2026 Modular Housing Summit
May 4th - 6th, 2026
Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre
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Coming Together to Build BC – The Future is Modular
More Homes, More Jobs, Industrializing BC.
Why Attend in 2026?
Building on the momentum of 2025, the 2026 Summit will dig deeper into:
- Industry Innovation – Technology, automation, and design evolution
- Housing Solutions – Partnering with government, municipalities, and Indigenous communities
- Workforce Development – Creating skilled jobs and growing BC’s modular talent pool
- Economic Impact – Showcasing modular construction’s role in regional growth
This is where leaders come together to innovate, collaborate, and accelerate modular housing across British Columbia.
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2026 Summit Hosts
The Manufactured Housing Association of BC (MHABC) and Modular BC are proud co-hosts of the 2026 Modular Housing Summit, each bringing complementary strengths to advance policy, innovation, and industrial capacity across British Columbia.
MHABC
A dealer-focused organization with deep roots in the modular housing sector — serves as a convener for dealers, manufacturers, municipalities, and stakeholders across the province, driving industry collaboration, standards, and awareness.
Modular BC
A Non-Profit organization that leads the advocacy and programmatic push for a “made-in-BC” factory modular ecosystem, working directly with factories, municipalities, Provincial and Federal Governments, building officials, and policy bodies to streamline permitting, standardization through a Province wide Standardized design program.. Its leadership role also extends to the Mayor’s Task Force and a Province of BC Municipal Engagement, ensuring that local governments are active partners in accelerating modular housing adoption.
Together at the Summit, MHABC provides the platform and dealer network, while Modular BC shapes the strategic vision, technical frameworks, and Provincial policy pathways. The 2026 Summit promises to be a showcase of their shared mission — uniting innovation, government, and industry to accelerate modular housing solutions across BC.
2026 Modular Housing Summit Agenda at a Glance
Program details and speakers are subject to change.
Monday, May 4, 2026
- 10:00am - 4:00pm – Gerry Brown Memorial Golf Tournament (Fairview Mountain Golf Club)
- 10:30am to 3:30pm – Mayors Taskforce Meeting
- 6:30pm – BC Modular Housing Summit Welcome Social (Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre)
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
- 7:30am - 8:30am – Summit Breakfast Buffet
- 8:30am - 8:45am – Summit Opening Remarks/Welcome (Mayor Bloomfield)
- 8:45am - 9:15am - Collective Session - The Future is Modular, Presented by Opening by MHABC President followed by MHABC & Modular BC Staff
- 9:15am - 10:15am - Collective Session - NRC and Setting the Stage for Future Home Construction in Canada - Presenter TBA
- 10:15am - 10:45am - Coffee Break/Networking/Trade Show Visitation
- 10:45am - 11:45am - Concurrent Session - Modular Multi-Plex Pilot Program - Burnaby Experience Update Presented by: Modular BC and Burnaby Representative
- 10:45am - 11:45am - Concurrent Session - Building Permit Challenges and Solutions Presented by: MHABC & Ron Burnett
- 10:45am - 11:45am - Concurrent Session - Local Indigenous Housing Strategies Presented by: TBA
- 11:45am - 12:30pm - Luncheon/Innovations Awards Overview
- 12:30pm - 1:45pm - Collective Session - FORTISBC Presentation in Conjunction with Aboriginal Housing Provincial Strategies, Presented by Ben Nishi
- 1:45pm - 2:45pm - Collective Session - Global Economics Presentation, Presented by Bryan Yu and Price Waterhouse Coopers
- 2:45pm - 3:00pm - Coffee Break/Networking/Trade Show Visitation
- 3:00pm - 3:45pm - Concurrent Session - Energy Strategies for the Future, Presented by Modular BC - Energy Solutions
- 3:00pm - 3:45pm - Concurrent Session - Building Code Evolution, Presented by CSDS Speaker
- 4:00pm - 4:30pm - Collective Session - Modular Home Financing and Funding Panel Session, Presenter TBA
- 4:30pm - 6:00pm - Networking Power Hours
- 6:00pm to 7:00pm - Presidents' Banquet Reception/Raffles
- 7:00pm to 11:00pm - Presidents' Banquet/Entertainment
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
- 8:00am - 9:30am - MHABC Annual General Meeting - Separate in-room Buffet Breakfast
- 8:30am to 9:30am - Summit Buffet Breakfast
- 9:30am - 10:30am - Concurrent Session - WorkSafeBC Workshop, Presented by: Tami Der and Colin Mullett
- 9:30am - 10:30am - Concurrent Session - Municipal Engagement Workshop, Presented by: TBA
- 10:30am - 10:45am -Coffee Break/Networking
- 10:45am - 11:30am - Collective Session - Modular for Tomorrow, Presented by: TBA
- 11:30am - 11:45am - Collective Session - Summit Wrap-up, Presented by: In-coming MHABC President & Staff
- 11:45am - End of Official Summit Program
- 12:30pm - MHABC Manufactured Home Set-up Workshop involving WorkSafeBC at Moduline Plant
*Presenter/topics subject to change without notice.
2026 Esteemed Speakers
Mayor Julius Bloomfield
Member of the Provincial Chair of Mayors Task Force on Standardized Modular Factory-Built Homes for BC, Host City and Modular Summit Welcome Speaker
In November 2024, Mayor Bloomfield joined a coalition of British Columbia mayors to form the Mayors' Task Force on Standardized Modular Factory-Built Homes. This initiative aims to streamline the development and approval processes for modular housing, addressing the province's housing crisis by providing affordable and efficient housing solutions.
As the host city mayor and welcome speaker for the Modular Housing Summit 2025, Mayor Bloomfield will share insights from Penticton's experiences with modular housing and discuss collaborative efforts to implement standardized modular construction across British Columbia.
Ron Burnett
Building Official III Town of Oliver
Born and raised on a small mixed farm in Southern Manitoba, I moved to British Columbia in 1990 and began my career in construction, framing houses and completing renovations. I became a Carpenter Apprentice and earned my Red Seal Interprovincial Journeyman certification in January 1998. Over the next two decades, I worked on a wide range of commercial and industrial projects across BC, including the Vernon Jubilee Hospital, Seaton High School, Okanagan Landing Elementary, numerous bridges and overpasses, multi-unit apartment buildings in the Okanagan and Vancouver, high-rise concrete structures, and parkades in downtown Vancouver, as well as the Canada Line SkyTrain stations at Waterfront and Vancouver City Centre. I later transitioned into a role as a Building Official, working in Armstrong, Lumby, and Revelstoke, before joining QAI Laboratories as a Project Manager in their Factory Built Structures Division. In this role, I conducted inspections and certified modular manufacturers to CSA A277 across Western Canada, while also serving as a third-party technical consultant for several BC Housing modular apartment projects. Currently, I am a Level 3 BCQ Building Official registered with the BOABC and serve as the Chief Building Official for the Town of Oliver.
Gord Rattray
Retired Executive Director, MHABC
Gord worked in the BC forest industry from 1975 to 2003, eventually serving as General Manager of the Cariboo Lumber Manufacturers Association. He gained extensive experience in forestry, engineering, and non-profit management, with a strong understanding of small communities and private sector contributions to local economies. Afterward, he founded a consulting firm focusing on finance and marketing for non-profits. In 2011, Gord became Executive Director of the Manufactured Housing Association of BC, leading the organization until 2023, when he entered semi-retirement but returned in an acting capacity due to restructuring.
Paul Binotto - Director Modular BC
Adviser on the MHABC Board of Directors & Lead of the Provincial Modular Advocacy Program
Paul has a history in modular construction and is a strong advocate and driving force for the increased development of the BC Factory modular industry and more manufacturing jobs. He is past president and co-founder of My Lane Home Inc., an organization focused on modular infill, multi-generational, and affordable housing. Paul is also the Directory of Strategy and Business development, Guillevin International where he leads the clean energy solutions program.
Paul has worked with various cities and planning professionals across the province to help further develop their infill programs, create industry partnerships, and establish Modular Best Practices. Paul is also an adviser to the Manufacturing Housing Association of British Columbia board of directors and leads the Provincial Modular Advocacy Program
Steve Arnold
BES Building Energy Solutions – Principal Head of Operations
For over 25 years, Steve has worked with clients to deliver cost-effective, sustainable mechanical engineering solutions. His experience is drawn from his work in both Europe and North America.
Steve is also proud to conduct training on behalf of FortisBC and CLEAResult, leveraging his experience providing research, development and measurement and verification on new emerging technologies.
Steve is a Professional Licensee in Engineering, certified measurement and verification professional and Member of ASHRAE.
Ben Nishi
Manager, Commercial Accounts
Ben manages an energy portfolio for commercial, institutional and public sector customers that includes natural gas, electricity, propane, renewable gases, and energy efficiency programs.
Accomodation Details
Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre – Summit Host Hotel
21 Lakeshore Drive West, Penticton, BC V2A 7M5
Resort Amenities: Complimentary Wi-Fi, pool and hot tub, gym, boutique store, business centre, EV charging stations, on-site dining, private beach and marina, multiple room types.
Double Queen (City view) guestrooms start at $216/night plus applicable taxes
Check-in: 4:00pm
Check-out: 11:00am
Parking: $20.00/day + gst
Room Block Cut-Off: 5pm on March 23, 2026. Limited quantity of rooms exist in block. Block may close early if rooms become fulfilled.
Reservations: Please call 1-800-663-9400 or email lakeside@rpbhotels.com
Group Code: MHABC
Three Ways to Reserve:
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Online Booking portal: https://pentictonlakesideresort.ibe.stayntouch.com/
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Dates: Please select dates between May 3 and May 6, 2026
- If needing dates outside of our room block, you will need to contact the hotel direct by phone or email.
- GROUP CODE: MHABC2026
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Dates: Please select dates between May 3 and May 6, 2026
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Call the hotel direct BEFORE March 23, 2026 1-800-663-9400
- Note you wish to reserve under the MHABC SUMMIT rate
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Email the hotel direct BEFORE March 23, 2026 at lakeside@rpbhotels.com
- Note you wish to reserve under the MHABC SUMMIT rate
Golf Tournament
33rd Annual Gerry Brown Memorial / MHABC Golf Tournament
Location: Fairview Mountain Golf Club
The 2026 Summit Golf Tournament will be held at the stunning Fairview Mountain Golf Club and run as a scramble format. Come out for a fun day of networking, laughs, and a little healthy competition. The tournament will include a hole in one contest, closest to the pin, and long drive prizing, along with several random draw prizes. The first foursome will tee-off at 10am.
Inclusions:
- 1x round of 18 holes
- Shared golf cart
- Range access prior to round
- 1x voucher for hot dog/drink mid-round
- 1x voucher for BBQ burger lunch and drink après round
- Entry into tourney prizing
**Shared taxi service with fellow golfers will be made available to those who require transportation to/from course free of charge, compliments of the MHABC Board of Directors.
The MHABC would like to acknowledge that the 2025 BC Modular Housing Summit will take place upon the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Syilx People in the Okanagan Nation.
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Whether you’re looking to elevate brand awareness, strengthen industry relationships, or demonstrate your commitment to the sector, Summit sponsorship delivers a high-impact opportunity to connect, engage, and stand out.
Sponsorship opportunities will be posted shortly – stay tuned!
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