BUILDING PERFORMANCE SUMMIT
Better Performance. Better Homes.
The Building Performance Summit brings Saskatchewan’s residential construction industry together to answer one critical question: how do we build higher-performing homes without losing sight of affordability, practicality and what buyers actually value?
This is not a theoretical conversation. The Summit will dig into the real numbers, real challenges and real opportunities shaping the future of homebuilding in Saskatchewan. From energy performance and construction costs to consumer expectations, code readiness and emerging approaches to building better, the focus is on turning insight into action.
Delegates will leave with practical tools, stronger industry connections and a clearer understanding of what is changing, what it costs, what works and what Saskatchewan should do next.
Agenda
October 7, 2026 - 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Delta Hotels Saskatoon Downtown
6:00 PM | Welcome Reception & Dinner
Kick off the Summit by connecting with builders, industry leaders and partners from across Saskatchewan.
7:30 PM | Disrupting the Blueprint: What It Takes to Chance an Industry
Graham Sherman
What does it take to challenge an established industry and actually change it? Graham Sherman shares his unconventional story of questioning the status quo, navigating regulatory barriers and turning obstacles into opportunities.
October 8, 2026 - 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM | Delta Hotels Saskatoon Downtown
7:30 AM | Breakfast, Performance Showcase & Networking
Start the day over breakfast, connect with industry colleagues and explore products, tools and solutions from Summit partners.
8:30 AM | Welcome & Opening
9:00 AM | The Ground is Moving: Energy, Geopolitics and the Forces Reshaping Canadian Housing
Gitane De Silva
Energy, trade, competitiveness, government policy and global uncertainty are changing the environment in which we build. Gitane De Silva takes a big-picture look at the forces reshaping Canadian housing and what they mean here in Saskatchewan.
10:00 AM | Networking Break & Performance Showcase
10:20 AM | From Insight to Action: Lessons from the Code Concierge Initiative
Nick Sackville
What are Saskatchewan builders, municipalities and industry partners telling us about the move toward higher-performing homes? Hear what we’ve learned about readiness, costs, construction practices and the practical barriers facing our industry — and how those insights can help move us forward.
10:50 AM | The Cost of Building Better: Where the Money Goes and What Pays Off
Amelie Caron + Kent Pearson
What does higher-performance construction actually cost? Get into the real numbers behind the energy tiers, where the money goes, which investments deliver the greatest performance for the dollar and where opportunities exist to build better without simply spending more.
12:00 PM | We Built This City: SRHBA's 70th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon
For 70 years, our industry has helped build the communities Saskatchewan calls home. Join us as we celebrate the people, businesses and milestones that brought us here, before turning our attention to what comes next.
1:00 PM | Better, Faster, Smarter: The Next Era of Homebuilding
How could new ideas, technologies and ways of building change the performance and affordability equation? Explore what is emerging in construction and the opportunities to improve productivity, quality and performance while building more efficiently.
1:50 PM | The Confidence Equation: Cost, Comfort & Credibility in Today's Homebuyer Decision
Tim Bailey
What do today's buyers actually value, and what are they willing to pay for? Tim Bailey brings consumer research and housing data into the conversation to explore how price, monthly costs, comfort, quality and long-term value are influencing today's homebuying decisions.
2:30 PM | Networking Break & Performance Showcase
2:50 PM | The Saskatchewan Reality Check: What Works, What Costs and What Has to Change?
Alex Miller, Big Block ConstructionDarcy Bzdel, SunRidge ResidentialAmelie Caron, Eco SynergyShenah Cartier, Municode
Now we put the day's ideas to the test. Builders, energy advisors, building science and code administration come together for a candid Saskatchewan conversation about what is working, what isn't, where the real costs and challenges are, and what needs to change to make better performance practical, achievable and affordable.
3:45 PM | What Saskatchewan Does Next
The biggest ideas, practical takeaways and opportunities emerging from the day and where Saskatchewan's residential construction industry goes from here.
4:00–5:30 PM | Closing Networking Reception
Keep the conversation going. Connect with speakers, colleagues and industry partners and wrap up the Summit over drinks and networking.
The Building Performance Summit is delivered as part of SRHBA’s Energy Concierge Initiative, with financial support from Natural Resources Canada through the Codes Acceleration Fund.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Looking to connect with key decision-makers in Saskatchewan’s residential construction sector? Partner with us as an official sponsor of the Building Performance Summit.
This provincial event will bring together builders, renovators, suppliers, industry partners, policymakers, and other housing-sector professionals for meaningful conversations about building performance, code readiness, affordability, innovation, and practical implementation. Sponsorship provides a valuable opportunity to showcase your organization, demonstrate industry leadership, and align your brand with the future of residential construction in Saskatchewan.
For more details on available sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Karen Turnerkaren@turnereventmanagement.com306-683-3663
Members: $299
Non-Members: $399
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