{"id":31416,"date":"2023-02-28T18:50:05","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T23:50:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clf.sandbox1.nikijones.com\/?p=31416"},"modified":"2024-08-07T15:19:28","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T22:19:28","slug":"nexii-offsite-construction-rapid-assembly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carbonleadershipforum.org\/it\/nexii-offsite-construction-rapid-assembly\/","title":{"rendered":"Nexii: Low Carbon Opportunity via Offsite Construction and Rapid Assembly"},"content":{"rendered":"

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by Zosia Brown, Vice-president\u00a0<\/span>of Sustainability, and <\/span>Sara Turner,\u00a0<\/span>Sustainability Analyst<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Nexii Building Solutions is dedicated to sustainability across our operations and products. Our mission to build a vibrant future for people and planet catalyzes our goals to lower embodied carbon, improve energy efficiency, and achieve near-zero waste.<\/p>\n

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Nexii roof panel installation<\/p><\/div>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

About Nexii<\/h2>\n

Nexii is a green construction company. We design, manufacture, and assemble green buildings and products that are sustainable, cost-effective, and climate resilient. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Nexii currently operates plants in Squamish, B.C. and Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Nexii is scaling up to supply all North American markets with industrial, commercial retail, multi-story, and residential buildings, as well as EV charging infrastructure.<\/p>\n

We collaborate with leading global companies to develop breakthrough products and services through our Integrated Technology Partnership (ITP) program. Nexii\u2019s building technology partners include\u00a0<\/span>Honeywell<\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>Trane Technologies<\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>Siemens<\/a>, and\u00a0<\/span>Pella<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Nexii buildings are occupied by major brands, including Popeyes, Scotiabank, Marriott, and Applegreen.<\/p>\n

Nexii\u2019s Commitments<\/h2>\n

Sustainability is core to Nexii\u2019s mission. In 2022, we released our inaugural\u00a0<\/span>Sustainability and Impact Report<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>outlining 14 commitments, three of which are tied to embodied carbon:<\/p>\n

1. 50% less embodied carbon in Nexii products by 2025[1]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Nexii walls are estimated to have an average of 31% less embodied carbon than conventional construction, such as precast and tilt-up concrete equivalent designs. To get to 50%, Nexii is pursuing a suite of strategies including: zero emission manufacturing plants, innovative materials and panel designs, integration with mass timber, and design for reuse.<\/p>\n

2. Net zero carbon across our operations and value chain by 2030[2]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Nexii has committed to the Science-Based Target Initiative (SBTi) Net-Zero Standard. We are taking\u00a0<\/span>active measures<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>to decarbonize manufacturing plants through energy efficiency measures, electrification of equipment, and investment in renewable energy. Our commitment to responsible material sourcing, lean and low-carbon manufacturing, and engaging our supply chain on climate action helps Nexii deliver on our corporate Net Zero targets.<\/p>\n

3. Zero Waste certified manufacturing within 2 years of opening each plant<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nexii is committed to embedding Zero Waste principles into our design and manufacturing process,\u00a0<\/span>achieving zero-waste certification at our plants<\/a>, and eliminating waste on our construction sites. We are actively developing relationships with suppliers and local reuse markets for end-of-life materials we generate.\u00a0 Nexii incorporates circularity principles into our approach by designing products for disassembly and reuse. This helps significantly extend the life of valuable building materials and reduce the landfill waste that is common from building demolition and conventional end-of-life practice.<\/p>\n

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Industry-Wide Innovation<\/h2>\n

High Performance Envelope<\/h4>\n

Prefabricated construction has historically been limited to low-to-mid-rise buildings. Nexii\u2019s lighter weight, high-performance cladding panel can be applied to buildings of any height when supported by an internal structure.<\/p>\n

The 9-storey\u00a0<\/span>Courtyard by Marriott hotel<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>features 770 Nexii envelope panels. Our panels are precision manufactured using 3D software, enabling them to fit together like jigsaw pieces onsite, creating an airtight building envelope. This improves the building\u2019s energy efficiency and significantly lowers operational costs and carbon emissions year on year.<\/p>\n

Results:<\/p>\n