EVENTS CALENDAR

Thursday, February 10, 2022 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Video Conference

via Microsoft Teams

The Competitive Edge – Growing Your Business in the Future of Construction

Construction is undeniably changing. From significant regulatory changes over the past few years, such as the BC Energy Step Code, to industry trends towards greater digitalization and industrialization. Many challenges – like an aging workforce – and opportunities – like increased urban density and infrastructure development – lay on the horizon.

Recognizing the unique intersection of policy, trends, and the potential for leadership, the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC), and the Zero Emissions Building Exchange (ZEBx) are partnering on a series of webinars for leaders in the construction industry. For more details on this six-part series click here.

You are invited to attend the sixth and final session of the ‘Competitive Edge’ series.  This session will provide time and space for reflection and discussion on all of the learnings throughout 2021 and look at how industry associations, economic developers, capacity building organizations, and governments can all work effectively to grow the competitiveness and resilience of the construction sector in 2022 and beyond. VRCA, VEC, and ZEBx will provide some welcoming remarks and context, and then open up a moderated dialogue with VRCA members and others to talk about how Vancouver can build its competitive edge in the coming years and, importantly, where more collaboration or learning may be needed from other markets.

 Key points of discussion will include: 

• Overview of key learnings, information, and discussions from the 2021 series, including, forthcoming code and policy changes, technology adoption trends, and learnings from industry leaders
• Reflections and commentary from VRCA, ZEBx, and VEC leadership about their organizations’ priorities for industry support and capacity building in the coming years;
• Open discussion and reflections from all participants about needed programs, supports, and potential collaborations to build industry capacity and competitiveness;
• Open discussion about ways to leverage market transformation and competition initiatives from other markets in the Vancouver context

Host:

• Donna Grant, President, VRCA

Speakers:

• George Benson, Sector Manager, Built Environment, Vancouver Economic Commission
• Roberto Pecora, Director of Programs, Zero Emissions Building Exchange
• Stefan Sattler, Renewable Energy and Green Building Expert, City of Vienna
• Oliver Sterl, Partner, RLP Architecture

Please note that registrants of this session will also receive access to the recordings of the first five sessions.

Thank you to our series sponsor: