25th Annual - CCO Conference 2026

Hosted by the Southern Interior Construction Association, the CCO Conference is a 1.5-day event bringing together Contractors, Consultants, and Owners from across the Southern Interior construction industry.

Now celebrating its 25th year, the CCO Conference is dedicated to fostering open, transparent dialogue between all parties involved in construction projects. By understanding each other’s challenges and perspectives, we can build stronger partnerships and create more efficient, collaborative project outcomes.

This year’s conference will feature expert-led sessions that dive into the industry’s most pressing challenges and emerging opportunities. From innovative technologies and project delivery methods to updates shaping how we design and build for the future, attendees will gain actionable insights and practical tools to elevate their work in a rapidly evolving industry.

Let’s come together to build the future better, smarter, and stronger.

Continued Professional Development Credits:

• AIBC LU’s: 6.5 (3.5 Non-Core LU’s & 3 Core LU’s)
• Gold Seal Credits: 2
• BC Housing CPD Points: 6

The Southern Interior Construction Association (SICA) is a non-profit organization representing over 400 member companies across the Okanagan and Southern Interior of British Columbia. We connect and empower the construction community through education, advocacy, networking, and workforce development.

From training programs and safety courses to industry events and tendering resources, SICA helps build stronger businesses and stronger communities. Together, we’re shaping the future of construction in the Southern Interior. View the full agenda here.

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Info: Free for Public Owners
This in person “Owners Only” session equips public-sector owners, evaluators, and procurement teams with the tools needed to run fair, transparent, and defensible RFP processes. Tailored for government agencies, project managers, procurement professionals, and consultants who support owners, this workshop distills what matters most in evaluation, documentation, and post-award communication.
Participants learn how to recognize and mitigate evaluator bias, strengthen alignment between RFP instructions and scoring, and ensure procurement decisions can be clearly justified and confidently communicated to the market.

Info: Open to all Public Owners attending the "RFP Boot Camp for Owners" Session and all Contractors and Consultants attending the "Winning RFPs – Strategies & Insights for Contractors" * Must be registered for either Add-On Workshop

Info: Add-On Pricing: $99 (members - contact SICA for your discount code) | $199 (non-members)
Attendees must purchase the Add-On at check out or by contacting [email protected]. This practical, high-impact workshop gives construction teams a clear advantage in today’s increasingly competitive RFP landscape. Designed for general contractors, construction managers, trade contractors, consultants, and proposal teams, this session breaks down how owners actually evaluate proposals - and what truly moves scores.
Participants learn how to strengthen clarity, compliance, and persuasiveness in proposals, avoid common pitfalls, and build internal consistency in pursuit strategies. Through real examples, evaluator psychology, and hands-on exercises using local RFPs, attendees leave with actionable tools to increase win rates and improve pursuit decision-making.

Info: Come down to the Delta Conference Centre and enjoy a welcome cocktail and networking session. This is open to all Conference Ticket holders and Exhibitors/Sponsors.

Info: Linda is an award-winning humorist speaker, bestselling author, and global trainer who has spent more than three decades inspiring audiences with her refreshing, no-BS approach to personal and professional growth. A proud mom, wife, and new grandma, she brings a perfect mix of humour, heart, and honesty to every stage, helping people shift their mindset, build momentum, and rediscover joy in their work and lives. As the co-founder of HER International, she has also spent 16 years supporting efforts to rescue and educate girls affected by human trafficking. Known for energizing rooms and sparking transformative “aha” moments, Linda believes a day without laughter is a day wasted—and her audiences feel that truth every time she speaks.

Info: The AI Adoption Proof-of-Value Initiative is an unprecedented program supporting mid-sized construction firms and local tech companies in reducing the risks of adopting AI. Over the past 18 months, it has completed numerous projects across Western Canada, generating more than $1M in AI implementation and identifying over $3M in potential savings. This session will distill the most valuable insights from that work—where tangible results were achieved, what enabled success, and how organizations can move from small pilots to meaningful impact. It will also highlight the BC-based 2025 cohort.

Participants will leave with practical guidance on defining a clear purpose for AI, aligning internal teams, and embedding new tools into business and project workflows, with examples spanning business development, preconstruction, and site operations. The session provides executives, innovation leads, and project teams with a structured approach to adopting AI with reduced risk, time, and cost.

Info: Learn more about BC's energy landscape and electric growth and capacity in the Okanagan

Info: This session will cover the latest legal developments and trends affecting the construction industry. Learn what the courts are saying about procurement methods and health and safety requirements, hear what governments are doing to improve legislation to help contractors get paid and settle disputes, and understand the current trends in contracting for projects. This will be a must-not-miss session!

Info: All project participants face a range of risks throughout the life of a construction contract. Reducing those risks requires both sound commercial management practices and strong cross-functional communication skills. This panel will outline practical steps and proactive strategies that can be applied from the procurement stage through to contract closeout.

By the end of the session, attendees will be able to evaluate contract documents for risk before signing, establish procedures to manage legal and technical exposure throughout the project, and understand how communication discipline and soft skills contribute to effective risk mitigation.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Delta Hotels Grand Okanagan Resort, 1310 Water Street, Kelowna, Canada

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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