Vancouver Convention Centre West
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.
9,000+
Industry Professionals
350+
Trailblazing Exhibitors
200+
Expert Speakers
10
Networking Events
BUILDEX Vancouver, Designed to Meet Your Needs
Learn
With more than 90 sessions and 200+ industry speakers, the BUILDEX Vancouver conference program spans topics on code and policy updates, accessible and adaptable design, risk mitigation and management, and much more. Select sessions are accredited for continuing education credits by AIBC, IDCEC, BC Housing, PMI and BOMI.
Source
Featuring 350+ cutting-edge exhibitors, the BUILDEX trade show floor offers you a look at the latest products and services that are transforming our industry, allowing you to uncover your next project partner.
Network
BUILDEX is THE platform for connecting with industry experts, leaders, and visionaries from across BC's built environment. From young professionals to industry veterans, startups to multinationals companies, you will find those you need to know at BUILDEX.
New for 2025!
WoodWorks at BUILDEX
BUILDEX and Canadian Wood Council’s exciting new collaboration brings WoodWorks to BUILDEX in 2025, integrating WoodWorks’ technical expertise and wood products industry representation into BUILDEX Vancouver, February 26 – 27, 2025. 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 is a new stage on the BUILDEX trade show floor that will feature free to event content, live demo sessions, panel discussions and networking events. Topics covered include Digital Innovation in the Modular Housing Supply Chain, Architectural Precast Concrete Wall Panels, and more. Plus, don't miss 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, highlights 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're working on new or existing buildings, large or small buildings, operational or embodied emissions, the Smart Solutions for Less Carbon has something to offer all professions of the building industry. Join 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 is back and better than ever for 2025! Get ready to experience a dynamic and interactive space on the BUILDEX tradeshow floor. Hosted by the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) in partnership with the BC Construction Association (BCCA), this buzzing hub is the ultimate destination for industry professionals, leaders, and innovators to connect, network, and share insights.
PAMA Networking Area
Visit the Property Management & Building Operations tradeshow floor feature area for 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.

Look Inside BUILDEX Vancouver
Relive the excitement of BUILDEX Vancouver 2024, where we celebrated 35 years of connecting Western Canada's built environment! Take a glimpse into our overview video capturing the essence of the event. Experience the event all over again.
Discover what our audience has to say about BUILDEX Vancouver.
BUILDEX On-Demand
Watch select educational sessions and product demonstrations recorded at BUILDEX Vancouver 2024 on-demand after the show. Plus, passholders will also be able to view a range of video content from the Buildings Canada portfolio of events. All-Access Passholders, as well as BUILDEX On-Demand passholders must have received login details.
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Treaty Number 7
We acknowledge that BUILDEX Vancouver takes place on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.