Campus Locations
St. James
200 King St. E.
Toronto, ON
M5A 3W8
416-415-2000
Casa Loma
160 Kendal Ave
Toronto, ON
M5R 1M3
416-415-2000
Waterfront
51 Dockside Dr.
Toronto, ON
M5A 0B6
416-415-2000
Applied Research at George Brown Polytechnic
Applied research is integral to George Brown’s Polytechnic culture and facilitates the skill development necessary to be successful in a constantly changing labour market. This hands-on, technical, applied research allows students to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts and develop collaborative partnerships with local communities, industries and government. With over 55,000 sq. ft. of space dedicated to applied research, no matter how big a challenge may be, George Brown has a space to solve it.
George Brown’s Areas research centres include:
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George Brown Polytechnic and its first applied Master’s program
George Brown is embracing its polytechnic roots with a new name: George Brown Polytechnic. The rebrand reflects the institution’s long-standing focus on practical, career-ready education, strong industry partnerships, skilled trades, and work-integrated learning. More than a name change, it signals a broader commitment to applied research, industry-driven programs, and preparing students for a rapidly evolving workforce.
The launch of the Master of Construction Management marks a major milestone in this transformation as George Brown Polytechnic’s first applied master’s program. Designed to prepare professionals for senior leadership roles, the program combines advanced construction knowledge with practical, industry-focused learning. Together, the rebrand and master’s program position George Brown Polytechnic to drive innovation, strengthen workforce readiness, and support the future growth of Canada’s construction industry.
Tapping Into Mass Timber Construction
George Brown Polytechnic has emerged as a leader in Ontario’s mass timber sector, with its landmark Limberlost Place project helping drive changes to provincial building codes. The project supported Ontario’s Advanced Wood Construction Action Plan, which promotes made-in-Ontario wood products, removes regulatory barriers, encourages innovation and investment, and builds confidence in advanced wood construction. Limberlost Place, Ontario’s first institutional mass timber building designed for net-zero carbon emissions, helped pave the way for code changes allowing encapsulated mass timber construction up to 18 storeys, up from six. Its award-winning design and open sharing of construction techniques demonstrate how George Brown is advancing sustainable building, education, and economic growth across Ontario.