Building Forward Together.
Happy Canada Day! Summer may be in full swing, but so is the momentum across BC’s residential construction industry.
This month, we’re continuing to build toward Education Summit 2026 with new speaker announcements, highlighting practical learning opportunities for professionals navigating evolving code, wildfire resilience, and building performance, and sharing industry stories that showcase what building beyond code can look like in practice.
From future-focused housing conversations to technical training designed for today’s challenges, July’s opportunities are all about helping professionals stay informed, prepared, and connected.
Here’s what’s happening this month 👇

Education Summit 2026: Speaker Lineup Continues
This year’s Education Summit programming continues to grow, with sessions focused on some of the most important conversations shaping housing in BC.
Shari Holmes-Saltzman — BC Hydro
Exploring how stronger collaboration between utilities, municipalities, and industry can help improve electrical infrastructure planning and reduce development delays.
Uytae Lee — About Here
A forward-looking conversation on Canada’s next family home, missing middle housing, and how affordability continues to shape what gets built.
Nick Bray + Elisabeth Baudinaud — Nick Bray Architecture & Carbonwise
A practical discussion on balancing energy efficiency, embodied carbon, durability, and real-world building performance.
📍 Richmond, BC
📅 November 4–5, 2026
🎟 Early bird pricing ends July 31
Secure your spot and be part of the conversations shaping the future of homebuilding in BC!
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