WELCOME TO DBMC 2026
Dear Colleagues, Friends, and Sponsors,
On behalf of the DBMC 2026 Organizing Committee, it is our great pleasure and honour to welcome you to the 17ᵗʰ International Conference on the Durability of Building Materials and Components (XVII DBMC 2026), taking place from July 20 to 24, 2026, at Concordia University in Montréal, Canada. Hosted jointly by Concordia University and the National Research Council Canada, this international event brings together researchers, practitioners, industry representatives, policymakers, and students from around the world.
Since its inaugural edition in Ottawa in 1978, DBMC has become a leading international forum for advancing research, innovation, and collaboration in the durability and performance of building materials, components, and systems. Following the 8 th DBMC, held in Vancouver in 1999, we are especially honoured to welcome the DBMC community back to Canada for the third time.
The international response to XVII DBMC 2026 has been exceptional. More than 540 abstracts were submitted, resulting in 320 accepted papers from 205 institutions across 43 countries and 6 continents. These contributions demonstrate the growing global commitment to addressing current and future challenges related to the durability, resilience, and sustainability of the built environment.
The conference program addresses critical and emerging topics, including the durability assessment of building materials and components; climate change adaptation and environmental resilience; decarbonization and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental impacts; and rapidly evolving technologies in construction. Participants can look forward to a rich and diverse program featuring five keynote lectures, ten oral presentation sessions, one poster session, four interactive panel discussions, seven workshops, two technical meetings, two special-topic talks, two laboratory tours, and other collaborative activities. International technical committees, including groups associated with CIB, CSA and ISO, will also convene in Montréal in conjunction with the conference.
The scientific quality of the program reflects the dedication and expertise of the Scientific Committee. All submitted papers underwent a rigorous peer-review process to ensure high academic and professional standards. Beyond the technical program, we hope the conference will provide valuable opportunities for networking, collaboration, and the exchange of innovative ideas that will help shape the future of buildings and infrastructure.
We are pleased to welcome more than 400 participants from academia, industry, government, and professional practice to the DBMC 2026. We extend our sincere appreciation to our sponsors, institutional partners, committee members, keynote speakers, panellists, session chairs, authors, reviewers, and volunteers. Their commitment and contributions have made this event a reality.
We wish you an inspiring and productive conference, as well as an opportunity to enjoy Montréal’s distinctive architecture, multicultural character, cuisine, and vibrant summer atmosphere. We hope your time in Montréal will be both rewarding and memorable.
Welcome to XVII DBMC 2026, and welcome to Montréal!
With best regards,
Professor Hua Ge
Dr. Marzieh Riahinezhad
Dr. Michael A. Lacasse
Professor Liangzhu (Leon) Wang
Co-Chairs, XVII DBMC 2026
NEWS
Photo Gallery
- The wonderful memories of DBMC 2026 are available in [Photo Gallery]
DBMC 2026 Registration Now Open!
Registration for the upcoming DBMC 2026 conference is open.
Click here to explore registration options.
Reserve Your Spot – DBMC 2026 Gala Dinner
- Taking place on July 22 at Maison Alcan, this special evening is one of the social highlights of the conference. Limited tickets available!
Detailed Conference Program Now Available
- The full DBMC 2026 program, including oral and poster presentations, is now available for download. [Program]
Presentation Templates Now Available
- The official DBMC 2026 PowerPoint templates for oral and poster presentations are now available. Authors and presenters can download the templates from the For Authors page.
Detailed Lab Tours Now Available
- The details of Concordia Lab Tours are now available for download. [Lab Tours]
Social Media
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- Conference Brochure
- Call for Abstracts
- Full paper Template
- 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!
DBMC History
Keynote Speakers
Marianne Armstrong, Director of the National Research Council’s Climate Resilient Built Environment Initiative
Prof. Kefei Li,
Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
Prof. Dr. Menghao Qin,
Building Physicist; Prof. Dr. at Technical University of Denmark (DTU); Saint-Gobain Chair Prof. at ESPCI/ENS, Paris, France
Ana Silva, Head of Research and Innovation at Porvalor
Christer Sjöström, R&D engineer and senior Professor of KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden.
Supporting Organisations
Sponsors
Supporting Journals
DBMC 2026
Conference on the Durability of Building Materials and Components
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Hours
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