The Buildings Show 2026 in Toronto: Where to Stay

The Buildings Show 2026 is North America's leading event for the built environment, running December 2–4 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto. As the anchor of Canadian Real Estate & Construction Week, it brings together more than 18,000 industry professionals and 700+ exhibitors across two expo halls. The conference program features 120+ expert-led sessions and 250+ speakers covering housing acceleration, sustainability, workforce development, economic resilience and innovative construction technology. Dedicated zones include WoodWorks, OHBA, Innovation Showcases and the Modular + Advanced Building Technology Zone in partnership with Dave Cooper Live. Attendees include decision-makers from top contractors, developers, architects, engineers and building owners such as EllisDon, Mattamy Homes, Oxford Properties, Gensler, PCL Construction and CBRE Capital. The event is endorsed by the Toronto Construction Association, BOMA Toronto, Engineers Canada, OAA, OHBA and RAIC. The show runs alongside Global Property Market, Apartment Dev & Affordable Housing, Real Estate Forum, Data Center World Canada and Canadian Real Estate Asset Management, all part of Canadian Real Estate & Construction Week. Staying downtown puts attendees within walking distance of the MTCC and the full week's lineup.