This November, attend the BMEx Challenge: Business Pitch Showcase—an event reimagining the future of construction on Vancouver Island! The BMEx Challenge will take place in Nanaimo on Tuesday, November 5th, and Victoria on Wednesday, November 6th, bringing together innovative minds in the construction sector to share circular economy-driven ideas, products, and technologies.
Imagine Dragon’s Den for sustainable construction: this showcase will feature business pitches addressing logistics, recycling, procurement, and funding challenges aimed at transforming how building materials are sourced, reused, and repurposed.
Who Should Attend?
This event welcomes contractors, developers, designers and architects, sustainable material manufacturers, funders, local government, and academics, as well as investors and entrepreneurs looking to connect with forward-thinking construction solutions. It’s a perfect opportunity to expand your network, form partnerships, and explore investment in a rapidly evolving industry focused on sustainability.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Venue: White Sails Brewing, 125 Comox Road, Nanaimo
Tickets: Includes food and a drink ticket
Pitchers:
- Jeff Krafta, Habitat for Humanity Mid-Vancouver Island
- Jamie Angus, Deconstructors Demolition and Natty Structures
- Garet Robinson, First Growth Reclaimed Design
Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Venue: KWENCH, 2031 Store Street, Victoria
Tickets: Includes food and a drink ticket
Pitchers:
- Claire Lewis, GRT
- Jamie Angus, Deconstructors Demolition and Natty Structures
- Annie Dahan, Seacorck Studio
- Trevor Harmon, Szolyd Concrete
What is BMEx?
The BMEx (Building Material Exchange) is a government-funded circular initiative that connects construction and manufacturing businesses in South and Central Vancouver Island to prevent valuable construction materials from going to waste. It serves as a bridge between businesses with surplus materials and those who can breathe new life into them. All BMEx programming, including events, material matchmaking services, and the online material exchange marketplace, is free for participants and is open to any business that generates or has a use for surplus building materials. Over 700 businesses across the Island have participated in the program since its inception earlier this year.
The BMEx Challenge is presented by Coast Capital. The BMEx program is powered by Light House and funded by the Regional District of Nanaimo’s Zero Waste Fund, the Capital Regional District and the Cowichan Valley Regional District. BMEx is also supported by Synergy Foundation and the Vancouver Island Construction Association.
Don’t miss this chance to network, build partnerships, and champion sustainable practices in construction.
For more details or inquiries, contact the BMEx team at bmex@light-house.org.
