b'THE 2021 BUILDINGS SHOWthe industry lent their knowledge andUnfortunately, pandemic safetysourced locally by MTCC to support local expertise to a wide range of topics,restrictions made this years TCAfarmers and products.tackling everything from constructionChristmas Luncheon unfeasible. innovation to design trends, new tech toNevertheless, TCA is looking forwardENCOURAGING RESULTSmarket activities, project management,to bringing the popular networkingFeedback from The Buildings labour shortages, architecture, propertyluncheon back for The Buildings ShowsShows face-to-face event has been management practices, and beyond. 2022 edition. promising. Informa notes there were some uncertainties leading up to the In short, there was a lot to talk about,FUTURE IN FOCUS gathering, but that the team was proud says Lisa Barnes, show director,Industry sustainability was a recurringto see its success.Informa Connect. As well, attendeestheme throughout the event, both in had a good catch-up with colleaguesterms of programming and its execution.Everyone understood this event would over drinks at the afternoon receptionInforma worked with its communitybe smaller than 2019 but it was more in the SafeTech Networking Lounge,partners to generate relevant contentabout getting back to doing business took in demonstrations on the lateston socially responsible practices withinface to face. Attendees could see old innovations at the Innovative Productthe construction, design and propertyand new faces, have a good chat about and PropTech LIVE Stages, or stoppedmanagement sectors, as well aswhats happened over the last two years, by the Career Hub for valuable tools andcollaborating with exhibitors, supplierssee whats new in the market, top up information, and much more.and sponsors to reduce the showscontinuing educations credits and so environmental footprint. much more, Barnes reports. People Mollenhauer notes that attendees alsoThe Buildings Show is committed towere just excited to come together and had an opportunity to browse over 300promoting sustainability for the entireenjoy something a bit more normal.exhibitors on the trade show floor andbuilt environment, says Barnes. For get up close with industry servicesexample, The Buildings Show purchasesIm glad we were there and I look and products, saying, I found it verycarbon offsets for the entire event inforward to next year when well see worthwhile to walk the floor and seeRenewable Energy Credits. Habitat forthings return even closer to normal, what was going on and the interactionHumanity also salvages 10 to 15 skidsadds Mollenhauer. that went on around the show. I talkedof show materials annually to be used to quite a few exhibitors at the show whoin future builds or sold in the HabitatThe Buildings Show is slated to returnfelt the show was very worthwhile sincefor Humanity ReStore, and 75 per centto Toronto from November 30 totheir interactions led to solid leads.of meat, fish and dairy at the event areDecember 2, 2022. What do you look for in a corridor refurbishment contractor?Torontos Oldest Refurbishment Firm (est. 1972)Torontos Longest Refurbishment Warranty (3 Years) Torontos Only 3-Yr All-Inclusive Service Program(905) 944-1385|www.torontodecorating.caBUILDERSDIGEST Quarter 4 202125'