Building Lasting Change, decarbonizing across-the-board

Professional conferences and forums are effective ways to bring together stakeholders and decision-makers in a particular industry or sector to foster meaningful discussion. And if there’s one must-attend event in the sustainable building industry, it’s without question Building Lasting Change (BLC). Over the years, CAGBC’s annual conference has become the premier gathering for leaders from all over the green building industry, delivering a unique experience that renews our collective commitment to more efficient, resilient and cost-effective buildings. But what is the CAGBC experience?

Innovation crossroads

BLC is a much-needed opportunity to step outside our routines, challenge the status quo and refine our focus through fresh insights and effective solutions. Change is in the conference DNA, but it’s the unwavering excellence of its programming that remains the foundation of its success. While decarbonizing Canadian buildings is a mission we share, our pathways are different. Thanks to a balanced mix of learning sessions, networking opportunities, and industry showcases, BLC packs a wealth of knowledge without information overload. Delegates can choose sessions from different streams delving into critical issues pertaining to the practice and business sides of green building, allowing them to discover new vantage points and engage with actionable solutions. By exploring real-world examples of how net-zero strategies enhance asset value and drive business outcomes, conferencegoers witness firsthand innovative carbon-reducing achievements and walk away with renewed motivation to invest in buildings that are more affordable to design, build, operate and maintain. The result? A coordinated sector-wide movement to transform buildings.

BLC, in their own words

From long-time attendees to those who help shape the event, many voices contribute to the story of Building Lasting Change. Here’s how they describe the BLC experience:

Thomas Mueller, President and CEO, CAGBC

“What’s interesting about BLC is that the whole industry supply chain is represented, actual practitioners that are delivering change on the ground. BLC is all about implementation and gathering professionals that make decarbonization happen. The discussions we have are about where we need to be in a few years, but also and especially what is happening now, what works and how it can be applied to other projects.”

Kathy Wardle, Regional Director of Regenerative Design for Canada, Perkins&Will

“CAGBC offers a lot of great educational programming for our staff throughout our organization, including during BLC where we’re able to access best-in-class content, leading-edge case studies as well as advocacy platforms to bring about change within governments and represent what we do internationally.”

Kit Milnes, Vice President, Sustainability & Resilience, KingSett CAPITAL

“We like to partake in BLC as it gives us an opportunity to check the programs and strategies we’re implementing and understand if they’re in line with the rest of the market or if there are things we need to improve and step up on. We believe that in sustainability, we have to share our successes and mistakes, so others don’t make them – and together, we can elevate everyone. That’s what we try to get out of the conference.”

Hugo Lafrance, Associate and Director of Sustainability, lemay

“Attending BLC is an opportunity to meet and share best practices with peers, colleagues and partners. We’re trying to find a way forward, together in the fight against climate change by discussing our priorities in transitioning to greener buildings and tactics to adapt.”

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