Professional calendar

Events worth showing up for.

Conferences, training, competitions, tours, and conversations selected for people shaping the built environment.

Upcoming

All announced upcoming events, nearest first. Future years are included to help you plan ahead.

Sep 24, 2026

In Person · Peachtree Corners

Type III Fire-Resistant Design for Exterior Walls, Shafts and Intersections

As mid-rise wood-frame buildings expand in scale, mastering code-compliant fire-resistant detailing is vital for project delivery. This regional seminar explores common detailing challenges and misconceptions surrounding Type III construction exterior walls, rated floor assembly intersections, and elevator, stair, and mechanical shafts. Attendees…

Sep 24, 2026

In Person · San Francisco

WoodWorks Connect | San Francisco

WoodWorks Connect brings design and construction professionals together with leading wood product manufacturers and suppliers for an evening of networking and product discovery. Held at the SPUR Urban Center, this regional gathering offers attendees direct access to industry experts presenting the latest…

Sep 29, 2026

Virtual

Early Design Decisions for Mass Timber Success

This regional online seminar examines critical early decisions required to optimize mass timber projects and avoid unnecessary cost premiums. Departing from traditional building workflows, the session guides attendees through pivotal early-stage technical steps, exploring how choices regarding International Building Code construction types,…

Sep 30, 2026

Virtual

Realizing Mass Timber’s Benefits: Key Design Decisions and Carbon Analysis

This regional online seminar from WoodWorks explores the early structural, operational, and environmental design choices required to execute mass timber projects successfully while managing costs. Led by structural engineer Kate Carrigg, the presentation covers the fundamentals of avoiding price premiums by optimizing…

Oct 1, 2026

In Person · Tustin

Early Design Decisions for Mass Timber Success & Saddleback ATEP Tour

This regional seminar and guided building tour examines how critical early design choices shape the successful execution of mass timber developments. Centered on the new two-story, 50,000-square-foot Saddleback College campus at the Advanced Technology & Education Park, the technical presentation covers construction…

Oct 1, 2026

In Person · Seattle

Mass Timber Tour: Bush Middle School

Join WoodWorks for a detailed jobsite tour of the new Bush Middle School under construction in Seattle. The two-story, 24,000-square-foot educational facility incorporates cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels and glulam framing to deliver a biophilic learning environment. Walking the site alongside project team…

Oct 5, 2026

In Person

GTZ Forum 2026

Hosted in partnership with NYSERDA, the GTZ Forum 2026 convenes industry professionals for two immersive days dedicated to realizing high-performance buildings and accelerating market growth. The curated program features building tours, collaborative workshops, keynote addresses, and a poster session. Attendees examine strategic…

Oct 6, 2026

In Person · Philadelphia

Mass Timber+ 2026 | Offsite Construction Conference

Mass Timber+ 2026 brings together built-environment leaders to advance the science, technology, and practical deployment of wood-based offsite construction. Over two days at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, the event features more than 20 sessions covering keynote presentations and panel discussions…

Oct 8, 2026

Hybrid · Beirut

The Seventh ASHRAE International Conference on Efficient Building Design

This hybrid technical conference convenes professionals to advance sustainable, resilient built environments at building and city scales. Participants explore smart and artificial intelligence solutions designed to improve heating, ventilation, and cooling performance in warming climates while supporting carbon reduction goals. The technical…

Oct 8, 2026

Virtual

Data Driven Approaches to Carbon Reduction in Design

Data Driven Approaches to Carbon Reduction in Design presents an online course exploring how integrated digital workflows help practitioners assess and cut the carbon impact of building projects. Attendees will examine how sustainability metrics, performance benchmarks, and digital analytical tools guide early…

Oct 14, 2026

Virtual

Mass Timber Economics: Cost Influences and Real-World Comparisons

This WoodWorks online course analyzes the financial and operational drivers of mass timber construction across commercial and institutional projects. Drawing on built case studies and comparative regional market studies, industry experts present data comparing mass timber against conventional steel and concrete structural…

Oct 20, 2026

In Person · New York

Greenbuild

Presented with the U.S. Green Building Council, Greenbuild brings together global built environment professionals under the theme Invest for Impact. The conference features over one hundred sessions, dedicated topic summits, and an expo hall showcasing more than two hundred fifty exhibitors. Attendees…

Past briefings

Sep 3, 2026

Virtual

Leveraging AI for Resilient Design

This educational AIAU webinar investigates how architects can leverage emerging artificial intelligence technologies to evaluate risk, test scenarios, and inform resilient design strategies from early project concepts through development. Attendees will examine the practical usability and integration of AI-driven digital twins and…

May 2, 2022

Virtual

Living Future 2022 unConference

The Living Future 2022 unConference: Restoration + Justice unites a community of deep-green thought leaders, practitioners, and healthy materials providers focused on the built environment. Join us online…

Apr 12, 2022

In Person · Portland

International Mass Timber Conference

The International Mass Timber Conference is the largest gathering of mass timber experts in the world, focusing on the entire industry supply chain. Explore cross-laminated timber (CLT), nail-laminated timber,…

Mar 23, 2022

In Person · San Francisco

Facades+ San Francisco

In its 10th year, Facades+ continues to bring together the world’s most talented building professionals. We return to San Francisco for the first time since 2019 to discuss…

Mar 21, 2022

In Person · Atlanta

ACEEE’s 14th Hot Water Forum

As climate efforts intensify, the 14th Hot Water Forum will offer a singular look at how water systems can not only save money but also reduce harmful pathogens…

Mar 10, 2022

In Person · Hartford

Construction Institute 2022 Visionaries Forum

The Construction Institute is excited to announce the panelists for the 2022 Visionaries Forum!  Innovation is changing at lightning speed in the AEC industry. We need to embrace…

Feb 3, 2022

In Person · Blanchardstown

The Smart & Green Building

The Smart & Green Building Expo is being held on 15th April 2021 in the Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown. The purpose Smart & Green Building Expo has a…

Feb 2, 2022

In Person · Stanford

Industrialized Construction Forum 2022

What is the Industrialized Construction Forum? Founded in 2014, the mission of the IC Forum is to be the premier hub for industry knowledge exchange among the growing community…

Jan 29, 2022

Hybrid · Las Vegas

2022 ASHRAE Winter Conference

The 2022 ASHRAE Winter Conference will be a hybrid experience, offering both in-person and virtual options for participation for attendees. The conference will feature over 80 technical sessions…

Dec 6, 2020

In Person · Washington

2020 Behavior, Energy, and Climate Change

The 2020 Behavior, Energy, and Climate Change (BECC)will take place on December 6th – 9th, 2020 in Washington D.C., U.S.  BECC is the premier international conference focused on…

Sep 24, 2020

In Person · New York

BuildingEnergy NYC

BuildingEnergy NYC will take place on September 24th, 2020 in New York, New York, U.S.  Now in its ninth year, BuildingEnergy NYC is a conference designed by and…

Aug 16, 2020

Hybrid · Pacific Grove

2020 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings

The 2020 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings will take place on August 16th – 21st, 2020 in Pacific Grove, California, U.S.  This year’s theme is “Efficiency: The…

Jul 22, 2020

In Person · New York

Seminar: GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green

The Seminar on GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green (FUND) will take place on July 22nd, 2020 in New York, New York, U.S.  In this seminar, you will learn…

Jun 24, 2020

In Person · Seattle

Seminar: Net Zero

The Seminar: Net Zero will take place on June 24th, 2020 in Seattle, Washington, U.S.

Jun 5, 2020

In Person · Zurich

Earth2020 

Earth2020, the Congress on Earth and Environmental Sciences will take place on June 5th – 6th, 2020 in Zurich, Switzerland.  The conference aims to provide a platform where…

Jun 2, 2020

In Person · White Plains

2020 Energy Efficiency Finance Forum

The 2020 Energy Efficiency Finance Forum will take place on June 2nd – 3rd, 2020 in White Plains, New York, U.S.  Want to know how financing can drive…

May 4, 2020

Hybrid · Manchester

Training: RESNET Hybrid HERS Rater

The training course RESNET Hybrid HERS Rater will take place on May 4th – 8th, 2020 in Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S.  The Northeast Home Energy Rating System Alliance…