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Heat Pump Water Heater Week 2026 convenes building practitioners and policy advocates to advance residential and commercial heat pump water heating. Organized by the New Buildings Institute and its Advanced Water Heating Initiative, the multi-day virtual program covers critical market and technical…

Organized by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, the Energy Efficiency Policy Forum convenes leaders and specialists from government, industry, utilities, and advocacy groups. The gathering centers on emerging policy opportunities and structural challenges shaping energy efficiency as stakeholders prepare for…

This online session examines the intersection of building decarbonization and tenant stability in rental housing. Energy efficiency and electrification retrofits replace outdated equipment with reliable systems that lower utility costs and enhance resident comfort. However, projects that lack careful planning risk disrupting…

Organized by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, the 2028 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings convenes professionals to explore research, technical strategies, and policies aimed at reducing energy bills, waste, and climate pollution. Drawing on ACEEE’s broad focus areas—including…

This regional online technical seminar addresses fire-resistant design and construction for Type III mid-rise wood-frame buildings. The session focuses on common detailing challenges and areas of misunderstanding concerning exterior walls, their intersections with rated floor assemblies, and shaft enclosures for elevators, stairs,…

This regional seminar addresses fire-resistant design and construction detailing for mid-rise Type III wood-frame buildings. The session focuses on common detailing misunderstandings involving exterior walls and intersections with rated floor assemblies, as well as elevator, stair, and mechanical shafts. Participants examine fire…

WoodWorks Connect brings regional design and building professionals together with leading wood product manufacturers and suppliers in San Francisco. Attendees can examine new products and services engineered to support structural timber projects, consult directly with technical industry experts, and source materials for…

This regional online seminar from WoodWorks explores the essential early planning stages required for cost-effective mass timber construction. Because mass timber is a non-commodity material, applying traditional building assumptions often creates unnecessary cost premiums. Speaker Hamid Kaboli will guide participants through early…

This regional online seminar provides building professionals with practical guidance on mass timber projects, emphasizing critical early design choices that prevent cost premiums. Participants will explore structural layout variables such as construction types, fire-resistance ratings, column grids, spans, acoustics, and mechanical, electrical,…

This WoodWorks technical session analyzes the primary factors influencing the economics and overall value proposition of mass timber construction across commercial and institutional projects. Drawing on regional studies and built project case study data, the presentation contrasts mass timber performance with conventional…