On February 11 and 12, 2026, BUILDEX Vancouver 2026 is taking place at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
British Columbia’s building industry is currently facing both challenges and opportunities: increasing building performance, reducing embodied carbon, improving individual and community wellbeing, adopting new technologies, and solving a construction workforce crisis. BUILDEX Vancouver 2026 will address these topics through various educational sessions including seminars, panels, keynotes and workshops. Event attendees will also have the opportunity to explore new products, materials, technologies, and industry services.
The AIBC is a lead supporting organization of BUILDEX 2026. All AIBC Registrants are eligible to receive a 10% discount on individual sessions or All Access Passes. The code is “AIBC10” and can be used when registering. Early bird pricing is available until January 16, 2026. Complimentary trade show passes are also available by using the code “AIBCEXPO”.
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AIBC and EGBC Presentation:
The Professional Seal: Authentication, Accountability, and Assurance
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Join us for a joint presentation by the Architectural Institute of BC and Engineers and Geoscientists BC to discuss professional seals and what to look for when accepting documents sealed by an architect or a professional engineer. As recent cases of fraudulent seals highlight, it is important for builders, owners, project managers, and authorities having jurisdiction to understand what to look for in relation to sealed documents. This presentation will talk through the history of the professional seal, the evolution from strictly manual seals to the modern option of digital authentication with the use of digital certificates, and highlight key things to look for when accepting documents using each option.
Presenters:
- Harshan Radhakrishnan P.Eng., Manager, Climate Change and Sustainability Initiatives, Engineers and Geoscientists, BC
- Maura Gatensby Architect AIBC, Lead Practice Advisor and Regulatory Liaison, Architectural Institute of BC
Learn More about BUILDEX Vancouver
More information about BUILDEX Vancouver can be found on the conference website. If you have any questions about the event, please email buildexshows@informa.com.
