The BC Innovation Coalition Presents: Off-site Consumption

A low-key, recurring get-together for people working across housing delivery in the Capital Regional District, hosted by Aaron Nelson and Chris Fernando, Co-founders of the BC Innovation Coalition.

WhyGetting homes built depends on dozens of people who rarely sit down together outside of formal processes. Off-site Consumption is a regular, low-stakes space to put faces to names, share what you're working on and be curious about others' projects.

This isn’t a business development or real estate sales event. It’s for people working on how housing gets delivered.

Who should come• Developers, builders, trades and project managers• Architects, engineers and designers• Planners, development approvals and permitting staff• Building inspectors and code officials• Municipal, regional and provincial policy staff• Non-profit, co-op and community housing providers• Lenders, financial institutions and funders• Offsite construction, prefab and mass timber• Researchers and others working on the housing delivery system

Bring someone you work with but rarely drink with. Bonus points if they're from a different category than you (see below).

Name tagsGrab a tag at the door, then try to talk to at least one colour that isn’t yours.🔵 Blue: public sector (planning, approvals, inspections, policy)🔴 Red: design & build (developers, builders, trades, architects, offsite, mass timber)🟢 Green: community housing (non-profits, co-ops, advocates, research)⚫ Black: finance (lenders, funders, investors)

What to expect• No agenda, speakers or pitches, just conversation• Come and go as you like• Order what you'd like from the server • A warm welcome from the BCIC team (Aaron or Chris)

House rules• No pitches. Come curious and leave the sales deck at the office.• Chatham House Rule. Share what you heard, not who said it, so everyone can speak candidly.

Registration requires a quick approval so we can keep the room focused and give Swans a headcount.