FREE TO ATTEND SESSIONS AT BUILDEX ALBERTA

Wednesday, October 22
11:30am – 12:30pm

The property management industry in Alberta is currently facing a significant demographic shift, with a large percentage of experienced professionals nearing retirement. This session explores the widening knowledge gap, the lack of defined career pathways, and how academic institutions and industry associations are stepping in to help bridge it. Attendees will hear how work-integrated learning, mentorship, and cross-sector engagement are shaping the next generation of property professionals.

Wednesday, October 22
1:00pm - 2:00pm

The construction industry is undergoing a transformation, with new technologies like AI, automation, and energy-efficient solutions offering significant opportunities. However, many businesses face challenges in adopting these innovations. This panel will highlight Alberta-based resources available that help the industry navigate these challenges by providing access to expertise, facilities, and support.

Wednesday, October 22
2:30pm – 3:30pm

Alberta’s regulatory environment and affordability focus often push decarbonization and sustainability to the sidelines. This year’s Engineering keynote tackles how industry leaders can reframe sustainability as a core element of quality and future viability. The panelists will explore case studies, financing pathways, and policy adaptations that are moving sustainability into the mainstream of Alberta’s challenging market.

Thursday, October 23
10:00am - 11:00am

This keynote panel will explore the future of accessibility and universal design in architecture, focusing on how and, importantly, why the industry is moving beyond building code compliance to create inclusive spaces that benefit everyone. A panel of experts will challenge conventional approaches by demonstrating how universal design principles can become a catalyst for architectural innovation, leading to spaces that are not only more inclusive but also more sophisticated, sustainable, and marketable.

Thursday, October 23
11:30am - 12:30pm

Interior design has emerged as a crucial determinant of human health and wellbeing. From material selection to spatial configuration, every design decision has the potential to impact occupant health outcomes. This session explores evidence-based interior design strategies that transform spaces into catalysts for wellness, exploring how thoughtful design choices can create environments that actively promote physical health, mental wellbeing, and social connection across diverse user groups.

Thursday, October 23
1:00pm - 2:00pm

With an ongoing need for affordable housing, this panel brings together experts who have successfully transformed affordable housing concepts into completed projects, sharing proven strategies for overcoming today's cost, regulatory, and market pressures. From efficient design approaches to innovative funding models and construction techniques, panelists will provide actionable insights based on real-world experience. Attendees will learn about practical tactics to accelerate affordable housing development in challenging environments.

Wednesday, October 22
2:15pm- 2:45pm

Sponsor: Vectorworks

Discover what Vectorworks Architect can do for your design process and your architectural projects. Join the speaker as they go from initial hand sketch to drawing, modelling, and rendering in a fully integrated BIM workflow – all within Vectorworks. Whether you are an architect or designer who is looking for a flexible, design-oriented solution or you are an existing Vectorworks user who wants to take your practice further, this seminar is for you.

Wednesday, October 22
2:45pm - 3:15pm

Sponsor: NBS

The presentation will offer an overview of the current state of specification technology in Canada before discussing how and when specifications could or should be integrated with a BIM model in Vectorworks or Autodesk Revit. Ultimately, the information and process presented will improve the quality of contract specifications produced and reduce risk by helping to create a digital twin of the project.

Wednesday, October 22
3:30pm- 4:30pm

Sponsor: SSRIA

Join the Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA) for an engaging showcase highlighting cutting-edge technologies and processes driving Alberta’s transition to a zero-carbon built environment. This session connects AEC professionals, building owners, and innovators with companies developing solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in building construction and operations. Attendees will explore scalable, energy-efficient technologies through dynamic pitches, discover opportunities for collaboration, and gain insights into sustainable practices shaping the future of Alberta’s building landscape. Don’t miss this chance to network with industry leaders and learn how to integrate low-carbon innovations into your projects.

Thursday, October 23
11:30am - 12:30pm

In this engaging, fast-paced session, up to five local, emerging firms will pitch their cutting-edge solutions to a panel of top local construction business leaders, including some of Canada’s most innovative and fastest-growing companies. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in the judging process and receive an exclusive invitation to connect with these forward-thinking tech firms and builders.

Wednesday, October 22

2:30pm - 3:45pm

Stay ahead of the curve with this focused knowledge and networking session led by lawyers from McCarthy Tetrault LLP’s Construction and Project Disputes Team. The presentation team that “wrote the book” on this area of law will explore the latest legal developments affecting major construction projects. Afterward, enjoy a mixer with refreshments.

Sponsored by ABEC South

Wednesday, October 22

4:30pm - 6:30pm

Enjoy complimentary drinks and live entertainment while forging valuable professional connections with professionals from all sectors of the built environment. Head to the Central Bar between 4:30pm and 6:00pm on Wednesday.

Wednesday, October 22

Thursday, October 23

11:30am - 12:30pm

Back by popular demand! The built environment's version of speed dating. Join a memorable fast-paced event that introduces you to a wide range of design, construction and real estate industry professionals in a short and efficient format.

Wednesday, October 22

1:15pm - 2:00pm

4:00pm - 4:30pm

Thursday, October 23

10:00am - 11:00am

2:00pm - 2:30pm

New! Networking mixers provides architecture and interior design professionals, sustainability and decarbonization advocates, and homebuilders and renovators into an environment to connect with industry peers. Attendees will network, exchange ideas, and explore collaborative opportunities while building valuable professional relationships.