BUILD THE NORTH CONFERENCE & AGM

April 9 and 10, 2025
2025 Schedule Below!
Prince George Conference and Civic Centre, Prince George BC

Get Ready For Build The North 2025!

Join us for Northern BC’s premier construction event—the Build the North Conference 2025 in Prince George on April 9-10! This conference brings together construction and related businesses from across the province, focused on building up the industry through education and networking.

This year’s theme, What’s In Your Toolkit, will feature diverse presentations focused on strengthening the future of construction through knowledge-sharing. Topics include the latest economic trends, construction law, contracts, and more!

Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of industry trends or strengthen your business toolkit, this conference is not to be missed. Connect, learn, and grow with professionals across the north and the province.

2025 Ticket Information
2025 Schedule
Tradeshow Booth Information

Ticket Pricing:

Full Conference Access Tickets: $329.00 (Member) / $369.00 (Non-Member)
One-Day Ticket: $164.00 (Member) / $184.00 (Non-Member)

Purchase tickets here.

Full Conference Tickets Include:

Full conference attendance
Access to awards gala dinner on April 9th
Access to networking and pre-conference events
Your choice of two (2) breakout sessions
Access to tradeshow with industry professionals
Meals & refreshments throughout the conference

One Day Tickets Include:

Attendance to your day of choice
- Day 1 Sessions and Awards Gala – Networking Focus
- Day 2 Sessions – Professional Development Focus
Access to tradeshow with industry professionals
Meals & refreshments throughout the conference on your selected day

Groups of 6 individuals or more will receive a 15% discount on ticket purchases. Please contact our team for more information at office@nrca.ca.

The 2025 schedule is below. For more information, please contact our team at office@nrca.ca.

Day One

12:00pm – Registration and Tradeshow Opens

1:00pm – Opening Remarks

2:00pm – Common Pitfalls in RFPs: Mistakes to Avoid for Contractors and Owners | Katy Fairley, Industry Practices Consultant with the British Columbia Construction Association

3:00pm – NRCA Annual General Meeting

4:15pm – Break

4:30pm – Opening Keynote | Tim Coldwell, President & CEO of Énska Advisors

Sponsored by Equity Plumbing and Heating Ltd.

5:30pm – Networking Reception

Sponsored by CIF Construction Ltd.

6:30pm – Awards Gala Dinner

Day Two

7:30am – Registration and Doors Open

7:45am – Breakfast

Sponsored by Corestock Industrial Supply Ltd.

8:00am – CCA Economic Insights | Rodrigue Gilbert, President of the Canadian Construction Association

9:00am – Breakout Sessions

10:00am – Break

10:15am – BCCA Updates | Chris Aitchson, President of the British Columbia Construction Assocation

11:00am – Breakout Sessions

12:00pm – Lunch & Tradeshow

Sponsored by Acera Insurance

1:00pm – Provincial & Federal Political Landscapes, Tariff Impacts | Sajjid Lakhani, Government Relations and Strategy Director with Impact Public Affairs

2:15pm – Closing Keynote | Ross Pambrun, Chief Executive Officer of The Memphis Group

3:15pm – Closing Remarks

Tradeshow Booth Information – SOLD OUT

Member Pricing: $750.00 | Non-Member Pricing: $850.00

8′ x 10′ Pipe and Drape Booth with Table & Linen Provided
2 Exhibitor Passes
- Includes Attendance to Conference Sessions, Lunch & Networking Events. Gala Tickets Sold Separately.
Additional Exhibitor Pass – $200.00
Awards Gala Pass – $89.00

For more information, contact our team at office@nrca.ca.

Click here to register.

Click here to download an information sheet on our tradeshow packages.

Testimonials From Previous Build the North Attendees

“Build the North was a great conference. I had too many takeaways to mention. The event allowed me to share, learn and connect in so many areas of construction!”

“The Build the North conference provided a good opportunity to connect with other trades and support businesses in our area but the real takeaway was the information we gained on the various services and opportunities available to develop our business more strategically!”

“Great Show! Well organized, super relevant, great venue. Definitely going again and staying at the hotel for the whole stay this time to be able to partake in the whole experience.”

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Thank you To Our 2025 Sponsorships

Please cl ick here to download the 2025 sponsorship guide. If you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact our team at office@nrca.ca.

Title Sponsor

Media Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Opening Keynote Sponsor

Closing Keynote Sponsor

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Tradeshow Sponsor

Technology Sponsor

Lunch Sponsor

Lanyard Sponsor

Networking Reception Sponsor

Photography Sponsor

Breakfast Sponsor

Project Awards Sponsor

Awards of Excellence Sponsor

Safety Awards Sponsor

Break Sponsors

Breakout Session Sponsors

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a question that is not listed below or if you would like clarification, please contact the office.

Build the North is an annual conference presented by the Northern Regional Construction Association that aims to address the biggest issues facing the construction industry in Northern BC. We will deliver education, information and presentations to help you make the best decisions that will impact your business.

All members of the industry will benefit from this conference. Those in attendance will be from construction companies, tendering authorities, consultants, architects, engineers and others roles and organizations engaged in the construction industry.

You should attend if you are in the construction industry and interested in developing your professional skills and networking with others that are part of the Northern BC construction industry.