The Exchange by Dave Cooper Live
A new destination at The Buildings Show spotlighting industrialized construction, building technology, and the people reshaping how we build.
Modular + Advanced Building Technology Zone
Built around live storytelling and real-time industry dialogue, The Exchange by Dave Cooper Live connects attendees directly with the innovators shaping industrialized construction, from modular and panelized builders to technology providers, developers and sustainability leaders.
Whether you’re delivering ICI projects, residential developments, or mixed-use buildings, the speed, efficiency, and sustainability strategies showcased here are reshaping how all sectors work.
Live. Unfiltered. Industry-focused.
Relationship-driven networking
This is where ICI professionals discover residential opportunities, where residential builders learn from commercial innovation, and where cross-sector partnerships are formed. Connect with:
Developers
Builders
Manufacturers
Suppliers
Technology providers
And more
Industrialized construction showcase
Explore modular, prefabricated, panelized, and advanced building systems addressing housing demand, productivity challenges and sustainability goals.
Discover how methods proven in ICI projects are being adapted for residential and mixed-use developments – and how residential innovation is influencing commercial construction.
See real applications solving labour shortages, accelerating timelines and meeting Canada's Build Homes targets across all building types.
Curated educational programming
Designed for developers, contractors, architects, engineers and building technology professionals across all sectors, The Exchange by Dave Cooper Live offers exclusive insights including:
Industrialized construction & off-site manufacturing
Building technology & digital transformation
Decarbonization & resilient communities
Workforce development & innovation
The future of housing and infrastructure delivery
Applying ICI construction methods to residential and mixed-use projects
Speed-to-occupancy strategies for commercial and residential developers
Dave Cooper Live sessions in the expo hall
Programming coming soon.
Who’s exploring the Modular + Advanced Building Technology Zone
ICI developers & contractors
See how modular and advanced systems are solving labour and timeline challenges—and explore opportunities in the residential and mixed-use markets driving Canada's growth.
Residential builders & developers
Learn from industrialized construction methods that can help you scale faster and meet Build Canada Homes targets.
Architects & engineers
Discover design-for-manufacturing approaches and technology integrations reshaping project delivery across all building types.
Technology & materials suppliers
Connect with early adopters and innovators testing new systems in real-world applications.
The Buildings Show expands far beyond The Exchange by Dave Cooper Live
The Exchange is located in the Modular + Advanced Building Technology Zone, but the conversation doesn't stop here. Attendees are encouraged to explore the North Building's residential and mixed-use construction exhibits, where many of the systems and strategies discussed at The Exchange are being deployed at scale. Your badge provides access to the complete show – discover how the entire built environment is evolving.
