Hosted by the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) in Vancouver from June 18 to 20, the annual conference focused on actionable solutions for delivering energy-efficient, low-carbon, resilient and healthy buildings that create value for owners and developers. Attendees left equipped with key insights and tangible solutions they can now apply to their projects and portfolios.
BLC also reaffirmed its role as a catalyst for industry alignment, collaboration and meaningful progress. Over three dynamic days, forward-thinking organizations and innovators from across the sector announced major developments—including significant research findings, an ambitious cross-sector collaboration, expanded certification frameworks, and new funding commitments.
The event culminated with the prestigious CAGBC Awards Gala, celebrating outstanding leadership and design excellence in sustainable building.
“Building Lasting Change makes it clear year over year: sustainability and business go hand in hand,” said Thomas Mueller, CAGBC’s President and CEO. “We’re not just addressing climate related risks and solutions—we’re strengthening Canada’s economy, creating business value for owners and developers, and future-proofing valuable assets.”
As the national voice for green building, CAGBC plays a central role in advancing buildings that significantly reduce carbon emissions and contribute to healthier and more resilient communities. In collaboration with stakeholders across the supply chain in the building sector, we’re advancing sustainable practices through trusted standards, policy advocacy, research, and education. Building Lasting Change is a national platform for CAGBC to unite the industry, creating space for collaboration, innovation, and climate-focused solutions.
“We’re committed to supporting the ideas and partnerships sparked at the conference,” says Mueller. “This is how we move from conversation to real change—together.”
