Thu, Sep 18
|Prairie Dog Brewing
Flagship Event: The Value of Craft
Appreciation and economics of craft, custom, and boutique businesses.
Time & Location
Sep 18, 2025, 7:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.
Prairie Dog Brewing, 105d 58 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2H 0N8, Canada
About the event
Welcome back after summer break! We wanna hear all about 'em!
Along with our usual pre- and post-discussion social hour, our panel will be exploring the value of craft within residential construction.
It can seem as though everyone in our industry is constantly battling the "race to the bottom" in a commodity-driven model. So how do we define "craft" (or custom, or boutique, etc...), and how do we charge appropriately for it?
It's a wide-ranging conversation and we hope you'll join us to share your perspective!
Our panel:
Dave Chalmers: Dave is the founder of Chalmers Heritage Conservation and has carved out a niche in the construction industry which is rooted in craft. He has experience investing in craftspeople and perspective as to why it's worthwhile to restore and repair vs. demolish and rebuild.