VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) has announced its return to , which takes place Feb. 11 to 12 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
For its third consecutive year, the association will hostthe on the trade show floor.
The loungeservesas a gatheringplaceand connection hubfor builders, contractors, industry leaders, innovators and emerging professionals, states a release.
“BUILDEX is an important opportunity for the industry to come together, and VRCA is proud to play a role in fostering those connections,” saidJeannine Martin,president of theVRCA, in a statement.“The Connector Lounge, as well as our industry panel programming,reflects VRCA’s commitment to collaboration, advocacy, and leadership within the construction community.”
The VRCA will also be hosting a series of educational sessions, including industry panels and aconstructionkeynote session.
This year’s programming includes:
The Builders’ Bench Live: Where Politics Meets Construction– Construction Keynote
Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m., BUILDEX MainStage
Thispanel will tackle political and economic issues that shape B.C.’s construction industry–fromhousing mandates and permitting reform to infrastructure investment and workforce challenges.
Building a Pipeline for the Future
Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 11 a.m., VRCA Connector Lounge
Explore how the Vancouver School Board’s Youth Work in Trades program opens early apprenticeship pathways for students and helps grow the next generation of skilled talent.
Meet the VRCA Board of Directors Mixer/Happy Hour
Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 3:30 p.m., VRCA Connector Lounge
Connect with the leaders shaping VRCA’sand the industry’sdirection.
The Builders’ Bench Live: The Municipal Election & the Future of Construction
Thursday, Feb. 12 at 10:30 a.m.,BUILDEX Main Stage
Municipal governments make the decisions that shape our industry every day–fromzoning bylaws to permitting timelines and procurement practices. Withmunicipalelections ahead in 2026, the stakes for construction have never been higher.
Empowering Entrepreneurs Mixer & Panel
Thursday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m., VRCA Connector Lounge
An engaging panel on entrepreneurship in construction, followed by a high-energy mixer built for connection and collaboration.
“From workforce development to public policy and entrepreneurship, our BUILDEX programming reflects the real conversations happening in construction today,” added Martin. “By bringing these discussions to the show floor, VRCA is helping ensure our industry is informed, engaged, and prepared for what’s ahead.”
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