The Wood Innovation and Design Centre (WIDC), one of the tallest contemporary wood buildings in North America, officially opened October 31, 2014, on budget and on time, further positioning B.C. as a leader in wood innovation and design.

Construction of the 29.5-metre, six-storey high WIDC began in 2013 with 13 different B.C. companies working collaboratively and employing about 250 staff throughout the province.