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NEW for 2023: The Workforce Solutions Centre provides a hub at the heart of Western Canada’s largest building and construction show to facilitate the exchange of information, connections and solutions between employers, employees, government bodies, young professionals and industry partners. 

Wed-Feb.15, 9:00am – 5pm
Thu-Feb.16, 9:00am – 4pm

NEW for 2023 

The world’s largest event for green building professionals is partnering with BUILDEX. Greenbuild is coming to BUILDEX Vancouver to provide a curated exhibition experience and networking. 

Wed-Feb.15, 9:30am – 5pm  

Thu-Feb.16, 9:30am – 4pm 

NEW for 2023 

The Learning Lab will feature several seminars from global leaders showcasing the latest advancements in climate resiliency and building retrofits. 

Wed-Feb.15, 9:30am – 5pm  

Thu-Feb.16, 9:30am – 4pm 

NEW for 2023 

Explore the tradeshow floor before you attend! Discover innovative suppliers exhibiting at BUILDEX Vancouver 2023, connect with them in advance, and make the most of your time with detailed exhibitor company listings and an interactive trade show floorplan. 

The BUILDEX Main Stage is the grandstand for big ideas, industry Keynotes, and community partners at the heart of the tradeshow floor. Industry leaders, innovators and community practitioners will use this platform to discuss a range of issues changing the way we design, construct, and manage BC’s real estate. All sessions on the BUILDEX Main Stage are free to attend. 

Wed-Feb.15, 9:30am – 5pm  

Thu-Feb.16, 9:30am – 4pm 

TECHCENTRIC is the focal point for innovation and technology on the BUILDEX tradeshow floor. Here, an industrial-style conference stage is set amongst emerging technology start-ups and internationally renowned software providers. TECHCENTRIC is the home of technology at BUILDEX. 

Wed-Feb.15, 9:30am – 5pm  

Thu-Feb.16, 9:30am – 4pm 

Visit the PAMA Networking Area for products and services specifically tailored to the property management industry. Looking for new insights, learnings and updates for professional strata and rental property managers? Check out PAMA’s stream of educational seminars on the BUILDEX conference program. 

Wed-Feb.15, 9:30am – 5pm  

Thu-Feb.16, 9:30am – 4pm 

The BC Wood Pavilion at BUILDEX features locally sourced and produced wood products from some of BC’s top manufacturers and suppliers. Come and visit the show floor to learn more about innovative wood architecture and engineering, BC’s forest resources, wood industry advancements and services and more. 

Wed-Feb.15, 9:30am – 5pm  

Thu-Feb.16, 9:30am – 4pm 

Derrick Penner, Vancouver Sun, December 4, 2022 

The association launched the $21-million program that has drawn lots of potential employees, but not enough employers. British Columbia’s construction sector is forecast to be short 6,000 skilled tradespeople by 2025, yet employers have been slow to sign on to a program to recruit apprentices, despite payments of up to $10,000 per apprentice that comes with participation.

BC Govt News Services, November 8, 2022 

Construction has started on a major upgrade of the Phibbs Exchange in North Vancouver that will increase capacity, enhance safety and security, improve active transportation connections and support the evolution of transit service on the North Shore for decades to come.

Derrick Penner, Vancouver Sun, November 2, 2022 

Nexii, a green building startup that is valued at over $1 billion, is being sued by a subsidiary of Burnaby headquartered Symphony Group after an attempt to crack the Ontario market

Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA), October 27, 2022

I have often considered the early explorers as being those who had the desire to go just a little further than others, manage their fears, and conquer daily challenges that were completely foreign to them. Changing one’s career mid-life may not present the same challenges and fears as those experienced by early explorers, yet it is not without consternation, especially if you are a woman considering a career move to the industrial trades. Amanda is one such example.

BCCA, BC Construction, October 25, 2022 

The statistics reported in the Fall 2022 BC Construction Association (BCCA) Industry Stat Pack, combined with findings from a new economic and policy report published today by the organization, paint a stark picture for BC contractors.

Investment in BC’s industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) construction sectors is down 10.9% since February 2020, while the non-residential building price index spiked 19.6%.

Claire Wilson, October 11, 2022 

The stark mismatch between housing supply and demand is top-of-mind in B.C., but the push to build more houses is complicated by the cost pressures faced by the construction industry. The problems are compounding: The construction industry is being squeezed on the revenue side, with a soft market due to rising interest rates, and an increase in costs as a result of supply chain shortages and inflation. The result is the eroding of potential profitability which causes developers to see projects as less economically viable, said Brendon Ogmundson, chief economist for the British Columbia Real Estate Association.