• Students obtain a deeper understanding of their area of specialty through courses selected with their supervisor;
• Research in the Department can be grouped into four main areas: environmental engineering and water resources management, fluid mechanics and hydraulic engineering, geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering, as well as structural engineering and construction materials.

University-Level Admission Requirements

• An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
• English-language proficiency

Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.

Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.

Program Website

PhD in Civil Engineering website

Department Contact

Graduate Program gradinfo.civil [at] mcgill.ca (subject: PhD%20in%20Civil%20Engineering) (email)

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Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.

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Consult our full list of our virtual application-focused workshops on the Events webpage.

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Civil Engineering (PhD)

Our advanced training in Civil Engineering empowers graduates to contribute to the economic and social betterment of our society through sustainable design. Whether it’s the roads we drive on, the safe water we drink, the buildings we live and work in, or the rivers and lakes we enjoy, civil engineers impact many areas of our lives.

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Advanced training.

Graduates of our PhD program are extremely well prepared to make positive, sustainable contributions to our society through the application of the knowledge they gain. Their expertise in a chosen specialization of civil engineering is enhanced while taking four graduate courses as well as undertaking their research that advances the current state of knowledge in their chosen field. With the most advanced degree offered by the university, our PhD graduates will have the necessary research expertise to qualify them for successful careers in academia, advanced research institutes or the public and private sectors.

Faculty advisors

Our award-winning faculty members, who are often national and international leaders in their field, provide outstanding support as graduate student advisors. Students and advisors come from around the world to engage in groundbreaking research that makes a positive impact on our world. Advisors are there to support students in many ways throughout their time in our program.

Our state-of-the-art research facilities are some of the largest physical laboratories on campus. Sophisticated instrumentation and high-end computational resources to support the most advanced research across a wide range of civil engineering disciplines, including environmental engineering, structural engineering, water resources engineering, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering and building and construction management.

Financial support

Financial support may be available to students focusing on industrially-relevant research topics. A wide range of scholarships, bursaries and teaching assistantships are also available to provide additional supports to students.

Expected duration: 4 years

Tuition and fees:  Tuition fees are charged for terms one and two and terms four and five. A continuing fee is paid for term three, term six and each subsequent term. (Refer to Graduate tuition and fees .)

The objective of the PhD program is to provide students with specialized knowledge in their chosen areas and to prepare them for careers in academia and research. The Phd must contribute to the creation of knowledge in the major field of study. Each PhD candidate must demonstrate competence to complete a significant research project and present their findings. The material must be at a level that is acceptable for publication.

The PhD program consists of coursework, original research and thesis. Normally, 12 credit hours of coursework (all at the 7000 level) are required beyond the master’s degree or its equivalent. The minimum time requirement is two calendar years of full-time study and research, of which at least one academic year must be spent on campus. For research projects conducted off-campus, the student must be geographically near to the campus and visit it regularly.

Research areas

While collaboration between different research areas, departments and faculties is encouraged, our department has been broken down into seven main areas:

• Environmental
• Geotechnical
• Transportation
• Water Resources
• Construction Engineering and Management
• Masonry and Cementitious Materials

To qualify for admission to the PhD in Civil Engineering program, you must normally have completed a master's-level degree in Engineering.

Students in a master’s program who have achieved an average GPA of 4.0 in their last 60 credit hours of undergraduate studies may be allowed to transfer to the PhD program without being required to write a master’s thesis provided they meet the following conditions:

• Completion of 6 graduate courses (18 credits) with a grade of A or better in each;
• Satisfactory progress in the research program;
• Written recommendation from the supervisor, the thesis advisory committee and a selection committee (appointed by the head);
• Approval by the department and Faculty of Graduate Studies.

The transfer must take place within 20 months of initial registration in the master's program. Following transfer, all the requirements of the doctoral program apply, including the completion of an additional 12 credit hours at the 7000 level.

Qualification for admission to the civil engineering graduate program is contingent on first receiving tentative acceptance from an academic advisor who will accept you into their research group.

In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies .

How to apply

The civil engineering PhD program accepts applications for Fall, Winter and Summer admission. Applications are submitted online and must include the following before they will be reviewed by the admissions committee:

• $100 application fee (non-refundable)
• Uploaded copies of transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Supervisor support
• Two letters of recommendation
• Proof of English language proficiency , if required

To find an advisor, explore the Department of Civil Engineering's faculty and staff page and contact a faculty member whose research interests align with your own. Please note that your advisor must hold a PhD or equivalent and be a member of the Faculty of Graduate Studies (typically includes academic staff holding a rank of assistant professor or above).

Please read the Faculty of Graduate Studies online application instructions before beginning your application.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for Architecture reviews applications in March.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for City Planning reviews applications in March.

Winter applications are accepted on a case-by-case basis.

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for Design and Planning reviews applications in March.

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for Interior Design reviews applications in March.

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for Landscape Architecture reviews applications in March.

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for Anthropology reviews applications in March/April.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . Please contact the department for admission committee review timelines.

Applications open September 1 of year prior to start term.

Applications open   up to 18 months prior  to start term.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for History reviews applications in February.

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Applications open July 1 of year prior to start term.

Applications are reviewed on a  Committee basis . The Committee for German and Slavic Studies reviews applications in February/March.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis .

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for Management reviews applications in February / March.

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for Physical Therapy reviews applications in April / May.

Applications open  August 1 of the year prior to start term.

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . Please contact the department for admission committee review timelines.

Program currently undergoing review, applications will not be opening at this time.

Select Preventive Dental Science in the Program drop-down on the application form.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Educational Administration, Foundations and Psychology reviews applications in March / April.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Education reviews applications in February / March.

Applications are reviewed after the deadline, with decisions issued in March - April.

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Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated. Applications received by the March 1 deadline for a September start-date will receive first consideration for any available funding. Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis for any available funding, please contact the department for further information.

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Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee reviews applications as per the timelines noted below each table.

Winter applications reviewed in October Summer applications reviewed in February Fall applications reviewed in June

Winter applications reviewed in June Summer applications reviewed in October Fall applications reviewed in February

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated. This includes having the support of a faculty supervisor before you apply.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Natural Resources Management reviews applications in March - June.

After the annual application deadline (see below), applications are reviewed on a committee basis by the Faculty of Social Work internal admissions committee. Once this process is complete, decisions are sent to all applicants in March / April. 

Applications open  July 1 of year prior to start term.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Social Work reviews applications in March / April.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for Occupational Therapy reviews applications in May / June.

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Doctorate in Philosophy Civil Engineering

• Degree offered: Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD)
• Registration status option: Full-time
• Language of instruction: English
• within four years
• Academic units: Faculty of Engineering , Department of Civil Engineering , Ottawa-Carleton Institute of Civil Engineering

Program Description

Ottawa-Carleton Joint Program

Established in 1984, the Ottawa-Carleton Institute of Civil Engineering (OCICE) combines the research strengths and resources of the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carleton University with that of the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Ottawa.

The Institute offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Applied Science (MASc), Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Civil Engineering.

Research facilities are shared between the two campuses. Students have access to the professors, courses and facilities at both universities, however, they must enroll at the ''home university'' of the thesis supervisor.

Main Areas of Research

• Construction engineering and management
• Environmental engineering
• Geotechnical engineering
• Structural engineering
• Sustainable Materials and Construction
• Water resources engineering

Other Programs Offered Within the Same Discipline or in a Related Area

• Master of Applied Science in Civil Engineering (MASc)
• Master of Applied Science in Civil Engineering Specialization in Science, Society and Policy (MASc)
• Master of Applied Science in Environmental Engineering (MASc)
• Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (MEng)
• Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering (MEng)
• Master of Applied Science in Environmental Specialization in Environmental Sustainability (MASc)
• Doctorate in Philosophy in Environmental Engineering (PhD)

Fees and Funding

• Program fees

The estimated amount for university fees associated with this program are available under the section Finance your studies .

International students enrolled in a French-language program of study may be eligible for a differential tuition fee exemption .

• To learn about possibilities for financing your graduate studies, consult the Awards and financial support section.
• Research activities can be conducted in either English or French or both depending on the language used by the professor and the members of the research group.
• The program is governed by the regulations and procedures for Joint Graduate Programs and the general regulations in effect for graduate studies at each of the two universities.
• In accordance with the University of Ottawa regulation, students have the right to complete their assignments, examinations, research papers, and theses in French or in English.

Program Contact Information

Graduate Studies Office, Faculty of Engineering STE 1024 800 King Edward Ave. Ottawa ON Canada K1N 6N5

Tel.: 613-562-5347 Fax.: 613-562-5129 Email: [email protected]

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For the most accurate and up to date information on application deadlines, language tests and other admission requirements, please visit the  specific requirements  webpage.

To be eligible, candidates must:

• Hold a master’s degree with thesis in civil engineering, or in the sub-disciplines normally considered to be part of civil engineering with a minimum average of B+.

Note: International candidates must check the  admission equivalencies for the diploma they received in their country of origin.

• Demonstrate strong research performance.
• We recommend that you contact potential thesis supervisors as soon as possible.
• To register, you need to have been accepted by a thesis supervisor.
• The supervisor’s name is required at the time of application.
• The choice of research supervisor will determine the primary campus location of the student. It will also determine which university awards the degree.

Language Requirements​

Applicants must be able to understand and fluently speak the language of instruction (French or English) in the program to which they are applying. Proof of linguistic proficiency may be required.

Applicants whose first language is neither French nor English must provide proof of proficiency in the language of instruction.

Note: Candidates are responsible for any fees associated with the language tests.

• The admission requirements listed above are minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission to the program.
• Admissions are governed by the general regulations in effect for graduate studies and by the general regulations of the Ottawa-Carleton Institute of Civil Engineering (OCICE).

Fast-Track from Master’s to PhD

Students enrolled in the master’s program in Civil Engineering at the University of Ottawa may be eligible to fast-track directly into the doctoral program without writing a master’s thesis, provided the following conditions are met:

• Completion of 5 graduate courses with a minimum average of A- (80%);
• Satisfactory progress in the research program;
• Written recommendation by the supervisor and by the graduate studies committee.
• Approval by the graduate studies committee.

Note: The transfer must take place within sixteen months of initial enrollment in the master’s. The minimal admission average requirements for the doctoral program must also be met. Following the transfer, all of the requirements of the doctoral program must be met.

Students must meet the following requirements:

In the case of transfer from the MASc to the PhD, students must complete 27 units master's (15 units) and PhD (12 units) combined.

Students are responsible for ensuring they have met all of the  thesis requirements . The thesis must be based on original research carried out under the direct supervision of a research faculty member in the Department.

Minimum Requirements

The passing grade in all courses is B.

Students who fail 6 units, the thesis proposal, the comprehensive exam, the thesis, or whose progress is deemed unsatisfactory must withdraw from the program.

Research Fields & Facilities

Located in the heart of Canada’s capital, a few steps away from Parliament Hill, the University of Ottawa is among Canada’s top 10 research universities.

uOttawa focuses research strengths and efforts in four Strategic Areas of Development in Research (SADRs):

• Canada and the World
• Molecular and Environmental Sciences

With cutting-edge research, our graduate students, researchers and educators strongly influence national and international priorities.

Research at the Faculty of Engineering

Areas of research:

• Chemical and Biological Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
• Environmental Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

For more information, refer to the list of faculty members and their research fields on Uniweb . 

IMPORTANT: Candidates and students looking for professors to supervise their thesis or research project can also consult the website of the faculty or department of their program of choice. Uniweb does not list all professors authorized to supervise research projects at the University of Ottawa.

Not all of the following courses are necessarily given each year.

CVG 5100 Deep Foundations (3 units)

Deep foundation types in North American practice (driven or bored piles, and slurry trench techniques); axial and lateral capacity and settlement analysis for single piles and pile groups; field inspection methods; pile dynamics; performance and analysis of static test loading. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5000 at Carleton University.

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CVG 5106 Site Improvements (3 units)

Description, design procedures and usage of current site improvement techniques, including preloading, earth reinforcement, dynamic consolidation, vibrocompaction, blasting densification, lime treatment, drains, and geotechnical fabrics. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5006 at Carleton University.

CVG 5111 Hydraulic Structures (3 units)

Classification and function of hydraulic structures; analysis and design of hydraulic works for gravity dams, arch dams, earth fill and rock-fill dams; ancillary works including water intakes, various types of spillways, control structures, energy dissipation and stilling basin, bottom outlets. Advanced topic in channel design including transitions; hydraulic transients, free surface and free surge analysis; water towers and compensation basins; penstocks. Navigation locks. Coastal protection works and maritime structures. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5501 at Carleton University.

CVG 5112 Computational Hydrodynamics (3 units)

Finite volume methods for advection, diffusion and shallow water equations using structured and unstructured grids, finite volume methods for incompressible Navier-Stokes equations (SIMPLE, SIMPLEC, PISO), error analysis: numerical diffusion and dispersion, truncation errors and Fourier analysis, introduction to turbulence modeling, introduction to methods for tracking free surfaces and moving beds, introduction to other methods in hydrodynamics: finite element, finite difference, Chebyshev and Fourier spectra, semi Lagrangian and vortex methods inhydrodynamics. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5502 at Carleton University.

CVG 5120 Water Resources Systems (3 units)

Conservation of water resources. Multi-purpose project planning: study of domestic and foreign water development projects. Techniques for simulation, optimization, linear and dynamic programming. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5506 at Carleton University.

CVG 5123 Advanced Topics in Hydrology (3 units)

Selected topics of current interest in surface and groundwater hydrology. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5509 at Carleton University.

CVG 5124 Coastal Engineering (3 units)

Key concepts in coastal engineering: (1) wave mechanics and coastal hydrodynamics, (2) sediment transport and coastal morphodynamics and (3) coastal structures and coastal zone management. Wave mechanics and coastal hydrodynamics to include small-amplitude wave theory, finite amplitude wave theories (Stokes, Cnoidal and solitary wave), wave generation, wave transformations, development and prediction, hydrodynamics of coastal circulation. Sediment transport and coastal morphodynamics to include: wave and current-induced sediment transport, coastal sediment processes, longshore and cross-shore beach morphologic transformations, etc. Coastal structures and coastal zone management to include: beach erosion control, coastal structures (dikes, breakwaters, groins, seawalls), beach nourishment, coastal pollution and control, nearshore area development. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5605 at Carleton University.

CVG 5125 Statistical Methods Hydrology (3 units)

Concepts of probability and random variables applied to hydrology. Statistical distributions, their approximation and analysis. Statistical inference, including tests of significance and estimation theory. Linear and multivariate correlation and regression techniques. Data generation and simulation techniques for design of water-resource systems. Introduction to hydrologic and meteorologic time series. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5601 at Carleton University.

CVG 5142 Advanced Structural Dynamics (3 units)

Dynamic behaviour of civil engineering structures under excitations due to earthquakes, wind, waves, etc. Advanced methods in dynamic analysis of structures. Prediction of structural response. Design considerations. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5201 at Carleton University.

CVG 5143 Advanced Structural Steel Design (3 units)

Analysis of thin-walled beams; design applications including members under combined forces; analysis and design of beams under non-uniform torsion; limit state design methodology; comparative study of modern structural steel standards; formulating elastic and plastic interaction relations for members under combined forces; designing columns, beams, and beam columns for cross-sectional strengths; local buckling and global stability considerations; design of bracing systems. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5202 at Carleton University.

CVG 5144 Advanced Reinforced Concrete (3 units)

Study of the elastic and inelastic response of reinforced concrete structures under monotonic and cyclic loading. Methods for predicting structural behaviour of concrete elements. The relationship between recent research results and building codes. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5300 at Carleton University.

CVG 5145 Theory of Elasticity (3 units)

Stress-strain relations. Theories of plane stress and plane strain. Use of stress functions, energy and variational methods in the analysis of elastostatic problems. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5203 at Carleton University.

CVG 5146 Numerical Methods of Structural Analysis (3 units)

Numerical procedures and methods of successive approximations for the solution of structural problems. Virtual work, principles of minimum potential and complementary energy. Applications of variation and finite difference techniques to the solutions of complicated problems in beams, plates and shells. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5302 at Carleton University.

CVG 5147 Theory of Plates and Shells (3 units)

Stress distribution in flat plates of various shapes. Large deflection theory, numerical methods. Membrane theory, bending theory for cylindrical shells, bending theory for shells of revolution. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5204 at Carleton University.

CVG 5148 Prestressed Concrete Design (3 units)

Materials, methods of prestressing, prestress losses, and anchorage zone stresses. Elastic analysis, design and behaviour of simple and continuous prestressed concrete beams, frames and slabs. Discussion of current design specifications. Ultimate strength of members. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5305 at Carleton University.

CVG 5149 Structural Stability (3 units)

Elastic, inelastic, and torsional buckling of columns, beam column behaviour, plane and space frame stability, lateral torsional buckling of beams, global buckling of truss systems, plate and shell buckling, local buckling in tubulars, use of energy methods, matrix analysis, and finite element analysis in modeling stability problems, bracing requirements, standard provisions and design considerations in structural stability. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5304 at Carleton University.

CVG 5150 Advanced Concrete Technology (3 units)

Cement: types, hydration, physical properties; aggregate: classification, grading, properties; fresh concrete: influence of basis constituents and admixtures on workability, mixing, placing; strength of hardened concrete; nature of strength, influence of constituents, curing methods; durability; chemical attack, frost action, thermal effects; elasticity, shrinkage and creep; special concrete; lightweight, high density; mix design; approaches, weigh batching, volume proportioning, special mixes; field and laboratory test methods. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5206 at Carleton University.

CVG 5151 Advanced Timber Design (3 units)

Characteristic values for timber and engineered wood products , modification factors used in design; design of members subjected to combined bending axial loading; design for bi-axial bending; design of curved glued laminated beams, Timber-Concrete Composite (TCC) floor systems; lateral design (wind and seismic loading) for light-frame, CLT and hybrid structures; advanced connection design including design of proprietary connections.

CVG 5153 Wind Engineering (3 units)

The structure and climate of wind; wind loading on structures; wind induced dynamic problems of structures; environmental aerodynamics; dispersion of pollutant; analysis of wind data; experimental investigations. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5209 at Carleton University.

CVG 5154 Random Vibration (3 units)

Descriptions of random data. Frequency domain analysis and time domain analysis. Stochastic response of structures; wind and earthquake excitation, etc. Data analysis techniques. Prediction for design purposes. Simulation of random processes. Special topics. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5308 at Carleton University.

CVG 5155 Earthquake Engineering (3 units)

Nature and characteristics of earthquake motions. Non-linear response of single and multi-degree-of-freedom structures to seismic excitations. Modal superposition technique. Simplified procedures for dynamic structural analysis. Principles of earthquake resistant design. Strength, stiffness, ductility and energy absorption requirements of structures for seismic forces. Response spectra analysis. Current design procedures for aseismic design. Recent research on earthquake engineering. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5306 at Carleton University.

CVG 5156 Finite Element Methods (3 units)

Review of basic matrix methods. Structural idealizations. The displacement versus the force method. Stiffness properties of structural elements. Finite elements in beam bending, plane stress and plate bending. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5301 at Carleton University.

CVG 5157 Finite Element Methods (3 units)

Application of finite elements to folded plates, shells and continua. Convergence criteria and order of accuracy. Inertial and initial stress properties. Dynamic and buckling problems. Non-linear deflections and plasticity. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5303 at Carleton University.

CVG 5158 Elements of Bridge Engineering (3 units)

Introduction; limit state design; highway bridge design loads; analysis and design of concrete decks; impact and dynamics; load capacity rating of existing bridges and construction in cold climate. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5307 at Carleton University.

CVG 5159 Long Span Structures (3 units)

Mechanics of cables. Suspension bridges and cable-stayed bridges. Space structures. Design and construction of long span structures. Dynamics of long span bridges. Case studies. Future of long span structures. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5309 at Carleton University.

CVG 5160 Sediment Transport (3 units)

An introduction to particle transport, with special emphasis on river engineering applications, including natural channel design. Sediment properties, initiation of motion, bed load, suspended load, fluvial dunes, alluvial channels, bank erosion and protection, natural channel design. Special topics include contaminated sediments, local scour, morphodynamic modelling, fluvial habitat. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5503 at Carleton University.

CVG 5161 Mechanics of Unsaturated Soils (3 units)

Introduction to unsaturated soils, phases of an unsaturated soil, phase properties and relations, stress state variables for saturated and unsaturated soils. Measurement of soil suction: theory of soil suction, capillarity, measurements of total suction and matric suction. Flow Laws: flow of water and measurement of permeability, shear strength theory: history, failure envelope for unsaturated soils, triaxial and direct shear tests, typical results, simple testing procedures, volume change behavior including expansive soils behavior. Soil-water characteristic curve: its behavior and use in predicting the engineering properties of unsaturated soils, practical applications of the principles of unsaturated soils. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5106 at Carleton University.

CVG 5162 River Hydraulics (3 units)

Advanced concepts of river hydraulics, with an emphasis on field measurement techniques and application of numerical models. Navier-Stokes equations, turbulence, flow resistance, numerical modelling of simplified momentum and continuity equations, field-based measurement and statistical analysis of velocity fields. Special topics include contaminant transport, morphodynamic modelling. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5504 at Carleton University.

CVG 5175 Numerical Methods for Geotechnical Engineers (3 units)

Non-linear analysis of stresses and deformations using the effective stress concept; analysis of consolidation using the excess pore water pressure concept; flow through porous media; finite element, discrete element and finite difference methods; applications to foundations of structures, retaining walls, dams, tunnels, pipelines, human-made and natural slopes in rock and soil. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5105 at Carleton University.

CVG 5178 Ice Mechanics (3 units)

Ice conditions in the Arctic; ice physics; classification of ice; mechanical properties of ice; mathematical modelling of creep and fracture behaviour of ice; offshore structures in arctic environments; ice forces acting on structures; ice induced vibrations; iceberg impact loads; physical modelling of ice-structure interaction; ice as a construction material; case histories. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5108 at Carleton University.

CVG 5180 Biological Nutrient Removal (3 units)

Advanced theoretical, biological, and practical aspects of biological nutrient removal (BNR) (nitrification, denitrification and excess biological phosphorus) processes. Principles to be applied to the design and application of conventional and advanced BNR processes used for treatment of municipal and industrial wastewaters. Topics are as follows: microbiology and biochemistry fundamentals of BNR, nitrification process design of suspended growth and fixed film growth systems, denitrification process design of suspended growth and fixed film growth systems, excess biological phosphorus removal design including prefermentation. Design of 2, 3, 4 and 5 stage BNR systems. General activated sludge model and Simworks for BNR systems. Retrofit of exiting plants and pilot plant testing for BNR. This course is equivalent to ENVJ 5909 at Carleton University.

CVG 5181 Decentralized Wastewater Management (3 units)

Fundamental principles and practical design applications of decentralized wastewater treatment for domestic and industrial sources. Management of decentralized wastewater systems; Pre-treatment systems; Soil infiltration systems; Advanced onsite technologies, constructed wetlands; Alternative collection systems; Wastewater reuse and septage management.

CVG 5182 Water Resources Management (3 units)

Global water supply and demand; Integrated water resources management; Modeling and optimization of water resources systems; Reservoir Management; Uncertainty modeling; Climate Change and water; Decision under uncertainty.

CVG 5183 Mixing and Transport of Pollutants in Water Bodies (3 units)

Typical models for selected water resources systems : Rivers, lakes, estuaries; Water quality parameters; Conservative parameters; Non conservative parameters; Laminar and turbulent flows; Dispersion; Pollution sources; Modeling; Simplified (integral) models; Dilution models; Three Dimensional models; Advection-Diffusion Equation; Analytical solution; Numerical solution; Non-conservative transport and Multi-component systems; Modeling approaches based on conservative and non-conservative transport and kinetics; Certain water quality parameters (Temperature, Salinity, etc.).

CVG 5184 Construction Cost Estimating (3 units)

General overview of construction cost estimating. Techniques and construction cost estimating process; Elements of project cost; Conceptual and detailed cost estimation methods; Risk assessment and range estimating; Work breakdown structure applied in building projects. Computer applications in building construction cost estimating and infrastructure projects.

CVG 5185 Construction Life Cycle Analysis (3 units)

General overview of analyzing the economics of construction projects by applying the concept of time value of money. Financing strategies for construction projects and profitability analysis; Correlation between Value Engineering, Life cycle cost analysis and assessment for construction projects. Break Even, Sensitivity and Risk analysis and their application to project life cycle analysis.

CVG 5186 Project Information Management (3 units)

Topics in contractual relationships between construction project teams. Different type of construction contracts and their application. Preparation of project documents. Evaluation of different types of project organization structure and associated project delivery systems. Bidding strategies. Network analysis using deterministic and stochastic methods for construction time and cost management.

CVG 5187 Rock Mechanics (3 units)

Rock exploration, laboratory and in-situ testing; rock mass classification; deformation and strength; failure criteria; stresses in rock; foundations on rock.

CVG 5188 Loads on Structures (3 units)

Overview of loads on buildings according to Canadian codes and standards. Dead and live loads; Snow loads; Wind loads; Earthquake loads; Loads on non-structural components; Vibrations. Selected topics in the practical design of building structures.

CVG 5189 Blast Engineering (3 units)

Overview of explosives and blast loads on structural and non-structural infrastructure components; dynamic analysis of elements under blast-induced shock waves and dynamic pressures; elastic and inelastic response; incremental equation of motion and nonlinear analysis; development of resistance functions; pressure-impulse (P-I) diagrams; design of blast-resistant buildings and building components, including glazed windows, curtain walls, and blast-resistant doors as per codes and standards; progressive collapse analysis; blast retrofits and blast-risk mitigation strategies.

CVG 5190 Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures (3 units)

Durability of concrete bridges and building structures in Canada; assessment and evaluation of damaged concrete structures; repair, rehabilitation, and strengthening techniques; applicable design codes and guidelines; monitoring technologies for structures; implications for infrastructure management.

CVG 5191 Diagnosis and Prognosis of Concrete Infrastructure (3 units)

Condition assessment of concrete infrastructure using experimental (i.e. visual, non-destructive, microscopic and mechanical) and analytical approaches; Overview of repair and maintenance techniques according to damage type and extent; “Serviceability performance” and “appraisal guides” for aging infrastructure; Design for durability through performance based design (PBD) approaches.

CVG 5192 Characterization Methods for Materials (3 units)

Modern materials characterization techniques especially with respect to civil engineering materials. Choosing the right characterization methods in order to determine the properties of materials such as chemical composition, atomic structure, and surface properties used in their research. Interpreting the results of each method as well as the insight into the interrelationships between characterization methods and their interdependency.

CVG 5193 Instrumentation and Experimental Design for Civil Engineering (3 units)

Introduction to instrumentation in civil engineering applications; Instrument types and performance; Strain gauges; Transducers; Measurement of position, velocity, acceleration, force, pressure, temperature and flow; Data collection and data acquisition systems; Diagnostics and calibration; Control (Closed versus Open-loop); Servomotor types and servo-valves.

CVG 5212 Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources (3 units)

Spatiotemporal distribution of water and its impact on human activities, including domestic and municipal consumption, hydropower generation, rain-fed and irrigated agriculture, design and operation of sewer systems, floodplain zoning, navigation, etc. Critical assessment of methodologies for climate change impacts estimation. Theoretical knowledge and hands-on applications experience needed to perform climate change analysis on a water resources system.

CVG 5214 Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure (3 units)

Concepts of sustainability and resiliency as applied to civil engineering infrastructure. Discussion of evolving infrastructure needs and infrastructure risk profiles due to climate and societal change. Introduction to sustainability and resiliency assessment tools including non-stationary risk assessment, triple bottom line accounting, life cycle costs, and carbon accounting. Development of infrastructure design strategies to meet objectives for both sustainability and resiliency.

CVG 5216 Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure in Changing Climate (3 units)

Development of a class of infrastructure with long-term sustainability and resiliency under various extreme events, particularly, the events introduced by changing climate. Climate change drivers, climate modelling and climate change impact studies. The concepts of sustainability, resiliency, and reliability. Climatic and flooding hazards. Uncertainty and non-stationarity processes as extreme events become more severe. Benefits of building sustainable and resilient infrastructures in terms of efficient capital and operational costs while providing society with healthier and more convenient infrastructure.

CVG 5232 Unit Operations of Water Treatment Lab (1.5 unit)

Bench-scale and pilot-scale experiments required to: a) assess the suitability of different physicochemical processes for particular applications, and b) design a full-scale facility. Conventional analytical techniques used in water treatment (pH, alkalinity, hardness, turbidity, color, spectrophotometric analysis). Process analysis techniques for process evaluation and scale-up including: zone sedimentation, batch flux settling tests, coagulation with iron and aluminum salts, flocculent sedimentation, filtration and fluidization, flotation. This course is equivalent to ENVJ 5911 at Carleton University.

CVG 5132 is corequisite to CVG 5232 .

CVG 5238 Advanced Water Treatment Process Lab (1.5 unit)

Bench-scale and pilot-scale experiments required to: a) assess the suitability of different physicochemical processes for the removal of toxic and non-standard contaminants, and b) design a full-scale facility. Tracer tests and non-ideal reactor behaviour, activated carbon adsorption equilibria and kinetics, aeration. Total organic carbon analysis, spectrophotometry. Process analysis, techniques for process evaluation and scale-up including: aeration, analysis of non-ideal flow conditions. Tracer study of three basins, adsorption isotherm tests, activated carbon mini-column tests, oxidation kinetic tests. This course is equivalent to ENVJ 5912 at Carleton University.

CVG 5138 is corequisite to CVG 5238 .

CVG 5301 Soil and Water Conservation Engineering (3 units)

The design, water quality and climate change impacts of soil and water conservation systems. Topics include: urban storm water management (including LID) erosion control practices, subsurface and surface drainage systems and irrigation technologies.

CVG 5311 Bridge Design (3 units)

Design of highway bridges according to the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CHBDC). Comparisons with other bridge codes (e.g., the American Code - AASHTO, the European, the New Zealand, and the British bridge codes). The topics covered include the following: main structural components of highway bridges; types of highway bridges; serviceability and ultimate limit state design requirements; design loads (dead loads, traffic loads, seismic loads, and wind loads); load combinations; code specifications for loading due to traffic (design lane, characteristics of design truck, positions of design truck on bridge, etc.); dynamic effects due to traffic loads; practical approaches specified in CHBDC for determining forces and deflections in structural embers; principles of capacity design in highway bridges. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5310 at Carleton University.

CVG 5312 Durability of Concrete Structures (3 units)

i) Properties of cementitious materials (constituents of concrete; hydration of cement; structure of hardened concrete; transport processes in concrete); ii) deterioration of concrete (built-in problems; construction defects; cracking; dimensional stability; alkali-aggregate reaction; sulphate attack; corrosion of reinforcing steel; freezing-thawing cycles); (iii) evaluation of concrete structures (inspection; in-situ testing; laboratory testing); (iv) repair and maintenance of concrete (repair materials; repair procedures and techniques; prevention, protection and maintenance); and, (v) durability design (philosophy; modelling of deterioration processes; service life prediction; life-cycle cost analysis.) This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5311 at Carleton University.

CVG 5313 Seismic Analysis and Design of Concrete Structures (3 units)

Review of seismic hazards in Canada, building code provisions for earthquake loads, uniform hazard spectra, linear elastic modal response spectrum analysis, linear elastic time history analysis, equivalent static force procedure, advanced state-of-the-art nonlinear modeling techniques including the finite element method and fiber modeling, emerging methods such as performance-based earthquake engineering and displacement-based design, ductility concepts, plastic hinge formulations, capacity design philosophy for seismic resistance, seismic analysis and design of common seismic force resisting systems including slender and squat shear walls, moment resisting frames, coupled shear walls, and coupling beams, shear wallmoment resisting frame interaction, and lessons learned from recent earthquakes. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5312 at Carleton University.

CVG 5314 Geotechnical Hazards (3 units)

Understanding of assessment, prevention, and mitigation of geotechnical hazards, overview of natural and man-made geo-hazards; concepts of hazards, disasters, vulnerability and risks; geotechnical hazards induced by problem soils: fundamentals, assessment, and mitigation; landslide hazards and risk assessment: fundamentals, solutions (prevention, stabilization) for landslides and slope instability; monitoring of landslides and slope; mining geotechnical hazards: hazards related to surface mining geotechnical facilities; hazards related to underground mining geotechnical facilities.

CVG 5320 Fire Behaviour of Materials (3 units)

Fundamentals and scientific aspects of the behaviour of materials during fires and the fire hazards of materials. Topics to be covered include material specifications, thermal and mechanical properties, structural fire response, residual strength, failure criteria, mechanisms of flame retardancy, and standards and testing protocols. This course is equivalent to CIVE 5615 at Carleton University.

CVG 5321 Finite Elements in Field Problems (3 units)

Use of Galerkin and Ritz finite element formulation to solve one and two dimensional field problems, steady state and time-dependent phenomena involving potentials, heat transfer, fluid flow, diffusion, and dispersion with emphasis on practical applications. Courses EVG 7402 CVG 5321 cannot be combined for units. This course is equivalent to CIVE 5107 at Carleton University.

Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of third year-level undergraduate engineering mathematics. Courses EVG 7402, CVG 5321 cannot be combined for units.

CVG 5333 Research Methodology (3 units)

Key components and strategies required to build a robust scientific research program in civil engineering including research questions, literature review, experiment design, data interpretation, scientific manuscripts, public speaking, ethics, and plagiarism.

CVG 5366 Master's Seminar in Civil Engineering

Attendance and participation in the monthly seminar. All students must make one presentation and continue to attend throughout the program. Graded S (Satisfactory) / NS (Not satisfactory).

Course Component: Seminar

CVG 6000 Projet en génie civil / Civil Engineering Report (6 crédits / 6 units)

Ce cours est équivalent à CIVE 5900 à la Carleton University. / This course is equivalent to CIVE 5900 at Carleton University.

Volet / Course Component: Recherche / Research

CVG 6108 Directed Studies I (3 units)

Special courses set up for one student on an exceptional basis. Limited to one in the Master's level and to two total Master's plus PhD. This course is equivalent to CIVE 5906 at Carleton University.

Course Component: Research

Permission of the Department is required.

CVG 6109 Directed Studies II (3 units)

Special courses set up for one student on an exceptional basis. Limited to one in the Master's level and to two total Master's plus PhD. This course is equivalent to CIVE 5907 at Carleton University.

CVG 6301 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVJ 6001 at Carleton University.

CVG 6303 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVJ 6003 at Carleton University.

CVG 6304 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVJ 6004 at Carleton University.

CVG 6305 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVJ 6005 at Carleton University.

CVG 6306 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVJ 6006 at Carleton University.

CVG 6307 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVJ 6007 at Carleton University.

CVG 6308 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVJ 6008 at Carleton University.

CVG 6309 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVJ 6009 at Carleton University.

CVG 6310 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVJ 6010 at Carleton University.

CVG 6311 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVJ 6011 at Carleton University.

CVG 6312 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVJ 6012 at Carleton University.

CVG 6313 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVJ 6013 at Carleton University.

CVG 6314 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVJ 6014 at Carleton University.

CVG 6315 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVJ 6015 at Carleton University.

CVG 6316 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVJ 6016 at Carleton University.

CVG 6317 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVJ 6017 at Carleton University.

CVG 6318 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVJ 6018 at Carleton University.

CVG 6319 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

CVG 6320 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVJ 6020 at Carleton University.

CVG 6508 Études dirigées I (3 crédits)

Cours individuels créés seulement pour les cas exceptionnels. Un étudiant peut en suivre un au niveau de la maîtrise ou un total de deux pour les études de maîtrise et de doctorat.

Volet : Cours magistral

CVG 6509 Études dirigées II (3 crédits)

CVG 7100 Case Studies in Geotechnical (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5209 at Carleton University.

CVG 7101 Advanced Soil Mechanics I (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5300 at Carleton University.

CVG 7102 Advanced Soil Mechanics II (3 units)

CVG 7103 Pavement and Materials (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5303 at Carleton University.

CVG 7104 Earth Retaining Structures (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5500 at Carleton University.

CVG 7105 Foundation Engineering (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5501 at Carleton University.

CVG 7106 In Situ Meth in Geomechanics (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5502 at Carleton University.

CVG 7107 Numerical Methods in Geomechanics (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5503 at Carleton University.

CVG 7108 Seepage and Water Flow Through Soils (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5504 at Carleton University.

CVG 7109 Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5505 at Carleton University.

CVG 7110 Road Safety Analysis (3 units)

Fundamental analytical techniques for road safety analysis, background of traffic safety analysis, network screening, before and after analysis, and surrogate measures of safety. This course is equivalent to CIVE 5310 at Carleton University.

CVG 7111 Advanced Building Characterization, Conservation and Rehabilitation (3 units)

Supporting concepts and techniques for the identification, documentation, and conservation of heritage and existing buildings; advanced workshops by experts from key disciplines and practice areas in heritage conservation. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity. This course is equivalent to CIVE 5603 at Carleton University

Course Component: Laboratory, Lecture

CVG 7112 Wood structures and fire (3 units)

Introduction to fire-safe design of wood buildings, brief review of wood products and wood design, prescriptive code requirements, determination of fire-resistance of wood structures through different methods. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity. This course is equivalent to CIVE 5616 at Carleton University.

CVG 7113 Practical applications in fire protection (3 units)

Introduction to the practical application of fire protection engineering from a consulting and a regulatory perspective. Main highlights include performance-based design, fire forensics, emergency preparedness and firefighting. This course is equivalent to CIVE 5617 at Carleton University.

CVG 7114 Probability, Statistics, Stochastic Processes and Statistical Inference in Engineering (3 units)

Fundamental of probability and statistics, (robust and ridge) regression, generalized linear models, sparse models, mixture models, stochastic processes, statistical inference and applications. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity. This course is equivalent to CIVE 5604 at Carleton University.

CVG 7115 Structural Assessment of Historic Buildings (3 units)

General concepts related to conservation of heritage structures; materials, construction techniques and structural components; classical structural analysis approaches; seismic behaviour, damage and collapse mechanisms of historic buildings; modern conservation criteria and practical implementation of repair or strengthening strategies. This course is equivalent to CIVE 5202 at Carleton University.

CVG 7116 Fundamentals of Geomechanics (3 units)

Tensor calculus, Cauchy stress, kinematics of continuum deformation (strain), elasticity for geomaterials, plasticity for geomaterials, constitutive models for soils, Cam-clay model. This course is equivalent to CIVE 5801 at Carleton University.

CVG 7120 Introductory Elasticity (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5101 at Carleton University.

CVG 7121 Advanced Elasticity (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5102 at Carleton University.

CVG 7122 Finite Element Methods Stress Analysis (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5103 at Carleton University.

CVG 7123 Earthquake Analysis and Design of Structures (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5104 at Carleton University.

CVG 7124 Advanced Finite Element Analysis in Structural Mechanics (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5105 at Carleton University.

CVG 7125 Theory of Structural Stability (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5203 at Carleton University.

CVG 7126 Behaviour of Steel Structure (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5204 at Carleton University.

CVG 7127 Analysis of Elastic Structures (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5205 at Carleton University.

CVG 7128 Prestressed Concrete (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5206 at Carleton University.

CVG 7129 Advanced Structural Design (3 units)

CVG 7130 Advanced Reinforced Concrete (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5208 at Carleton University.

CVG 7131 Project Management (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5600 at Carleton University.

CVG 7132 Computer-Aided Design of Building Structures (3 units)

CVG 7137 Dynamics of Structures (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5106 at Carleton University.

CVG 7138 Engineered Masonry Behaviour and Design (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5200 at Carleton University.

CVG 7139 Behaviour and Design of Steel Structures (3 units)

CVG 7140 Statistics, Probabilities and Decision-Making (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5601 at Carleton University.

CVG 7141 Advanced Methods in Computer-Aided Design (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5602 at Carleton University.

CVG 7142 Engineering Management (3 units)

CVG 7143 Design of Steel Bridges (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5605 at Carleton University.

CVG 7144 Design of Concrete Bridges (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5606 at Carleton University.

CVG 7145 Introduction to Bridge Design (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5607 at Carleton University.

CVG 7150 Intercity Transportation, Planning and Management (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5304 at Carleton University.

CVG 7151 Traffic Engineering (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5305 at Carleton University.

CVG 7152 Highway Materials (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5306 at Carleton University.

CVG 7153 Urban Transportation and Management (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5307 at Carleton University.

CVG 7154 Geometric Design (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5308 at Carleton University.

CVG 7155 Intercity Transportation Supply (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5309 at Carleton University.

CVG 7156 Transportation Economics and Policy (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5401 at Carleton University.

CVG 7158 Airport Planning (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5403 at Carleton University.

CVG 7159 Transportation Terminal (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5402 at Carleton University.

CVG 7160 Biofilm Processes in Waste-Water Treatment (3 units)

This course is equivalent to ENVE 5001 at Carleton University.

CVG 7163 Case Studies in Hydrogeology (3 units)

This course is equivalent to ENVE 5302 at Carleton University.

CVG 7164 Multiphase Flow and Contaminant Transport Modelling (3 units)

CVG 7170 Fundamentals of Fire Safety Engineering (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5609 at Carleton University.

CVG 7171 Fire Dynamics I (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5610 at Carleton University.

CVG 7172 Fire Dynamics II (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5613 at Carleton University.

CVG 7173 People in Fires (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5611 at Carleton University.

CVG 7174 Fire Modelling (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5612 at Carleton University.

CVG 7175 Design for Fire Resistance (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5614 at Carleton University.

CVG 7181 Nonlinear Analysis and Design of Advanced Earthquake-Resistant Structures (3 units)

Nonlinear Analysis and Design of Advanced Earthquake-Resistant Structures. Design and construction of nonlinear structural models. Accounting for mass, material behavior, damping, and nonlinear geometry. Use of pushover and time history analysis methods. Design and modelling of structural systems using passive damping devices and isolation systems.

CVG 7182 Introduction to Infrastructure Management (3 units)

Infrastructure management and its relationship to facility and asset management; challenges facing infrastructure managers; tools for effective IM; concept of total quality management; economic analysis of maintenance, rehabilitation and reconstruction; use of life cycle cost analysis in decision making, development and use of IM systems.

CVG 7183 Seepage Through Soils (3 units)

Surface-subsurface water relations. Steady flow. Flownet techniques. Numerical techniques. Seepage analogy models. Anisotropic and layered soils. Water retaining structures. Safety against erosion and piping. Filter design. Steady and non-steady flow towards wells. Multiple well systems. Subsidence due to ground water pumping.

CVG 7184 Blast Load Effects on Structures (3 units)

Threats, risk analysis, vulnerability assessment; explosives: types and mechanisms; load determination; response of structural elements under blast loads, analysis and design for blast loads; blast mitigation, retrofit of structures; post-event assessment.

CVG 7185 Topics in Fire Safety (3 units)

Courses in special topics related to fire safety, not covered by other graduate courses.

CVG 7300 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

This course is equivalent to CIVE 5705 at Carleton University.

CVG 7301 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

CVG 7302 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

CVG 7303 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

CVG 7304 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

CVG 7305 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

CVG 7306 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

CVG 7307 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

CVG 7308 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

CVG 7309 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

CVG 7310 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

CVG 7311 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

CVG 7312 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

CVG 7313 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

CVG 7314 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

CVG 7315 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

CVG 7316 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

CVG 7317 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

CVG 7318 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

CVG 7319 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

CVG 7320 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3 units)

CVG 8366 Doctoral Seminar in Civil Engineering

CVG 9998 Examen général de doctorat / Comprehensive Examination (Phd)

Ce cours est équivalent à CIVE 6902 à la Carleton University. / This course is equivalent to CIVE 6902 at Carleton University.

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The study of project management spans the entire life cycle of a project. To be an effective project manager requires having a strong understanding of the qualitative and quantitative principles of management, economics, computer science and engineering. The development of this understanding constitutes the focus of the graduate program in project and construction management at UBC.

Dr. Sheryl Staub-French

Building Information Modeling (BIM): As the construction industry becomes more and more digitized, and as new technologies are introduced to support this shift, new challenges emerge. These challenges include working collaboratively in digital environments, managing, coordinating and ensuring the quality of facility data and digital deliverables, and extracting useful data to assess performance. The overall goal of BIM research is to address these challenges by developing tools and techniques for BIM use that support project teams with the digital delivery of sustainable buildings through the collaborative use of BIM and related processes and tools.

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Infrastructure and Asset Management: Canada faces an aging infrastructure problem. The estimated replacement value of its municipal roadways stands at $330 billion, while current reinvestment rates are only half of those required to maintain the system in its current condition. Roadway transportation also represents 20% of Canadian greenhouse gas emissions, which can be reduced through the effective design and maintenance planning. These economic and environmental realities have prompted federal, provincial, and municipal agencies to adopt asset management principles to plan and prioritize their investment strategies. The overarching goal of this research focus is the integration of data analytics, reinforcement learning, and stochastic optimization principles to enhance the sustainable management of infrastructure systems.

Construction Economics and Productivity: The rising price to build and deliver infrastructure poses significant challenges to engineers, builders and policymakers alike. We leverage econometric methods to help explain this phenomenon. We work with construction firms and governmental agencies to use our findings to improve their operations and planning. This research particularly emphasizes measuring and improving productivity growth in the construction sector. Productivity growth is the driver of long-term economic growth. Invariant of country, time-period, or industry, higher productivity producers enjoy better incomes and improved quality of life standards relative to their competitors.

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Design, Construction and Maintenance of Responsive Environments :

With the rapid development of internet-of-things, biometric sensing and machine learning, the reality of responsive environments (i.e., built environments automatically transform in form and function based on human needs and desires) has never been closer to our grasp. Research in this area integrates sensing, virtual and augmented reality, robotics and machine learning into the design, construction, and facility management of built environments on both building and urban infrastructure level. The vision of responsive environments enables the abstraction of the built environment and its occupants through sensors embedded in civil infrastructures and worn by occupants. This vision also bridges the gap between the information gained from the sensors and the actions taken by the decision makers (e.g., occupants or computer programs controlling the building systems). Active topics in this research area include (1) design and construction of responsive buildings through machine learning and construction robotics, (2) optimal control of systems in buildings using historic sensor data and machine learning, and (3) plan and development of smart cities and connected communities through internet-of-things and city-scale digital twins.

The project and construction management program at UBC provides students with a holistic understanding of the tools and frameworks required to be successful project managers. Our core curriculum covers key competencies in project scheduling, economics, computer and simulation methods, management, law, and leadership. The core program is complemented by elective offerings both within Civil Engineering and across campus (e.g., Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration and the Department of Computer Science).

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Everyone deserves to succeed. But today, for too many Canadians, especially Millennials and Gen Z, your hard work isn’t paying off like it did for previous generations. Your paycheque doesn’t go as far as costs go up, and saving enough seems harder and harder. It doesn’t have to be this way. Every generation should get a fair chance to get ahead.

One of the biggest pressures on young people right now is housing. Faced with a shortage of housing options and increasingly high rent and home prices, it feels like the deck is stacked against them. But it doesn’t have to be – with a Team Canada effort, we can change that. We need to bring home prices back within reach by increasing housing supply right across the board – and quickly. We’ve already taken bold action to build more homes, faster, improve access to housing, and make homes more affordable – and we know there is more to be done. That means cutting red tape to fast-track construction, but also building the infrastructure to support more homes in vibrant, liveable, and growing communities.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced key measures from the upcoming Budget 2024 to cut red tape, build more homes, and help communities grow.

These measures include:

• Topping-up the Housing Accelerator Fund with an additional $400 million , so more municipalities can cut red tape, fast-track home construction, and invest in affordable housing. Since launching the now $4.4 billion Housing Accelerator Fund last year, the federal government has signed 179 agreements across the country to fast-track more than 750,000 homes over the next decade. Today’s $400 million top-up will fast-track an additional 12,000 new homes in the next three years.
• $1 billion available for municipalities to support urgent infrastructure needs that will directly create more housing.
• Require municipalities to broadly adopt four units as-of-right and allow more “missing middle” homes, including duplexes, triplexes, townhouses, and other multi-unit apartments.
• Implement a three-year freeze on increasing development charges from April 2, 2024, levels for municipalities with a population greater than 300,000.
• Adopt forthcoming changes to the National Building Code to support more accessible, affordable, and climate-friendly housing options.
• Require as-of-right construction for the government’s upcoming Housing Design Catalogue.
• Implement measures from the Home Buyers’ Bill of Rights and Renters’ Bill of Rights.
• Provinces will have until January 1, 2025, to secure an agreement, and territories will have until April 1, 2025. If a province or territory does not secure an agreement by their respective deadline, their funding allocation will be transferred to the municipal stream. The federal government will work with territorial governments to ensure the actions in their agreements are suitable to their distinct needs.
• Eliminate all mandatory minimum parking requirements within 800 metres of a high-frequency transit line.
• Allow high-density housing within 800 metres of a high-frequency transit line.
• Allow high-density housing within 800 metres of post-secondary institutions.
• Complete a Housing Needs Assessment for all communities with a population greater than 30,000.

This is about making homes more affordable by increasing supply and making the housing market fairer – for renters, for homeowners, and for Canadians trying to find a place of their own. Growing communities need quality infrastructure in order to build more homes, faster – and we are there to support them with these generational investments.

We are working with provinces, territories, and municipalities to remove barriers to home building, including by allowing multiplexes as-of-right, encouraging affordable rentals, speeding up permitting and approvals processes, and building affordable homes near public transit stations, especially for students, seniors, and young families. We’re not just building homes, faster – we’re building communities from the ground up.

No single player can fill Canada’s housing shortage on its own. More must be done and all of Team Canada – the federal government, provinces and territories, Indigenous partners, cities and towns, the private sector, labour, and non-profits – must work together to ensure everyone has an affordable place to call home.

Alongside today’s action to build more homes, we’re protecting renters, delivering stronger public health care, making life more affordable, and creating good jobs, to make sure every generation can get ahead. We will be announcing further action to do this, and especially to build more homes, faster – to ensure no generation is left behind.

“We need more affordable homes, and we need the infrastructure to help build these homes. That’s why in Budget 2024, we’re building more infrastructure, building more homes, and helping more Canadians find a place to call their own. This is about fairness ‒ making sure communities have the safe, quality housing they need to get ahead.” The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada

“Since we launched the Housing Accelerator Fund last year, we have cut enough red tape to build 750,000 new homes over the next decade. It is working, so we are investing another $400 million to build even more homes, faster in more communities across the country. Alongside these essential zoning reforms, we are helping communities build the infrastructure needed to build more homes, by investing $6 billion through our new Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund. We are putting homeownership back within reach for every generation, and especially for Millennials and Gen Z.” The Hon. Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance

“Since launching the Housing Accelerator Fund, we have been working directly with communities across the country to dramatically change how homes are built within them, to ensure that people have the homes they need at prices they can afford. There is more work to do, and the announcements made today will go a long way toward ending Canada’s housing crisis and ensuring that more Canadians have a place to call their own.” The Hon. Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

Quick Facts

• The Government of Canada’s Budget 2024 will be tabled in the House of Commons by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
• Restore generational fairness for renters, particularly Millennials and Gen Z, by taking new action to protect renters’ rights and unlock pathways for them to become homeowners.
• Save more young families money and help more moms return to their careers by building more affordable child care spaces and training more early childhood educators across Canada.
• Create a National School Food Program to ensure every child has the best start in life, with the food they need to learn and grow, no matter their circumstances.
• On November 9, 2023, we signed a historic Housing Accelerator Fund agreement with the Province of Quebec.
• Building on the success of the 2023 agreement, the federal government will continue to work closely with Quebec to build more homes for Quebecers, including by delivering additional funding through the Housing Accelerator Fund and the new Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund.
• Since 2015, the Canada Community-Building Fund has provided $24.2 billion to 3,600 communities across the country. The Fund has supported important infrastructure projects to help communities across the country become more livable for generations to come, such as the revitalization of the historic downtown in Oakville, Ontario, the broadband connectivity project in the Regional District of Central Kootenay, British Columbia, and upgrades to the water system in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
• Since 2017, the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has made investment commitments of over $11 billion in more than 50 projects, and catalyzed over $31 billion in total investment, to address critical infrastructure gaps in communities across the country. This includes supporting improved public transit, broadband, clean power, and green infrastructure. Last week, the CIB introduced its new Infrastructure for Housing Initiative , designed to improve communities’ access to the low-cost financing needed to build housing-enabling infrastructure.
• The Apartment Construction Loan Program , a $40+ billion initiative that boosts the construction of new rental homes by providing low-cost financing to homebuilders. Since 2017, the Apartment Construction Loan Program has committed over $18 billion in loans to support the creation of more than 48,000 new rental homes. It is on track to build 101,000 new rental homes across Canada by 2031-32.
• The Affordable Housing Fund , a $14+ billion initiative that supports the creation of new market and below-market rental housing and the repair and renewal of existing housing. It is designed to attract partnerships and investments to develop projects that meet a broad spectrum of housing needs, from shelters to affordable homeownership. As of December 31, 2023, the Fund has committed $8+ billion to repair or renew over 150,000 homes and support the construction of more than 32,000 new homes.
• The Rapid Housing Initiative , a $4 billion fund that is fast-tracking the construction of 15,500 new affordable homes for people experiencing homelessness or in severe housing need by 2026. The Rapid Housing Initiative also supports the acquisition of existing buildings for the purpose of rehabilitation or conversion to permanent affordable housing units, focusing on the housing needs of the most vulnerable, including people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, women fleeing domestic violence, seniors, Indigenous Peoples, and persons with disabilities.
• Progress on these and other programs and initiatives under Canada’s National Housing Strategy are updated quarterly at  www.placetocallhome.ca . The Housing Funding Initiatives Map  shows affordable housing projects that have been developed.
• Since 2015, the federal government has helped almost two million Canadians find a place to call home.

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Examining Lunar Soil for Moon-Based Construction

Mse graduate katie koube is part of a team leading lunar soil analysis for nasa’s mmpact project.

Most people are familiar with the iconic photograph of astronaut Buzz Aldrin’s boot print on the surface of the moon. But what, exactly, is in the soil that holds the imprint?

The answer to this question is more than a fleeting curiosity — it’s essential knowledge for NASA’s Artemis program, which aims to build a permanent base on the moon. While researchers understand the general makeup of the lunar soil, Northwestern University mineralogist  Steven Jacobsen  has received funding from NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center to further unravel the mystery of the dubious dust.

Because the cost of bringing traditional building materials from Earth is incredibly high, NASA has partnered with robotics and artificial intelligence company  ICON Technology Inc.  to explore new methods for building a lunar outpost using the moon’s own resources. But before ICON can build structures with the moon’s soil, the team first needs to understand the soil’s exact composition, which can change drastically from one sample to the next. 

To characterize these samples, Jacobsen is working closely with his former student Katie Koube (’14), now a materials scientist at ICON, to analyze various samples using Northwestern’s facilities. Their end goal is to create a library of potential sample compositions, which will be used to optimize parameters for the building process.

“Off-world construction comes with many challenges,” said Jacobsen, the project’s principal investigator. “The moon’s soil is not like that on Earth. On the moon, soil is formed from meteoroid impacts that have crushed the surface. So, the moon is essentially coated in a thick layer of pulverized flour. The types of minerals and glass found in lunar soil depend on many factors. The material can vary widely within even a small area.”

Jacobsen is a professor of Earth and planetary sciences at Northwestern’s  Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences . He also is a faculty affiliate with the  Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy  and the  Center for Engineering Sustainability and Resilience . Members of the project also include Laura Gardner and Tirzah Abbott, who are PhD candidates in  Jacobsen’s lab . 

The dangers of dust

 With plans to travel back and forth to the moon more regularly, NASA first needs a reliable landing pad. Otherwise, every time a lunar lander makes contact with the moon’s surface, it will kick up destructive dust that could gum up equipment and damage the surrounding habitat.

“Each particle of dust on the moon is jagged and angular,” Koube said. “When you think of grains of sand on Earth, they are rounded because weathering removes all those rough edges. Without weathering, the particles remain bumpy and sharp. So, if a rocket lands directly on the moon’s surface, it stirs up abrasive dust that basically sandblasts the whole area.” 

In November 2022,  NASA selected ICON for a $57.2 million grant  to develop lunar construction technology. The contract builds upon previous NASA and Department of Defense funding for ICON’s Project Olympus to research and develop space-based construction systems to support planned exploration of the moon and beyond. ICON’s Olympus system is intended to be a multipurpose construction system primarily using local lunar and Martian resources as building materials to further the efforts of NASA as well as commercial organizations to establish a sustained lunar presence. ICON is already using its advanced 3D-printing technology to build homes on Earth. By putting multipurpose in situ resource utilization (ISRU)-based lunar construction systems on the moon, the team aims to use lunar resources as the building blocks for construction.

“It’s not feasible to send traditional Earth-based construction equipment and materials to the moon,” Jacobsen said. “The payload would be too heavy. So, this plan is a lot more practical. Just as the first bricks on Earth were made out of terrestrial soil, the first bricks on the moon will be made out of lunar soil.”

Simulated soil samples

After ICON received NASA’s funding, Koube, who graduated with a dual degree from Northwestern’s materials science and Earth and planetary sciences programs in 2014, contacted Jacobsen to lead sample analysis. The pair assembled a team that works with NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, under the Space Technology Mission Directorate’s Moon to Mars Planetary Autonomous Construction Technologies (MMPACT) project.

At Northwestern, analysis is already underway. Gardner and Abbott currently are using various microscopy techniques to analyze eight lunar simulants — faux moon soil that is designed to mimic the real thing — and synthetic plagioclase, a brittle, greyish-white mineral that is a major constituent of moon rock. Then, the team will compare the lunar simulants to actual samples collected from the Apollo missions.

“Of course, we know from Apollo missions what’s in lunar dirt — and that it’s very heterogenous (or variable),” Jacobsen said. “Our job is to anticipate the likely variability in lunar soil and come up with a way to measure it on the fly, onboard the 3D printer.”

So far, the researchers have noticed vast differences among the lunar simulants. In some minerals, the team has detected hydrogen — a component of water, which is not abundant in minerals on the moon. They also are on the lookout for mineral impurities in the simulants that are not expected on the lunar surface. The team can then focus on materials and chemical variations that the construction processes are more likely to encounter. 

No scoop is the same

After determining variability in realistic samples, the researchers will probe how the composition of dirt can affect the melting process used in robotic construction. Once on the moon, ICON’s multi-purpose ISRU-based lunar construction systems will scoop up lunar soil and melt it for printing. After printing, the melted dirt will harden and cool into a ceramic material.

“On Earth, you can gather clay and fire it in a kiln to make ceramics,” Jacobsen said. “But the properties of lunar soil are such that it needs to be melted first. Different minerals in lunar dirt melt at different rates, so the 3D-printing process is very sensitive to changes in mineralogy.”

And, of course, no sample is the same. One scoop of lunar dirt might have a different melting point than the next scoop. The 3D-printing technology needs to be nimble enough to know how to handle these subtle differences. That’s where Jacobsen’s sample library comes into play. By enabling the 3D printer to be prepared for all potential compositions, it can perform diagnostics of each scoop and then adjust its laser parameters for heating and cooling.

“Without understanding the characteristics of the soil, it’s difficult to understand the variability of the final printed materials,” Jacobsen said. “Using the library that we create from simulants — cross-checked against the lunar soil — the printer will know how to process each piece to produce the best ceramic. That detailed library of information will play a part in making the imagined outpost a reality.”

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Indian-origin builder shot dead at construction site in Canada's Edmonton

An indian-canadian builder was shot dead at a construction site in edmonton. one more person also died in the daytime shooting..

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• Buta Singh Gill, an Indian-origin builder, shot dead in Canada's Edmonton
• Gill owned a construction company
• Shooting occurred at a construction site

Buta Singh Gill, an Indian-origin construction company owner, was shot dead at a construction site in Canada's Edmonton city. A close friend said that Gill was a prominent member of a Sikh temple in the city and had "strong ties to the Punjabi community".

Another person, whose identity was not immediately known, was also killed in the daytime shooting which took place on Monday in the city's Cavanagh area.

According to reports, Gill owned Gill Built Homes Ltd., a luxury home building company based in Edmonton.

Confirming the shooting, the Edmonton Police Service said "there were no immediate concerns for public safety".

"Police are asking citizens to avoid the area of Cavanagh Blvd SW and 30 Avenue SW while police investigate a shooting that occurred in the residential area around noon," it said in a post on X shortly after the shooting which also injured a 51-year-old man, who is in hospital with serious life-threatening injuries.

Following the shooting, about 50 people, a majority of them from the South Asian home-builders community, gathered at the scene.

Speaking at the scene, former city councillor Mohinder Banga said that Gill, who he had known for several years, was shot dead while he was checking on his workers at the construction site.

Banga said the victim had "strong ties to the Punjabi community and was such a religious and helpful person", CBC News reported.

“He was ready and willing to help anybody who needed help, in whatever situation. He was a prominent member our Sikh temple on St. Albert Trail,” Global News quoted the former city councillor as saying.

"This guy helped everybody by going out of his own way and suffering his own losses... Why would somebody hurt him?"

“(The) Punjabi community, East Indian community is a close-knit community, and they all want to be here so that, you know, if they can help in any way, they would be able to," Banga said, adding that Gill leaves behind his wife and their two children. Published By: Karishma Saurabh Kalita Published On: Apr 9, 2024

Report expects Canadian home prices to hit record highs in 2026

Despite approval for new builds, rental construction has been slowed by labour challenges, says economist.

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The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is forecasting home purchase prices could match peak levels seen in early 2022 by next year and reach new highs by 2026.

The agency's latest housing market outlook, released Thursday morning, said affordability in the home ownership market will be a concern for the next three years as declining mortgage rates and the country's strongest population growth since the 1950s will likely spur a rebound in home sales and prices.

Home sales dropped by around one-third from their peak in early 2021 to the end of 2023, while prices fell by nearly 15 per cent over that time, CMHC said.

"During this time, the pool of potential homebuyers grew through robust population growth, increased savings and higher incomes," the report said.

WATCH | CMHC economist says rental markets likely to remain tight across Canada for next year:

Higher prices, slower construction forecast in housing outlook

"As mortgage rates and economic uncertainty decrease in the second half of 2024, we expect buyers to start returning to the market."

The report said the resurgence would also be driven by a shift in demand toward lower-priced homes and markets across Canada.

The agency predicts sales activity from 2025 to 2026 will slightly surpass the past 10-year average but remain below the record levels recorded from 2020 to 2021, due to how expensive housing remains.

CMHC also says housing starts in Canada are expected to decline this year before recovering in 2025 and 2026, reflecting the lagged effect of higher interest rates on new construction.

• Apartment construction surged last year but demand still outpacing supply, says CMHC

A report last week from the agency showed construction began on 137,915 new units last year across Canada's six largest cities, a level that was roughly in line with those of the past three years due to a surge of new apartments.

The CMHC says despite an increase in rental housing coming on the market in 2023, supply is not forecast to keep up with demand, leading to higher rents and lower vacancy rates in the coming years.

"Unfavourable financing conditions are expected to make it more difficult for homebuilders to start new rental projects in 2024," CMHC chief economist Bob Dugan said in a statement.

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"We anticipate by 2025-2026 lower interest rates, continued government support, and policies encouraging greater density in urban centres should make more projects viable."

CMHC economist Michael Mak says despite many rental homes receiving approval for construction, several factors, including labour challenges in the construction industry, are slowing down construction. 

"We actually do see … a record number of under construction inventory. A lot of this has been started in the past few years," he says, adding these projects are expected to finish in the next one to three years. 

"We're going to see a lot of these rental apartments … being put on market. So that is the silver lining that we were going to see right now."

• For many in B.C. finding a rental has become a full-time job, competition is fierce

On a regional basis, the CMHC forecasts Ontario and B.C. will drive the decline in national housing starts this year, warning developers may struggle to boost even apartment construction amid challenges such as financing costs.

It expects the Prairie provinces to perform well, citing affordable home prices and a stronger economic outlook that will likely attract homebuyers and job seekers, leading to increased construction.

In Quebec, housing starts are expected to grow but remain below post-pandemic levels after a sharp decline in new home construction last year.

It said the Atlantic region will likely see less pressure on new home construction than it has since 2022 from unusually strong migration, as starts in certain eastern provinces "will remain historically robust but will realign more closely with weaker population growth."

B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon said he's confident the province will "out surpass" CMHC's housing start projections for the country and notes the report doesn't take into account changes being enacted by governments. 

"It's a projection and it's based on rising interest rates … [that] put a lot of pressure on housing projects throughout Canada," he said. 

"I do believe B.C. will continue to lead the country in housing starts. We led per capita the entire country last year and we're going to continue leading the country in the coming years."

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Sammy Hudes is a business reporter with The Canadian Press

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