Innovative Housing Construction Summit Event Schedule
We’re bringing together leaders, builders, experts, and everyday community members to help solve the Virgin Islands housing crisis — one event at a time. Below is the full schedule of events for the Innovative Housing Construction Campaign and Summit.
Innovative Housing Construction
Summit Event Schedule
We’re bringing together leaders, builders, experts, and everyday community members to help solve the Virgin Islands housing crisis — one event at a time. Below is the full schedule of events for the Innovative Housing Construction Campaign and Summit.
EVENT SCHEDULES
Event #1: Stakeholders Meeting (In-Person)
Date: Teusday, July 22, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 aM
Location: UVI Innovation Center, St. Thomas
What’s Happening:
This kick-off session brings together key players from the construction industry to share real-world challenges, exchange ideas, and help shape the future of affordable housing development in the Virgin Islands. It sets the tone for the campaign by starting the conversation at the community level.
Participants Include:
Stakeholders, Industry Experts, Tradespersons, Contractors, Installers, Electricians, Plumbers
EVENT SCHEDULES
Event #1: Stakeholders Meeting
Date: Teusday, July 22, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 aM
Location: UVI Innovation Center, St. Thomas
What’s Happening:
This kick-off session brings together key players from the construction industry to share real-world challenges, exchange ideas, and help shape the future of affordable housing development in the Virgin Islands. It sets the tone for the campaign by starting the conversation at the community level.
Participants Include:
Stakeholders, Industry Experts, Tradespersons, Contractors, Installers, Electricians, Plumbers
Event #2: Innovative Housing Construction Panel (Virtual Summit Preview)
Date: Aug 25 & 26, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Zoom (Virtual)
What’s Happening:
A virtual panel featuring presentations from suppliers and product experts showcasing innovative building materials and systems. This preview gives participants a look at tools and technologies that can lower construction costs and improve housing durability and energy efficiency.
Participants Include:
Suppliers, Providers of Innovative Materials & Technologies
Event #3: Exploring Possible Building Code Reforms (Virtual)
Date: Monday, July 28, 2025
Time:8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual (Link to be shared soon)
What’s Happening:
A policy-focused virtual session where regulatory agencies and government officials explore building code reforms that could enable innovative and cost-effective housing construction. This dialogue is essential for identifying what legislative updates may be needed to support long-term change.
Participants Include:
DPNR, Zoning, Coastal Zone Management
Event #4: Event #4 – On-Site Visit: ICF-Built Home
Date: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 aM
Locations: To Be Determined – St. Thomas
What’s Happening:
An on-site tour of a home built with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF), offering participants a hands-on look at this resilient and energy-efficient building method. Learn how ICF can reduce costs and improve performance in tropical environments like the Virgin Islands.
Participants Include:
Stakeholders, Industry Experts, Contractors, Installers, Electricians, Plumbers
Event #5: Innovative Housing Construction Summit
Date: Friday, October 24, 2025 (Tentative)
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Locations: UVI Innovation Center, St. Thomas
What’s Happening:
The capstone event of the campaign, this full-day summit brings together the public and professionals to showcase innovative housing solutions, present findings from previous sessions, and offer product demonstrations. Student apprentices will also present off-grid residential designs, highlighting the next generation of homebuilders and problem-solvers.
Highlights Include:
Public, Stakeholders, Contractors, Government Agencies
Event #2: Innovative Housing Construction Panel (Virtual Summit Preview)
Date: Aug 25 & 26, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Zoom (Virtual)
What’s Happening:
A virtual panel featuring presentations from suppliers and product experts showcasing innovative building materials and systems. This preview gives participants a look at tools and technologies that can lower construction costs and improve housing durability and energy efficiency.
Participants Include:
Suppliers, Providers of Innovative Materials & Technologies
Event #3: Exploring Possible Building Code Reforms (Virtual)
Date: Monday, July 28, 2025
Time:8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual (Link to be shared soon)
What’s Happening:
A policy-focused virtual session where regulatory agencies and government officials explore building code reforms that could enable innovative and cost-effective housing construction. This dialogue is essential for identifying what legislative updates may be needed to support long-term change.
Participants Include:
DPNR, Zoning, Coastal Zone Management
Event #4: Event #4 – On-Site Visit: ICF-Built Home
Date: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 aM
Locations: To Be Determined – St. Thomas
What’s Happening:
An on-site tour of a home built with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF), offering participants a hands-on look at this resilient and energy-efficient building method. Learn how ICF can reduce costs and improve performance in tropical environments like the Virgin Islands.
Participants Include:
Stakeholders, Industry Experts, Contractors, Installers, Electricians, Plumbers
Event #5: Innovative Housing Construction Summit
Date: Friday, October 24, 2025 (Tentative)
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Locations: UVI Innovation Center, St. Thomas
What’s Happening:
The capstone event of the campaign, this full-day summit brings together the public and professionals to showcase innovative housing solutions, present findings from previous sessions, and offer product demonstrations. Student apprentices will also present off-grid residential designs, highlighting the next generation of homebuilders and problem-solvers.
Highlights Include:
Public, Stakeholders, Contractors, Government Agencies
Join Us
Let’s come together to build a better future—Whether you're a professional in the housing industry, a policy maker, or a resident who cares about the future of your community—your voice matters.
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Join Us
We invite you to be part of the solution. Whether you’re a builder, a policymaker, a renter, or a concerned citizen, your voice matters. Together, we can build a stronger, more affordable housing future for the Virgin Islands.
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