Colliers Engineering & Design is thrilled to announce our inaugural participation in the 2025 Capital Region CANstruction competition, a unique event that combines creativity, engineering, and community service to combat hunger. This year’s theme, “Lights, Camera, Action,” has inspired our team to design a structure that captures the magic of the movies, reflecting our excitement to contribute to this meaningful cause.​

What is CANstruction?

CANstruction is an annual exhibit and design competition where teams of architects, engineers, contractors, and students create colossal structures entirely out of canned food items. These structures are displayed to the public, raising awareness about food insecurity, and at the end of the event, all canned goods are donated to local food banks. In the Capital Region, CANstruction benefits The Food Pantries for the Capital District, a coalition of over 70 food pantries across Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady counties. ​

Why Support CANstruction in the Capital Region?

Food insecurity remains a pressing issue in New York State. According to recent reports, approximately one in four adults (24.9%) in New York experience food insecurity. In the Capital Region, rising food costs have exacerbated this issue, with many residents struggling to afford nutritious meals. By supporting CANstruction, you directly contribute to alleviating hunger in our community, providing essential resources to those in need.​

Embracing “Lights, Camera, Action”

Our office has always been interested in competing in CANstruction and supporting The Food Pantries, and this year, we are finally making it happen. We could not be more excited to be part of this fantastic event! Colliers Engineering & Design is even more excited about the theme this year, “Lights, Camera, Action.” We couldn’t wait to get started on the design and are thrilled to build our first structure. The smell of popcorn, the excitement of seeing a new 3D movie, stopping by the concession counter to get a treat, getting the ticket and finding the theater – sounds like a perfect time!​

How You Can Get Involved

We invite our colleagues, clients, and community members to support our CANstruction endeavor. Your contributions will help us purchase the canned goods needed for our structure, all of which will be donated to The Food Pantries for the Capital District after the event. Together, we can make a significant impact in the fight against hunger in our region.​

Event Details

• Build Day: Monday, May 5, 2025​
• Exhibit Dates: Tuesday, May 6 – Monday, May 20, 2025​
• Location: Crossgates Mall, Albany, NY​

We encourage everyone to visit Crossgates Mall during the exhibit to view the incredible structures created by participating teams. Each display is a testament to the creativity and generosity of our community, working together to tackle hunger one can at a time.​

For more information about the event, please visit the Capital Region CANstruction website. ​

Join us in supporting this worthy cause and shining a spotlight on hunger in the Capital Region. Together, we can build a brighter future for all.