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BUILDEX is about designing, building and managing real estate
FEBrUary 23 & 24, 2011
VancouVer conVention centre West
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Exciting News from Western Canada’s
Largest Annual Industry Event
BUILDEX Vancouver is excited to be returning to our new home at the
Vancouver Convention Centre West on February 23 & 24, 2011.
BUILDEX 2011 will host a tremendous speaker line-up of industry lead-
ers from across Construction & Renovation, Architecture & Interior Design,
and Property Management. Some of the highlights include: a Real Estate
Outlook for the next decade in Vancouver, Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts, the
International Architectural Keynote headlined by the renowned Antoine
Predock, a Conversation on Construction presented by the VRCA, New York’s
award winning designer Vicente Wolf, and the Interior Design Keynote Panel.
We encourage you to explore over 50 seminars available — we are confident
there is something for everyone. Visit www.buildexvancouver.com for full
seminar details and to register.
New for 2011, the IIDA and IDC will be hosting their First Annual Vancouver
Leaders Breakfast honouring local designer Robert Ledingham and wel-
coming guest speaker Trevor Linden. Other special events taking place dur-
ing BUILDEX include the annual CEO Breakfast sponsored by the ICBA as
well as a BOMA BC lunch commemorating their centennial year.
As always BUILDEX Vancouver presents the largest tradeshow floor of its
kind in Western Canada with over 600 exhibits to explore. Tradeshow floor
access is FREE is you pre-register on-line.
Finally, we would like to extend a thank you to our exhibitors, sponsors,
industry partners, speakers and everyone else that helps make this event
possible.
See you February 23 & 24, 2011!
Visit the tradeshow floor where you will find over 600 exhibits.
Multiple Industries: One Show
BUILDEX Vancouver encompasses multiple industries including:
3 ConstrUCtIon 3 ProPErty ManagEMEnt
3 rEnoVatIon 3 rEaL EstatE DEVELoPMEnt
3 IntErIor DEsIgn / arChItECtUrE 3 FaCILItIEs / oPEratIons ManagEMEnt
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SPECIAL FEATURE | 2011 BUILDEX Vancouver Show Preview
Seminar Highlights
W04 – the Perils of Fire, Water and Mould — their Impact on t06 – real Estate in Vancouver — the next Decade
your Buildings and you Thursday, February 24 • 10:30am – 12:00pm SPONSORED BY
Wednesday, February 23 • 8:30am – 10:00am What do the next ten years hold for our real estate
A MUST attend for building owners, managers and con- market? Prepare for the future in a discussion fo-
MEDIA SPONSOR
tractors. You will gain knowledge of how the evolution of cused on the risks and opportunities developers
buildings and building materials has impacted upon the will confront, and explore how future develop-
Emergency Restoration process. How does the possible ments will shape our landscape. This presentation will examine what will
presence of and asbestos and lead effect you or your client’s drive valuation and how to prepare today for the decade ahead. Join four
investment? What are the best remediation practices for art Johnson real estate professionals as they guide you through the future of residen-
fire, water and mould? What is your solution for these? tial, commercial and multi-use properties with their outlook on the next
Presenter: decade of real estate in British Columbia.
Art Johnson CR, WLS, Production Manager, Canstar Restoration
W20 – Keynote address — surrey Mayor Dianne Watts
Wednesday, February 23 • 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Surrey is building a city from the ground up and continues
cameron Muir ron Bagan Michael Deighton Jennifer Podmore russell richard Wozny
to move forward on a number of exciting projects. Mayor
Moderator:
Watts will be discussing the new Build Surrey program, the
Cameron Muir, Chief Economist, BC Real Estate Association
most comprehensive capital works program in the City’s
history. It includes the transformation of the downtown core speakers:
and the development of the City’s five town centres. Two of Dianne Watts Ron Bagan, Managing Director, Vancouver Brokerage, Colliers
the iconic buildings under construction are the flagship library and City Michael Deighton, Vice President, CB Richard Ellis
Hall, which will become architectural landmarks in City Centre and act as Jennifer Podmore Russell, Deloitte
another catalyst for development in Surrey. Richard Wozny, MA, MSc, Principal, Site Economics Ltd.
Presenter:
Dianne Watts, Mayor, City of Surrey T18 – Solar Hot Water: Best Practices for Maximizing Results
Thursday, February 24 • 1:00pm – 2:30pm
The majority of the building industry — including building owners, de-
t04 – BoMa China — the new gateway into the Chinese office
velopers, architects, and facility energy engineers — has heard of Solar
Building Industry Hot Water technology. Relatively few, however, have been intimately
Thursday, February 24 • 8:30am – 10:00am
involved with a solar project from start-to-finish. In this panel presenta-
The seminar is meant to inform the Canadian real estate
tion, developers, energy managers and expert solar designers will reveal
industry (both developers and suppliers) about the newly-
for the first time — since inception of the green wave — critical inside
created BOMA China and explain how businesses on this
knowledge and experience gained from working with solar technologies
side of the globe can use this organization to promote
in British Columbia. Their experience can help building owners and renew-
their products and services. BOMA China was officially wel-
able energy champions ensure that system investment dollars are wisely
comed into the BOMA family on June 29, 2010 at the BOMA Gabby Franco
used to maximize their financial, environmental and social returns.
International Convention in Long Beach, California. Since then, BOMA
China has been promoting real estate professionalism and best practices
by hosting seminars on Leasing and Asset Management, held in August
and September of this year, respectively. BOMA China also wishes to pro-
mote an international exchange of ideas so that both the Chinese and
Canadian real estate markets are made aware of opportunities that exist
ruben arellano Dominica Babick richard sieenthaler Paul Warwick
in both countries.
Moderator:
Presenter: Gabriel (Gabby) Franco, Vice-Chair for International Liaison, BOMA China
Ruben Arellano, P.Eng., LEED AP, Energy Projects Director, Hemmera
speakers:
BUILDEX Vancouver partners with PaMa (Professional association Dominica Babick, Energy Manager, District of North Vancouver
of Managing agents) to host: Richard Sieenthaler, BSc (Mech Eng), Renewable Energy Specialist, Hemmera
• Legal Update Paul Warwick, Construction and Development Manager, Streamline Properties
• Back in the Zoo – Working with the newly elected strata
Council
• “animal house”: the good, the Bad, and the Ugly about Pets in residential Meet & Greet Networking Reception
tenancies
FEBRUARY 23 • 5:00PM – 6:00PM
• Can you Count on your 2-5-10 Warranty?
• Loss Prevention for strata Managers
network with your peers. enjoy beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres.
• how to read a Financial statement Visit www.buildexvancouver.com under “special events” for further details.
For further information on these sessions and presenters visit www.buildexvancouver.com
SPECIAL FEATURE | 2011 BUILDEX Vancouver Show Preview
FEBrUary 23 & 24, 2011
VancouVer conVention centre West
Exhibitor List (current to January 7, 2011)
A.K. Draft Seal Ltd. BC Construction Association Canada Revenue Agency / Agence du DC Roofing Inc.
Abbotsford Concrete Products revenu du Canada Decortec Home Lift Inc Decortec Home
BC Construction Safety Alliance
Abell Pest Control Inc. Canadian Engineered Products Lift Inc
BC Lions Football Club
ACO Systems Ltd. Canadian Pest Control / Cannon Hygiene BC Delineatorboot.com
BC Safety Authority
Acrytec Panel Industries Canadian Stone Industries Design Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd.
BC Wood Specialities Group
Adanac Roofing Canam Canada Detail Pressure Washing Ltd.
Beatty Floors Ltd.
Advanced Weatherization Services Ltd. Can-Cell Industries Dinoflex Group, LP
Bell
Air Quality Engineering Inc. Cansel Survey Equipment Inc. Distinct Interiors
Benjamin Moore & Co. Limited
Albrite Lighting Ltd. Canstar Restorations Ltd. DMX Plastics Ltd.
Benjamin Obdyke Inc.
Alitis Cascadia Energy Dominion Blue Repro Graphics
BFL Canada Insurance Services Inc.
All Weather Windows Ltd Centra Windows + Restorations Dr. Gum Inc.
Bibby - Ste-Croix
Ambius Centura Floor & Wall Dunleavy Cordun Associates Inc.
Bin There Disposal
Amerispec CERACLAD DYG Windows Ltd.
BL Innovative Lighting
Ames Tile & Stone Ltd CertainTeed Corporation Dynasty Fireplaces
Black & Decker Hardware and Home CGC Inc. Dyson Canada Limited
Amichi Living Concept Improvement Group
Ampco Grafix Chewie Media Inc. Edgewood Matting
Blanco Canada Inc.
Apex Granite & Tile Inc. City Elevator Ltd. EI Dupont Canada
Blenard’s Decor Ltd.
Asia Pacific Gateway Skills Table Colonial Countertops Elegant Vinyl Fencing & Interlocking Tiles
Blu Bathworks
ASSA ABLOY Canada Commercial Electronics Ltd. Elite Door Services Inc.
Blue Grouse Wine Cellars
Atlas Anchor Systems Commercial Lighting Eltec Elevator Ltd
BMS Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Ltd.
Award Magazine Condominium Home Owners Association Engineered Assemblies Inc.
BOMA BC
Axis Insurance Managers Inc Constructive Solutions For Business Inc. Epoch Analytical
Bradlee Distributiors Inc. Corflex Partitions Inc. Escott Sportfishing
Bailey West Inc.
Broadleaf Logistics Credit Institute of Canada BC Chapter ETM Distribution
Barclay Restorations
Brodi Specialty Products Ltd. Crown Roofing & Drainage Limited Eurolux/Valley
Barker Manufacturing Inc.
Building Technologies Curaflo of BC Ltd Evergreen LED
Barkman Concrete Ltd.
Burnaby Manufacturing Custom Building Products of Canada Fab-u-Floors
BASF Canada Inc.
Burritt Bros. Carpets Custom Ornamental Ironworks Finning Canada
Bay Resource Group
C.R. Laurence Co., Inc. Daizen Joinery Fireplaces Unlimited
BC Apartment Owners and Managers
Association Cal-Royal Daltile of Canada Inc. Firestone Building Products Canada
BC Association Appraisal Ins. Calysta Consulting DARO Flooring Construction Inc FirstOnSite, Edenvale Division
SPECIAL FEATURE | 2011 BUILDEX Vancouver Show Preview
Fluke Electronics Canada LP JELD-WEN Windows & Doors PacBlue Digital Reprographics Stonecraft / Aggressive Distribution Inc.
Folding Sliding Doors Canada Ltd. Johnsonite Pacific Environmental Consulting & Studio G3 Glass Graphic Group Ltd.
Forbo Flooring Systems Journal of Commerce Occupational Hygiene Services
SunProject of Canada Ltd.
Foremost International Julian Ceramic Tile Paisley Products of Canada Incorporated
Suspended Stages
Four Seasons Insulation Kate Holland Landscape PAMA
Swiss Solar Tech Ltd.
Fox Blocks Pangaea Natural Stone
Kitchen Craft
Synstone
G-Mart Homes Supplier Ltd. Patcraft Designweave
KJA Consultants Inc.
Pattar Cedar Products Ltd. T.O.C. Green Pro
Garaventa Canada Ltd. KM Roberts + Associates Ltd.
Pella Windows and Doors Talius
Garland Canada Inc. Kolbe Gallery
Penfolds Roofing & Siding Ltd. Taymor Industries Ltd.
GE Lighting Kul Enerprises Inc.
General Paint Co. Philips Lighting (div. of Philips Electronics) Tendu Stretch Ceiling Group
Leisure Bath
Genesis Restorations Ltd. Phoenix Glass Terasen Gas
Levelset Technologies/ProSpec
Gentek Building Products Phoenix Restorations Terra Forma Design Group Inc.
Leviton Manufacturing of Canada
GL Stone PJ White Hardwoods Ltd. Terratek Energy Solutions Inc.
Lexxuss
Global DEC-K-ING Plasti-Fab Ltd. The Jouta Performance Group
Lightolier (Canlyte)
Golden TimberFrames LP PNA Group
LOGIX Insulated Concrete Forms The Trex Company, Inc.
Goodbye Graffiti POLY-MOR Canada Inc.
LSC Pre-cast Systems Tile Safe Products
Gracom Masonry Power House Building Solutions
Luktor Contracting Timbertech Limited
Green Sheet Construction Data PPG Pittsburgh Paints
Lynden Door Inc Trail Appliances
Griff Building Supplies Premier Vancouver Electrical Appliance
Mainland Concrete Lifters
Triumph Construction
Grohe Canada Inc. Pro-Bel Enterprises Limited
Mainland K2 Stone
Public Works and Government Services Tri-Y Enterprises Ltd.
Guardian Building Products Distribution Malco Products, Inc.
Canada Tristar Brick & Block
Haakon Mansonville Plastics / KEPS
Public Works and Government Services Tufdeks
Hafele Canada Inc. MAPEI INC. Canada - National Master Specification
Hambro (NMS) Secritariat Ultimate Tools
Maple Leaf Self Storage
Hardwoods Specialty Products Margranite C&S Group Quad-Lock Building Systems Ltd Universal Lighting Technologies Inc.
Harvey’s - Kuppersbusch Marvin Windows & Doors Canada Quantum Lighting Inc. University Sprinklers
HD Supply Facilities Maintenance Maxxon Canada Radon Environmental Upper Canada Forest Products Ltd.
Heat & Frost Insulators Local 118 Mayne Coatings Corp Ramos Parkade Services Valley Countertops Industries
Henry Company McGregor & Thompson Hardware RCABC VanderWal Homes & Commercial Group
Hilti Canada Corporation c/o Hilti Inc. Measure Masters Reed Construction Data
VICWEST
Homeowner Protection MediaEdge Communications Inc. Regal Ideas
Viessmann Manufacturing Co Ltd
Houle Electric Limited Metal Building Group REIC Greater Vancouver
Viewpoint Construction Software
Hubbell Canada LP Metl-Span LLC Reliance Protectron
Vinyltek Windows
Hyperline Metro Vancouver Resolution Repographics/Fraser Valley Repo.
W Group
I-XL Masonry Supplies Metro Wallcoverings Ripples Kitchen & Bath
WarmlyYours.com, Inc.
ICBA Midland Appliance Robinson Lighting & Bath Centre
iCheck Inc. Roof Consultants Institute Waste Management
Mitsubishi Electric Sales
IFMA - British Columbia Chapter Schluter Systems (Canada) Inc. Watertiger
Moen Inc.
IMAGINiT Technologies Sea-Jae Builders Ltd. West Coast Windows
Mohawk Flush Doors, A Masonite Company
Infocus Corporate Environment Monitors in Motion Sherine Industries Westeck Windows Mfg Inc.
InfraRed Imaging Solutions Inc. Moulding & Millwork Sidler International Western Elevator Ltd.
Innotech Windows Canada Inc. Nana Wall Systems Six Star Trading Ltd. Westpoint Sales Inc.
Innovation Stones Ltd. Natural Resources Canada (Buildings SJ Imports Ltd. White River Hardwoods-Woodworks, Inc.
Innovative Fall Protection Division) Skyfold (Vertical Solutions Inc.)
White-wood
Insulspan Neogard Skyline Building Systems
Whittaker Designs
Integrated Pest Supplies Ltd. Networx Renovations & Construction Smart Surface Technology
Wide Plank Hardwood Ltd.
Inter Provincial Roof Consultants Ltd. Networx Windows & Doors Solid Rock Fencing
Willis Group of Companies
Intercoast Sales Agency Nichiha USA Sound Advice
Wine Cellar Depot
Interior Surfaces Nissan Canada South Fraser Stairs / Old Iron Studio Ltd.
Wishbone Site Furnishings
Investors Group Nordic Engineered Wood Spray-Lock
IREM BC Chapter 50 NSD Disposal Standard Products Inc. Worksafe BC
J & S Cabinet Doors Ltd. Odyssey Wallcoverings Starline Windows Xypex Chemical Corporation
Jaga Canada Climate Systems inc. On Side Restorations Starpatch Concrete Products Yardi Systems, Inc.
James Hardie Orion Hardware Corporation Steels Industrial Products Ltd Zurn Industries Limited
Early Bird Deadline February 9
register by February 9 to benefit from lower seminar prices and FrEE admission to the exhibition. you will also receive your
badge in the mail before the show!
Visit www.buildexvancouver.com for more information.