BILD Edmonton Metro is seeking a Vice President, Policy & Advocacy to lead its municipal advocacy agenda and strengthen BILD’s position as the trusted, solutions-oriented voice of the real estate development industry across the Edmonton Metro Region.

BILD Edmonton Metro is hiring! As our Admin & Finance Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of everything that keeps our team running smoothly — from financial operations to member and sponsor engagement, and from event logistics to behind-the-scenes administrative support.

BILD Edmonton Metro is hiring! We’re seeking an inaugural Project Manager of Technical Research Initiatives to lead high-impact research that clearly defines how public policy and regulation affect the homebuilding and land development industry. This role will design and lead comprehensive research initiatives that quantify the costs and implications of infrastructure systems and building components.

Alberta recorded a historic 50,000 housing starts this year — including over 20,000 in the Edmonton region. At BILD Edmonton Metro’s Economic Forecast Dinner, economists emphasized that while growth will likely moderate, Edmonton’s economic resilience, housing momentum, and collaborative policy efforts position the region for continued opportunity amid global uncertainty.

In January 2026, Alberta set a historic record with more than 53,000 housing starts — the second consecutive year of record-breaking construction — driven in large part by the Edmonton Metro Region, which saw the highest growth yet in housing starts.

When builders, designers, and developers work together, the impact is bigger and the results are better. BILD Edmonton Metro’s December luncheon panel identified this theme: today’s housing challenges can’t be solved in silos.

How do data and analytics transform urban planning, economic insight, and decision-making across Alberta? BILD Edmonton Metro’s November luncheon emphasized the importance of analytics, collaboration and improved regional transportation — including the potential for high-speed rail, leveraging data-driven planning to help the region adapt, grow, and build resilient communities.

Downtown Edmonton is facing a post-pandemic “doom loop” of empty offices, reduced foot traffic, and declining property values. More than $1.2 billion in new investments — from housing incentives to the new phase of ICE District — aim to reverse the trend.

BILD Edmonton Metro’s October luncheon brought together leaders from Edmonton’s Education and Entertainment Districts to discuss the future of downtown and the collaboration needed to drive its revitalization.

Edmonton artist Christopher James merged two distinct techniques — the angle grinder and chainsaw — to symbolize the harmony between the structured geometry of city grids and the natural flow of the North Saskatchewan River for BILD Edmonton Metro’s new office.

When considering urban landscapes, where do parks and open spaces fit into the list of necessities? According to Shelley Robinson, Certified Playground-Design Inclusion Educator at Park N Play, it should be at the top.

BILD Edmonton Metro’s September Field Trip brought together industry leaders to explore how design shapes the way we live, work, and connect. From infill projects in Edmonton’s core to family-focused homes in the suburbs, speakers emphasized that great design goes beyond buildings — it’s about people.