Construction & building technology
Innovative Materials
We help clients build with better materials: lower in carbon, faster to install and longer lasting, chosen on evidence and specified so they perform.
Our approach
New materials and building systems can cut construction time, cost and emissions, but only when they suit the project and meet code. We research and compare options, including systems proven in Europe, review their testing and certification, and detail them so they can be approved and built correctly in Canada.
What we deliver
Mass timber
Cross-laminated timber and glulam structures for low-carbon buildings.
Prefabricated panel systems
Insulated and panelized wall and floor systems for faster construction.
Insulated concrete forms
Durable, energy-efficient wall systems for homes and multi-unit buildings.
Low-carbon concrete
Mixes with reduced cement content and supplementary materials.
High-performance envelopes
Advanced glazing, insulation and air barrier products.
Structural strengthening
Fibre-reinforced polymer and other systems for strengthening existing structures.
Material evaluation
Comparison of cost, performance, durability and code acceptance.
Typical projects
- Low-carbon and net-zero buildings
- Multi-unit and affordable housing
- Fast-track construction
- Strengthening existing structures
- Prototype and demonstration buildings
- Manufacturers entering the Canadian market
How it works
Define goals
Cost, schedule, carbon and performance targets are agreed.
Compare options
Materials and systems are evaluated against those targets.
Specify and detail
The selected products are designed, detailed and specified.
Support approval
Documents for building officials, and review on site.
Why ASE GROUP
One team, every discipline
Design, engineering and construction in one group, so nothing falls between separate consultants.
One point of contact
A single project lead coordinates everyone involved and keeps you informed at every stage.
Designed for Ontario
Work that meets the Ontario Building Code and stands up to the Canadian climate.
Need innovative materials?
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