CANSTRUCTION 2026
WHO: Teams of Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Designers and Students attending Schools of Architecture, Engineering and Design.
WHAT: Design & build structures made from canned foods within a 10’ x 10’ x10’ space
WHEN: April 8 Deadline to Enter & Submit Design Concept (online) May 2 Build Day (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) May 2-11 On display to the Public
WHERE: West Edmonton Mall 8882 170 St. NW (Sites TBD)
WHY: To benefit Edmonton's Food Bank
HOW: @canstructionedmonton Visit canstructionedmonton.com. Complete and return the entry form with the entry fee.
Between May 2 and 11 in West Edmonton Mall, you can check out amazing structures created by local companies using non-perishable food as a building material. These companies plan, build, and then donate the food to Edmonton's Food Bank. Let us know your favourite structure!
If you are a construction, engineering or design company that is interested in putting your skills to the test for a good cause visit the Canstruction Edmonton website to get more info on how to sign up.
2025 PARTICIPANT: PCL Construction Management - Supporting Our Community is Dino-mite!
Life finds a way! The team at PCL Construction are happy to help find a way to ensure nobody in our city goes hungry. Winner for Structural Ingenuity 2025
2025 PARTICIPANT: V3 Companies of Canada Ltd. - Canco De Mayo
V3 served up a feast of creativity and compassion with our sculpture, “Canco de Mayo”—a meal for celebration. Winner Best Original Design 2025
2025 PARTICIPANT: McElhanney Ltd. - First CAN-tact: The Udderly Captivating Abduction
Features a UFO beaming up a bewildered cow while other cows look on in amazement, wondering if they’ll be next in line.
2025 PARTICIPANT: DES Engineering Ltd. - Oh CANada
This sculpture proudly flies the Canadian flag alongside a fearless pair of Canada geese. Winner for Best use of Labels 2025
2025 PARTICIPANT: Bantrel - Of Canada, eh?
“Oh Canada, eh?!” was a heartwarming tribute to the true north’s iconic beauty and charm, all brought to life in cans! Winner Best Meal, Most Cans, and People's Choice 2025
