NRC — Civil infrastructure and related structures testing facilities

For construction and infrastructure-focused businesses, validating how concrete systems perform over time can make the difference between a reliable asset and costly repairs down the road. The NRC — Civil infrastructure and related structures testing facilities program gives companies across Canada access to advanced testing environments designed to assess the real-world life cycle performance of concrete infrastructure. Rather than providing cash funding, this National Research Council of Canada initiative supports businesses through fee-for-service access to specialized facilities, equipment, and technical expertise that are difficult to replicate in-house.

The program is particularly relevant for companies involved in construction, engineering, materials development, or infrastructure rehabilitation. Using both small- and full-scale testing setups, businesses can evaluate new technologies, materials, and remediation approaches under controlled conditions. This includes impact testing and long-term, multi-year experiments on concrete structures and buried utilities, helping firms refine design decisions, improve durability, and better predict performance over time. The insights gained can reduce future maintenance costs, extend asset lifespan, and support more informed infrastructure management strategies.

By working directly with NRC researchers and facilities, businesses also benefit from access to a broader network of technical and academic expertise. For organizations considering investments in concrete infrastructure innovation or rehabilitation, learning more about how this program can support your testing and development needs is a logical next step.