Connecting Western Canada's Building & Construction Industries
Join BC’s leading design, construction and real estate professionals. Access transformative ideas and cutting-edge products changing the built environment. Drive your projects forward.
2025 call for speakers!
Submit your proposal today for the 2026 conference program!
8,000+
Industry Professionals
340+
Trailblazing Exhibitors
200+
Expert Speakers
10
Networking Events
2026 call for speakers is open!
Applications for BUILDEX Vancouver 2026 call for speakers are now open! Review the guidelines and submit your proposal today.
BUILDEX Vancouver, designed to meet your needs
Learn
With more than 90 sessions and 200+ industry speakers, the BUILDEX Vancouver 2025 conference program spanned topics on code and policy updates, accessible and adaptable design, risk mitigation and management, and much more. Selected sessions were accredited for continuing education credits by AIBC, IDCEC, BC Housing, PMI and BOMI.
Source
With more than 350+ cutting-edge exhibitors featured, the BUILDEX trade show floor offered a look at the latest products and services that are transforming our industry, allowing you to uncover your next project partner.
Network
BUILDEX Vancouver 2025 was THE platform for connecting with industry experts, leaders, and visionaries from across BC's built environment. From young professionals to industry veterans, startups to multinational companies, there were tons of connections made at BUILDEX.
New for 2025!
WoodWorks at BUILDEX
BUILDEX and Canadian Wood Council’s exciting new collaboration brought WoodWorks to BUILDEX in 2025, integrating WoodWorks’ technical expertise and wood products industry representation into BUILDEX Vancouver. This collaboration builds on a shared commitment to advancing Canada’s built environment and expands BUILDEX’s focus on innovative materials, design, and construction practices.
Innovation & Networking Hub
The Innovation & Networking Hub was a new stage on the BUILDEX trade show floor that featured free to attend event content, live demo sessions, panel discussions and networking events. Topics covered included Digital Innovation in the Modular Housing Supply Chain, Architectural Precast Concrete Wall Panels, and more. Plus, the first ever Speed Networking and the Italian Chamber of Commerce's Canada - Italy Green Building Forum.
Contech Showcase
Western Canada is a con-tech supercluster and fastest growing hub for AI-in-Construction R&D, with over 60 established and emerging technology firms. The Contech Showcase, powered by Prairies Proptech, highlighted innovative local technology firms revolutionizing the construction and real-estate industry with AI-driven solutions addressing workforce safety, productivity, cost management, and sustainability.
Back, and better than ever
Smart Solutions for Less Carbon
Provincial and municipal regulations are making new buildings more energy-efficient, climate-resilient and climate-friendly, with the focus now shifting to existing assets. Whether you've been working on new or existing buildings, large or small buildings, operational or embodied emissions, the Smart Solutions for Less Carbon had something to offer all professions of the building industry. Spotlighting eight sessions in this stream provided by ZEBx, B2E, CLF BC and the BCRA, all building decarbonization programs of the Zero Emissions Innovation Centre (ZEIC), to stay on top of the changes.
VRCA Connector Lounge
The VRCA Connector Lounge was back and better than ever for 2025! Hosted by the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) in partnership with the BC Construction Association (BCCA), this buzzing hub was the ultimate destination for industry professionals, leaders, and innovators to connect, network, and share insights.
PAMA Networking Area
The Property Management & Building Operations tradeshow floor featured the PAMA Networking Area, the Property Management & Building Operations Learning Lab, and a range of product and service providers specifically serving the real estate professional community.
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Territorial Acknowledgment
BUILDEX Vancouver takes place on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.