BuildEx Vancouver 2025 is the ultimate destination for industry professionals to explore the latest trends, technologies, and innovations shaping the future of construction, design, and real estate. This two-day event, taking place on February 26-27, 2025, will bring together over 8,500 professionals from across the construction, design, and real estate sectors to network, learn, and discover new products and solutions. This year, the event offers an exciting collaboration with the Canadian Wood Council, combining the technical expertise of WoodWorks with the wood products industry.
What to expect
BuildEx offers a wide range of learning and networking opportunities, including:
- The BC Wood Pavilion at BuildEx
The Pavilion will feature locally sourced and produced wood products from some of B.C.’s top manufacturers and suppliers. Visit the show floor to learn about the latest in innovative wood architecture and engineering, B.C.’s forest resources, wood industry advancements, and much more. Discover how B.C.’s wood products are leading the way in sustainable construction. - 14 Hours of Accredited Educational Seminars
Participate in a series of seminars on February 26-27, 2025, covering the latest developments in building materials, design, construction technologies, and sustainability. Earn professional development credits while expanding your knowledge. - Access to Industry Experts
Gain valuable insights from top suppliers, manufacturers, and consultants. This is your opportunity to connect with industry leaders, learn from their expertise, and explore solutions to elevate your projects. - Networking Opportunities
With over 8,500 developers, architects, engineers, builders, designers, suppliers, and real estate professionals in attendance, BUILDEX Vancouver 2025 is the perfect place to grow your professional network and form partnerships that can take your business to the next level.
Featured speakers
Rick Jeffery, President and CEO, Canadian Wood Council:
“Partnering with Informa Connect to bring WoodWorks to BuildEx Vancouver allows us to share our industry-leading educational content and connect with top wood product providers at Canada’s premier event for design and construction professionals.”
Sherida Sessa, SVP for North America, Informa Connect:
“This collaboration underscores British Columbia’s leadership in wood-based design and construction. BuildEx is a key destination for innovation and expertise in the wood products sector.”
Must-see wood seminars
Biophilic design in British Columbia
Wednesday February 26
Level 2: Room 224
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
In recent years, the term biophilia—our innate affinity for nature—has gained tremendous popularity in design. In our built environment, leveraging biophilic strategies has been known to reduce stress, improve cognitive performance, enhance moods and increase preference for spaces.
This year, naturally:wood is hosting a panel introducing the fundamental principles of biophilic design through an exploration of notable wood buildings in British Columbia. Attendees will discover how these buildings use wood to connect occupants with nature, as highlighted in the recent e-publication Biophilic design with wood in British Columbia, authored by thought leaders at Terrapin Bright Green.
Speakers:
- David Fell, Director, Research and Analysis, Forestry Innovation Investment
- Lubor Trubka, Principle Architect, Lubor Trubka Associates Architects
- Natalie Telewiak, Principal, Michael Green Architecture (MGA)
- Ryan McClanaghan, Architect, Associate, DIALOG
The WoodWorks program at BuildEx
Wednesday, February 26
- Next Generation of Tall Timber: Point-Supported Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) Structures
- Streamlining Success: Leveraging Prefab Systems for Efficient Project Delivery
- Enriching Communities and Promoting Sustainability With Timber Architecture
- Progressing to the Next Phase of Mass Timber Development
- Engaging Your Mass Timber Supplier: A Guide to Successful Collaboration
- Alternative Solutions in Mass Timber: Unlocking Innovation Within Regulatory Boundaries
- Light-Wood Frame Mid-Rise Construction in a Changing Regulatory Landscape
- Accelerating Mass Timber Projects: Advanced Techniques and Best Practices
Thursday, February 27
- Thursday, February 27
- Redefining Possibilities: Innovative Mass Timber Applications
- Harnessing Digital Tools to Revolutionize Timber Construction
- Examining the NHERI TallWood and Converging Design Research Projects
- Next Frontier of Seismic Resilient Mass Timber Design
- The Future of Tall: The Future of Cities
Registration
Register now for BuildEx Vancouver 2025 and secure your place at this important industry event. Join us in Vancouver to explore the latest trends in wood-based design and construction.