In November 2014, the Department supported the conduct of a large-scale demonstration fire at the facilities of the National Research Council of Canada (NRC). The demonstration fire was carried out to support a high-rise building construction project in Quebec City. The aim was to demonstrate how a massive wooden structure could withstand severe fire exposure conditions of at least two hours. The structure consisted of a vertical shaft of massive timber construction designed for an exit elevator or staircase. The demonstration fire was carried out by a team made up of FPInnovations, Nordic Engineered Wood, GHL