Professional calendar
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.
Oct 26, 2026
Virtual
Heat Pump Water Heater Week provides a multi-day online exploration of residential and commercial heat pump water heating systems, organized by New Buildings Institute and the Advanced Water Heating Initiative. Sessions address packaged units, split systems, 120V models with flexible storage, product…
Oct 27, 2026
Hybrid · San Jose
This hybrid training and trade fair focuses on split system heat pump water heaters, an emerging technology separating the outdoor compressor from the indoor water tank. Held during Heat Pump Water Heater Week, the session features guidance from an experienced installation trainer…
Oct 27, 2026
Virtual
This regional online seminar hosted by WoodWorks provides an in-depth comparison of light-frame and mass timber systems for mid-rise building design. Led by structural engineer Mark Bartlett, the session investigates how building code provisions, construction classification, occupancy, and project objectives guide structural…
Oct 28, 2026
In Person · Bozeman
This regional in-person seminar and tour hosted by WoodWorks tackles structural design methodologies for mid-rise wood construction. Developed for practitioners navigating four- to six-story multi-family buildings, the session examines technical detailing across gravity and lateral systems. Structural considerations include wood shrinkage mitigation,…
Nov 3, 2026
In Person · Portland
WoodWorks and ULI host an educational jobsite tour of the Paul Edwards Building, a three-story multi-family housing development in Portland designed for low-income veterans. Participants will explore how volumetric modular light-frame wood construction helped manage project costs and accelerate the delivery of…
Nov 4, 2026
Virtual
This accredited continuing education webinar examines how to apply circular design principles across each stage of a building lifecycle. Presented by Jonathan North of Mohawk Industries, the session focuses on practical approaches to reduce environmental impacts across the built environment. Attendees will…
Nov 4, 2026
Virtual
This regional online seminar examines how architects, engineers, and contractors can successfully collaborate to plan and deliver mass timber buildings. Led by WoodWorks structural engineer Shannon Williams, the session reviews timber products, preconstruction coordination, and project delivery methods. Participants will explore case-based…
Nov 5, 2026
Virtual
This regional online seminar examines code-compliant and constructible fire protection detailing for wood-frame buildings. Led by Jessica Scarlett of WoodWorks, the technical presentation focuses on interior fire-rated assemblies, including firewalls, fire barriers, and fire partitions. Participants will review methods for calculating fire-resistance…
Nov 10, 2026
Virtual
This WoodWorks webinar explores practical strategies for managing moisture exposure before, during, and after mass timber installation. Experienced contractors Chad Hamilton of XL Construction and Matthew Tonello of Consigli share lessons from completed projects. The discussion covers preconstruction planning, sequencing, temporary protection,…
Nov 11, 2026
Virtual
This technical webinar presents a detailed project spotlight on the Oxford Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, delivered jointly by the International Passive House Association and the Passive House Institute. Presenters Laszlo Lepp from the Passive House Institute and Will South from Etude…
Nov 12, 2026
Virtual
This technical webinar explores building enclosure strategies to protect mass timber assemblies from moisture intrusion and accumulation. Led by building scientist Brad Carmichael, the session examines the unique hygrothermal behavior of cross-laminated timber and glued-laminated timber. Participants will review high-performance wall and…
Nov 12, 2026
In Person · South San Francisco
This educational building tour offers an extensive look at the all-mass timber South San Francisco Wellness Center, highlighting how timber construction applies to healthcare environments. The facility incorporates glue-laminated timber columns and beams alongside cross-laminated timber floor plates to house community wellness…
Past briefings
Sep 24, 2018
In Person · New York City
Climate Week NYC will take place on September 24th – 30th, 2018 in New York City, New York, US. It is the time and place where the world…
Sep 18, 2018
In Person · Boston
13th Annual North American Passive House Conference will take place on September 18th – 22nd, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts, US. NAPHC is the leading passive building conference for…
Sep 12, 2018
In Person · San Francisco
The Global Climate Action Summit will bring leaders and people together from around the world to “Take Ambition to the Next Level.” It will be a moment to…
Sep 11, 2018
In Person · Milwaukee
The Living Product Expo ’18 will take place on September 11th – 13th, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. More information to come.
Sep 11, 2018
In Person · Milwaukee
Carbon Smart Building Day is a conference for building professionals supporting the Global Climate Action Summit. Its purpose is to inspire you to lead the built environment toward…
Sep 5, 2018
In Person
The International Green Building Conference 2018 will take place on September 5th – 7th, 2018 in Singapore.This year it celebrates the Year of Climate Action by championing the…
Aug 16, 2018
In Person · Pittsburgh
The Workshop: GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials will take place on August 16th -17th, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. The path towards healthy and high performing buildings doesn’t…
Jun 26, 2018
In Person · Washington
The 2018 International Symposium on Energy Efficiency will take place on June 26th, 2018 in Washington D.C., U.S. ACEEE will convene a one-day symposium to highlight international energy…
Jun 21, 2018
In Person · Pittsburgh
The Workshop: GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials will take place on June 21st – 22nd, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. The path towards healthy and high performing buildings…
Jun 7, 2018
In Person · Cali
The 2018 Solar Decathlon Latin America and Caribbean will take place in June in Cali, Colombia. In addition to the basic principles of the Solar Decathlon, potential teams are asked…
May 1, 2018
In Person · Portland
Living Future unConference will take place on May 1st – 3rd, 2018 in Portland, Oregon, U.S. It is the leading event in regenerative design in which a global community…
Apr 23, 2018
In Person · Las Vegas
The CxEnergy 2018 Conference & Expo will take place on April 23rd – 26th, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. CxEnergy 2018 is the premier event dedicated to building…
Apr 17, 2018
In Person · Berlin
Greenbuild Europe 2018 will take place on April 17th – 18th, 2018 in Berlin, Germany. Greenbuild Europe offers a forum for the green building community to unite, change lives,…
Apr 17, 2018
In Person · Pittsburgh
The 2018 Getting to Zero National Forum 2018 will take place on April 17th – 18th, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. Zero energy is a movement that will transform the…
Apr 16, 2018
In Person · Berlin
Greenbuild Europe Reception will take place on April 16th, 2018 in Berlin, Germany. The International Living Future Institute would like to invite you to join a reception at the…
Apr 13, 2018
In Person
Introduction to the Living Building Challenge will take place on April 13th, 2018 in Trinidad + Tobago. “WHAT IF EVERY ACT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION MADE THE WORLD…
Apr 12, 2018
In Person · New York
The Petals in New York – Meeting will take place on April 12th, 2018 in New York, New York, U.S. During this meeting, Petal Working Groups will present their…
Apr 12, 2018
In Person · Seattle
The Sustainability Tour of Pike Place Market will take place on April 12th, 2018 in Seattle, Washington, U.S. Join us for the tour to get your Spring started!…
Apr 11, 2018
In Person · Eugene
A Tour of the University of Oregon Student Recreation Center will take place on April 11th, 2018 in Eugene, Oregon, U.S. At 191,161 square-feet – the Center is ONE…
Apr 10, 2018
In Person · Portland
Incentivizing Living Buildings in Portland will take place on April 10th, 2018 in Portland, Oregon, U.S. Aligning Policy with Values: Why doesn’t Portland have a certified Living Building yet?…
Apr 10, 2018
In Person · Portland
Introduction to the Living Building Challenge will take place on April 10th, 2018 in Portland, Oregon, U.S. What if every act of design and construction made the world a…
Apr 9, 2018
In Person · Sacramento
The 12th annual Green California Summit and Exposition will take place on April 9th – 10th, 2018 in Sacramento, California, U.S. There’s no better opportunity all year for…
Apr 5, 2018
Virtual
Webinar: Achieving Living Building Zero Energy Requirements will take place on April 11th, 2018 online. An in-depth introduction to the philosophy and components of the Living Building Challenge…
Apr 3, 2018
In Person · Ottawa
The seminar on Six Classes: The Chemical Class Approach Towards Healthier Products and People will take place on April 3rd, 2018 in Ottawa, Canada.