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.
Sep 24, 2026
In Person · Peachtree Corners
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
Feb 21, 2018
In Person · Fremont
The seminar: Driving Innovation, Efficiency, and Performance in the Built Environment will take place on February 21st, 2018 in Fremont, California, U.S. A lot of work has been…
Feb 21, 2018
In Person · Oakdale
The Workshop: Advanced Indoor Air Quality Management in Schools will take place on February 21st, 2018 in Oakdale, Pennsylvania, U.S. Sharpen your indoor air quality management skills with…
Feb 19, 2018
In Person · New Orleans
The AESP 2018 National Conference & Expo will take place on February 19th – 22nd, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Attend the premier energy industry conference that…
Feb 16, 2018
In Person · Albuquerque
The seminar on Six Classes: The Chemical Class Approach Towards Healthier Products and People will take place on February 16th, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Feb 15, 2018
In Person · Pittsburgh
Maximizing Your Handprint: How to Set “Net Positive” Sustainability Goals will take place on February 15th, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. Today’s sustainability commitments typically focus on calculating…
Feb 15, 2018
Virtual
The webinar: Recycling Solutions Summit will take place on February 15th, 2018 online. Recycling is at a crossroads and it’s time we make progress. Together we can make…
Feb 15, 2018
Virtual
The webinar: Nothing Beats Zero– Updates on the Trends and Projects that are Getting to Zero Energy will take place on February 15th, 2018 online. NBI (New Buildings…
Feb 14, 2018
Virtual
The Webinar: The Mind of the Consumer will take place on February 14th, 2018 online. Join Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) for its Sustainability Essentials Webinar. SFC offers this…
Feb 13, 2018
In Person · Ciudad de Mexico
Solar Summit Mexico 2018 will take place on February 13th – 14th in Mexico City, Mexico. Coupled with Latin America’s emergence as the hottest region for solar development…
Feb 9, 2018
In Person · Berkeley
The Green Science Policy Symposium: Flame Retardant Dilemma and Beyond will take place on February 9th, 2018 in Berkeley, California, U.S. This symposium brings together contributors from academia, industry,…
Feb 8, 2018
Virtual
The webinar: Accessibility Regulations for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in California is an on demand webinar. The Division of the State Architect (DSA) developed accessibility standards for electric…
Feb 1, 2018
In Person
The Safer Insulation Networking & Learning Event will take place on February 1st, 2018 in Berkeley, California, U.S. If you are an architect, designer or green builder in the Bay…
Feb 1, 2018
In Person · San Francisco
The Workshop: Bringing Regenerative Design to Your Practice will take place on February 1st – 2nd, 2018 in Bainbridge Island, Washington, U.S. Are you struggling to make your architecture,…
Jan 30, 2018
In Person · Erie
The Workshop: Indoor Air Quality Basics & Green Cleaning in Schools: Erie will take place on January 23rd, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. A comprehensive, high-performing green cleaning…
Jan 25, 2018
In Person · Pittsburgh
The Workshop: GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials will take place on January 25th – 26th, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. The path towards healthy and high performing buildings…
Jan 24, 2018
In Person · Miami
The MiaGreen Expo & Conference 2018 will take place on January 24th – 25th in Miami, Florida, U.S. This 9th edition will focus on “Where ENERGY becomes POWER &…
Jan 23, 2018
In Person · Pittsburgh
The Workshop: Indoor Air Quality Basics & Green Cleaning in Schools: Pittsburgh will take place on January 23rd, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. A comprehensive, high-performing green cleaning…
Jan 23, 2018
In Person · New York
The Workshop: Thriving: Health and the Built Environment will take place on January 23rd, 2018 in New York City, New York, U.S. It seems that everyone is talking…
Jan 18, 2018
Virtual
The Webinar: The State of Sustainability in Home Furnishings will take place on January 18th, 2018 online. Join Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) for the first Sustainability Essentials Webinar…
Jan 17, 2018
In Person · Mount Pleasant
The Workshop: Indoor Air Quality Basics & Green Cleaning in Schools: Laurel Highlands will take place on January 17th, 2018 in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, U.S. A comprehensive, high-performing…
Jan 11, 2018
In Person · Pittsburgh
The Workshop: Transparency Is the New Black: Ingredient Disclosure, Red List and Material Health will take place on January 11th, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. Industry expert Andrea Cooper,…
Dec 12, 2017
In Person · San Francisco
The U.S. Energy Storage Summit 2017 will take place on December 12th – 13th in San Francisco, California, U.S. The third annual event will bring together utilities, financiers,…
Nov 27, 2017
In Person · Pasadena
This workshop, Business of ZNE School Retrofits and Community Impact, will take place on November 27th in Pasadena, California, United States. It will focus on the business of…
Nov 27, 2017
In Person · Thessaloniki
The Alternative & Renewable Energy Quest – Symposium will take place on November 27th – 29th in Thessaloniki, Greece. This symposium organized by IEREK seeks to disseminate knowledge…