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CanstructionTHEME FOR 2020: Rock CAN Roll
Canstruction brings together teams of engineers, designers, architects and builders to create extraordinary structures out of non-perishable food items.
Events
CanstructionTHEME FOR 2020: Rock CAN Roll
Canstruction brings together teams of engineers, designers, architects and builders to create extraordinary structures out of non-perishable food items.
Canstruction® Calgary
Helping wear out can openers since 1992.
Canstruction® Calgary brings together teams of engineers, designers, architects and builders to create extraordinary structures out of non-perishable food items. The structures are judged, exhibited to the public and then de-canstructed, with food going to the Calgary Food Bank. Each year, there is a theme that teams must base their design around. Since 2006, this event has provided nearly 430,000 pounds of food to needy Calgarians. Canstruction® Calgary is the local chapter of Canstruction, a global anti-hunger project founded by the Society for Design Administration, an affiliate organization of the American Institute of Architects. The event is held in more than 50 cities across North America.

OUR 2020 Teams
Our Participating Teams
Thank You
2019 Teams

RJC Engineers
Of the things we construct, there are things that we see, that just wouldn’t be there, without RJC.
Number of Cans: 6,983
Awards: Best Meal

FLUOR
Title: Oh, The Places They CAN Go!
Number of Cans: 8,750
Awards: Structural Integrity

Stantec
Title: CanBook Magic
Number of Cans: 8,000
Awards: Best Original Design & Best Use of Theme

Suncor
Title: Fox in Socks on Box with Knox
Number of Cans: 9,000+
Awards: Best Use of Labels

City of Calgary
Title: Horton Works For You!
Number of Cans: 9,500+
Awards: Judge’s Choice & People’s Choice

Spartan Controls
Title: Horton CAN, and you CAN Too!
Number of Cans: 8,750
Did You know?
2020 Fast Facts
pounds of food
teams
number of cans
What you need to know
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is this going to cost?
Can we practice beforehand?
Can we have more than five people involved?
Ok, I’m in. Now what?
- Brainstorm some ideas. Or get inspired … google “Canstruction” to see all kinds of cool designs. YouTube offers many time lapse videos as well.
- Plan your design. Create templates to assist with stacking.
- Experiment. Pre-build difficult aspects prior to build day to ensure they work.
- Challenge yourself and have fun. You will amaze your friends and coworkers (and you will be helping a great cause)!