DBMC 2026
Montreal
17ᵗʰ International Conference on the Durability of Building Materials and Components
July 20-24 2026
DBMC 2026
Montreal
17ᵗʰ International Conference on the Durability of Building Materials and Components
July 20-24 2026
00
DaysDays
00
HrsHours
00
MinsMinutes
00
SecsSeconds
Greetings
17ᵗʰ International Conference on the Durability of Building Materials and Components
Concordia University, together with the National Research Council Canada, is honored to host the 17ᵗʰ International Conference on the Durability of Building Materials and Components (XVII DBMC) in Montreal, Canada, July 20-24, 2026. This prestigious triennial event, first held in Ottawa in 1978, returns to Canada for the first time in nearly 25 years—since the 8ᵗʰ DBMC in Vancouver in 1999. The 2026 conference will spotlight the evolving challenges and opportunities in the field, with a particular focus on the impacts of climate change and emerging construction technologies on the durability and performance of building materials, components, and systems. Key themes include:
- Evaluating the Durability of Building Materials and Components
- Climate Change and Environmental Resilience
- Decarbonization, Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Other Environmental Impacts
- Rapidly Developing Technologies in Construction
Participants can expect a rich program featuring plenary sessions, oral and poster presentations, interactive workshops, and collaborative meetings. Several international technical committees, such as CIB and ISO, have also chosen Montreal as the venue for their annual gatherings in conjunction with the conference. The XVII DBMC Organizing Committee are committed to delivering a world-class event that fosters networking, knowledge exchange, and technology transfer. We also encourage you to take time to enjoy the vibrant culture and unique charm of Montreal, Quebec.
We look forward to welcoming you to this exceptional event.
Sincerely,
The Co-Chairs of XVII DBMC 2026
Professor Hua Ge, Dr Marzieh Riahinezhad, Dr Michael Lacasse, Professor Leon Wang
NEWS
Social Media
Click to Download
- Conference Brochure
- Call for Abstracts
- City brochure with summer festivals, activities and must-see spots for DBMC2026 week
DBMC2026 Workshops Announced
🌍Reduced Registration Fees for Low-Income Countries
DBMC 2026 is committed to fostering accessibility and inclusivity. We are pleased to announce that participants from low-income countries will benefit from reduced registration fees. Details coming soon — stay tuned!
Keynote Speakers
Marianne Armstrong, Director of the National Research Council’s Climate Resilient Built Environment Initiative
Supporting Organisations
.png/:/cr=t:0%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:100%25/rs=w:370,cg:true)
Sponsors
SUPPORTING JOURNALS
DBMC 2026
Conference on the Durability of Building Materials and Components
1455 Blvd. De Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal, QC H3G 1M8, Canada
Hours
Open today | 09:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m. |
Announcement
The Call for Abstracts deadline has been extended to October 31, 2025.
This website uses cookies.
We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.