Sustainable Building Manitoba

05/26/2026

Are you proud of your home retrofit? Or are you currently planning one? Either way, Sustainable Building Manitoba wants to hear from you!

We are building the Manitoba Home Retrofit Guides, a free step-by-step energy-efficiency resource to help Manitoba homeowners retrofit with confidence.

Your real-world experience helps us make them better.

Your story can inspire the next Manitoba homeowner to not just renovate - but retrofit.

Visit our website to get involved, and learn more about this process: https://www.sustainablebuildingmanitoba.ca/manitoba-home-retrofit-guides-get-involved/

Not doing a retrofit, but know someone who’s doing one? Pass this info on to them!

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05/26/2026

THIS WEEK: THURSDAY NIGHT
Shrugging Doctor Beverage Company, 483 Berry St, Winnipeg.
Doors at 5pm.

The SBM AGM is where Manitoba's sustainable building community gets updated on the year's past and upcoming work AND an incredible opportunity to connect with others who share your sustainable building values.

Community is a critical part of what fuels the work SBM is able to do.

Whether you're looking to get more formally involved by joining a committee or lending your expertise, or you simply want to get a better sense of the work happening across Manitoba, this is a great place to plug in.

Come ready to reconnect, meet someone new, and leave inspired.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sbm-agm-social-time-tickets-1987856011843?aff=lin
SBM Members: FREE
Non-members: $20

Not a member yet? Join SBM and attend for free: https://www.sustainablebuildingmanitoba.ca/join/

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05/15/2026

Flood exposure is already being reflected in home insurance premiums. Higher-risk areas are seeing faster increases in insurance costs, even as home prices have fallen and mortgage rates have eased.

In light of the situation, the Canadian government released its Flood Risk Finder, a public source of data for flood hazard and risk. Users can search for the flood risk in their area to better prepare against the threat.

Manitoba is no stranger to flood risk and the stakes are only growing. The same financial pressures reshaping housing markets in Ontario are ones the building sector here needs to watch closely.

Resilient building practices aren't just good for the environment, they're becoming essential to the long-term value and insurability of our buildings.

Check your area's risk at the Government of Canada Flood Risk Finder: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-creates-platform-for-canada-wide-flood-risk-awareness-canadas-flood-risk-finder.html

Read the full article here: https://sustainablebiz.ca/climate-resilience-is-core-to-insurance-industry-uli-panel

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05/14/2026

What has happened this year in sustainable building in Manitoba? What plans are in place for next year?

Join Sustainable Building Manitoba for our Annual General Meeting — an evening of connection, insight, and inspiration!

You’ll get a front-row seat to the exciting progress we’ve made and where we’re headed next. It’s your opportunity to be part of the conversation that’s shaping the future of sustainable building in Manitoba.

Here’s what else you can look forward to:
🏗️ Updates on SBM’s ongoing projects
🏗️ Previews of our upcoming advocacy initiatives
🏗️ The official announcement of our new board members!

Whether you're a long-time supporter or just getting to know us, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with others in the sustainable building community, share ideas, and get inspired.

Event is free for members - so if you’ve been thinking about joining, now’s the perfect time!

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05/01/2026

Everyone at Sustainable Building Manitoba would like to thank all the amazing speakers who led sessions over the course of the past month, and to everyone who attended the Building Resilience Gathering: Embodied Carbon Edition. Only together is this kind of event successful!

This gathering has fostered the space for education, conversation, and idea-generation on Embodied Carbon. Conversations about alternative materials, embodied carbon tools, and industry-scale approaches are all helping to shape what the future of sustainable building looks like for Manitoba. Stay tuned to see all those presentations available on SBM’s YouTube.

Last week, the Building Resilience Gathering wrapped up with an in-person session at The King's Head Pub. Professionals from across the sector had the opportunity to comment on what is and what should be going on in Manitoba, with others who share their sustainable building values. Conversations focused around everything we’d learned during BRG 2026, and culminated in a discussion about what barriers exist to energy code compliance, deep energy retrofits, and more.

This event would not be possible without all the financial support SBM’s sponsors provide. Special shout out to the organizations that supported this event: Efficiency Manitoba, along with Assiniboine Credit Union and Manitoba Environmental Industries Association (MEIA).

See you next year, for BRG 2027!

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04/27/2026

This week is the last chance to submit a bio - deadline closes on Thursday, 11:59pm.

Want to see more sustainable building in Manitoba?

Consider joining the SBM Board - because now's the time to submit your nomination.

Pursuant to the Organizational Bylaws, this Call for Nominations for the 2026 Board Elections is being issued.

Nominate yourself - or nominate another Sustainable Building Manitoba member!

The nomination period will be open until 11:59 PM on Thursday, April 30th 2026.

The election will be held electronically, with voting conducted by the membership prior to the May 28th, 2026 AGM, where the results will be announced. More details on the Annual General Meeting will be provided soon.

⚡We are seeking to elect up to seven new directors.
⏱️Time Commitment: 4 - 7 hours per month
⚡All directors must be SBM Members in good standing. If you are not already a member you can join here: https://www.sustainablebuildingmanitoba.ca/join/

Terms are for two years, and directors can serve consecutive terms.

Please submit the following by EMAIL (to [email protected]) by 11:59PM on Thursday April 30th:
🖊️150 word bio
🖊️Area of expertise
🖊️A statement about why you want to join the SBM Board of Directors
🖊️Favorite building feature
🖊️LinkedIn profile link (if applicable)

For more information, visit: https://www.sustainablebuildingmanitoba.ca/2026-board-elections/
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04/24/2026

Come for the updates, stay for the people.

The SBM AGM is where Manitoba's sustainable building community gets updated on the year's past and upcoming work AND an incredible opportunity to connect with others who share your sustainable building values.

We'll keep the formal meeting tight to leave plenty of time for the conversations that make these evenings worthwhile. There will even be some trivia…

Whether you're looking to get more formally involved by joining a committee or lending your expertise, or you simply want to get a better sense of the work happening across Manitoba, this is a great place to plug in. Community is a critical part of what fuels the work SBM is able to do.

We're gathering at Shrugging Doctor, 483 Berry St, Winnipeg.
Come ready to reconnect, meet someone new, and leave inspired.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sbm-agm-social-time-tickets-1987856011843?aff=fb

SBM Members: FREE
Non-members: $20
Not a member yet? Join SBM and attend for free: https://www.sustainablebuildingmanitoba.ca/join/
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04/15/2026

What are you doing this Earth Day?

Join the in-person discussion about how to bring more sustainable buildings to Manitoba and get the chance to connect with other building professionals who share your values.

This is your chance to help normalize high-performance, low-carbon building in Manitoba.

We’ve had two days of amazing presentations over the course of this month, and SBM would like to thank our speakers - and everyone who attended! Let’s keep these conversations going.

Refreshments provided, cash bar available.

📅April 22 | In Person | King's Head Pub, Winnipeg | 5:00 - 8:30 PM CT

Tickets $25.
Register now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/building-reliance-gathering-embodied-carbon-tickets-1984866738847?aff=fb
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04/14/2026

Want to see more sustainable building in Manitoba?

Consider joining the SBM Board - because now's the time to submit your nomination.

Pursuant to the Organizational Bylaws, this Call for Nominations for the 2026 Board Elections is being issued.

Nominate yourself - or nominate another Sustainable Building Manitoba member!

The nomination period will be open until 11:59 PM on Thursday, April 30th 2026.

The election will be held electronically, with voting conducted by the membership prior to the May 28th, 2026 AGM, where the results will be announced. More details on the Annual General Meeting will be provided soon.

⚡We are seeking to elect up to seven new directors.
⏱️Time Commitment: 4 - 7 hours per month
⚡All directors must be SBM Members in good standing. If you are not already a member you can join here: https://www.sustainablebuildingmanitoba.ca/join/

Terms are for two years, and directors can serve consecutive terms.

Please submit the following by EMAIL (to [email protected]) by 11:59PM on Thursday April 30th:
🖊️150 word bio
🖊️Area of expertise
🖊️A statement about why you want to join the SBM Board of Directors
🖊️Favorite building feature
🖊️LinkedIn profile link (if applicable)

For more information, visit: https://www.sustainablebuildingmanitoba.ca/2026-board-elections/
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04/11/2026

Check out our Speaker Lineup for Day Two of the Building Resilience Gathering: Embodied Carbon Edition

📅 April 15 | Online via Zoom | 12:00–3:00 PM CT

Online talks cover practical content you can apply to your professional life ranging from case studies to financing and more.

🔗 Register now - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/building-reliance-gathering-embodied-carbon-tickets-1984866738847?aff=fb

🔗 For the full lineup of speakers across the entire BRG 2026 event, visit our website: https://www.sustainablebuildingmanitoba.ca/building-resilience-gathering-embodied-carbon-edition/

🔗Or click here to see Day Three, an evening of in-person discussion that moves beyond awareness and gets honest about the barriers (and opportunities) around sustainable building in Manitoba. April 22nd, 5pm - 7pm @ King’s Head Pub: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HgpDEAPC3/

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