Building Transformations

Attention BT Members! Join us online, next week, on June 10 at 12:00 PM ET for an exclusive virtual event exploring how digital innovation is advancing low-carbon structural design.

Presented by Mikayla Morrey, Structural Engineer and Digital Enablement Project Manager at WSP in Canada, this session will showcase WSP Dahlia — a web-based optioneering tool that enables rapid, early-stage structural design decisions optimized for embodied carbon.

This session is part of Building Transformations’ exclusive Member-Only 2026 Virtual Event Lineup.

Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/edQQTnGW

Not yet a member? Individual and Organizational Memberships are available. Please contact [email protected].

The highly anticipated 10th Anniversary Edition of the Innovation Spotlight Publication is now available to order in hard copy.

This special edition, Innovation Spotlight: A Decade of Progress, A Future of Possibilities, celebrates ten years of innovation, collaboration, and transformation across the built environment.

Inside, you'll find:
• Reflections on the past decade of industry progress
• Award-winning projects and initiatives
• Thought leadership articles from industry leaders
• Insights into the people, technologies, and ideas shaping the future of design and construction

Be among the first to get your hands on this milestone edition and secure your physical copy today.

Order your copy here:
https://www.blurb.ca/b/12836599-innovation-spotlight-a-decade-of-progress-a-futur

The digital edition will be available soon ( for Building Transformations members)

We look forward to continuing the celebration of the innovation, leadership, and collaboration driving our industry forward.

Great news! We've extended our Early Bird Promotion for the 2026 East Coast Summit until June 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

Join us in Halifax, Nova Scotia, August 11–13, for Rising Tides of Innovation: Embracing Digital Change in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO).

Connect with industry leaders from across Canada through site walks, workshops, educational presentations, a technology exhibition, and valuable networking opportunities focused on advancing innovation in the built environment.

Register by June 12 and use code EARLYBIRDEAST to receive 30% off your registration.

🎟️ Learn More and Register Here:
https://www.buildingtransformations.org/events/halifax26

We look forward to welcoming you to Halifax this August.

Join us online on June 10 at 12:00 PM ET for an exclusive -only virtual event exploring how digital innovation is advancing low-carbon structural design.

Presented by Mikayla Morrey, Structural Engineer and Digital Enablement Project Manager at WSP in Canada, this session will showcase WSP Dahlia — a web-based optioneering tool that enables rapid, early-stage structural design decisions optimized for embodied carbon.

This session is part of Building Transformations’ exclusive Member-Only 2026 Virtual Event Lineup.

Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/edQQTnGW

Not yet a member? Individual and Organizational Memberships are available. Please contact [email protected].

The East Coast Summit is fast approaching, and the best rates are disappearing at the end of this month. If you’re ready to lead the digital change in , now is the time to act.

🎟️ Claim your Early Bird spot: Use code EARLYBIRDEAST at checkout.
🔗 Register here: buildingtransformations.org/events/halifax26

📍 Event Details:
Dates: August 11–13, 2026
Location: Halifax Convention Centre
*Various ticket packages available*

A massive thank you to Salus for supporting this event as our Technical Tour Sponsor.

Want to join Salus in supporting this industry event? We still have select sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities available, as well as our Call for Presentations. Position your brand at the center of the AECO conversation.

📩 Contact: [email protected]

In partnership with buildingSMART Canada and the Construction Association of Nova Scotia.

🏗️ The AECO Workforce is Evolving. Are You?
Traditional roles are shifting as BIM, VDC, and Digital Twins move from "cutting-edge" to "business as usual." Our Labor, Education, and Workforce Think Tank needs your help to map this transition.

We are looking for professionals across Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations to help us define the skills and roles needed for the future of the built environment.

📊 Why take 5 minutes to weigh in?
- Identify the Gaps: Help us understand where the industry is falling behind in digital maturity.
- Drive Planning: Your data will support industry-wide workforce planning and evidence-based decision-making.
- Get the Report: Findings will be synthesized into a comprehensive industry report for the entire AECO community.

🔗 Shape the Future Here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqpkc-FrOS21LlLMlEPvhKb61ZTYRT6xlpfAWML7SE_Olx9A/viewform

🔒 Your Privacy Matters: All responses are strictly confidential. We only report data in aggregate, ensuring no individual or organization is ever identified.

FINAL CALL: Call for Presentations Closes This Week!
We’ve extended the deadline, but the window is officially closing this Friday, May 15.

We are looking for experts to share practical insights and forward-looking perspectives across two streams:
- Process, Tools & Technology
- Modern Methods of Construction (ICI)

Extended Deadline: May 15, 2026

📍 Halifax | August 11–13
🔗 Learn more about the event and how to submit your proposal here: buildingtransformations.org/events/halifax26

📩 Questions? Contact [email protected]

In partnership with buildingSMART Canada and the Construction Association of Nova Scotia.

THIS WEEK: The Future of Modular Construction
Don't miss it! This Wednesday, May 13 at 12:00 PM ET, we’re hosting an exclusive member-only webinar featuring a 2025 Innovation Spotlight Awards nominee.

Join us as we dive into the Automated Space Layout Planning Application—a game-changer for residential modular construction.

🔍 What’s on the Agenda?
Discover how this application creates a single intelligent workflow by integrating:
- Design Intent
- Manufacturing Constraints
- Regulatory Requirements

🎙️ Meet the Experts
- Leila Rafati, PhD Candidate, Concordia University
- Amirhossein Mehdipoor, Team Lead & Research Officer, National Research Council Canada (NRC)

🛡️ Member Access Only
This session is part of our exclusive 2026 Virtual Event Lineup.

Reminder: Registrations are approved for active members of Building Transformations.

Not a member? There is still time to join our community and gain access to this session and our full 2026 calendar. Reach out to us at: 📧 [email protected]

🌊 Don't Let the Tide Go Out on Early Bird Savings!
The East Coast Summit is fast approaching, and the best rates are disappearing. If you’re ready to lead the digital change in , now is the time to act.

🎟️ Claim your Early Bird spot: Use code EARLYBIRDEAST at checkout.
🔗 Register here: buildingtransformations.org/events/halifax26

A massive thank you to the UNB Off-site Construction Research Centre (OCRC) for joining us as a Stream Sponsor. Their support at this highest level is instrumental in bringing world-class programming to the East Coast.

📍 Event Details:
Date: August 11–13, 2026

Location: Halifax Convention Centre
Register Now: buildingtransformations.org/events/halifax26

Want to join UNB OCRC? We still have select sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities available, as well as our Call for Presentations. Position your brand at the center of the AECO conversation.

📩 Contact: [email protected]

In partnership with buildingSMART Canada and the Construction Association of Nova Scotia.