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
Mar 22, 2018
In Person · Pittsburgh
The Workshop: GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials will take place on March 22nd – 23rd, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. The path towards healthy and high performing buildings…
Mar 21, 2018
In Person · San Francisco
The 15th Annual Water Conservation Showcase will take place on March 21st, 2018 in San Francisco, California, U.S. The Showcase’s goal is to provide a forum that brings together the…
Mar 20, 2018
In Person · Portland
The 2018 Hot Water Forum will take place on March 20th – 22nd, 2018 in Portland, Oregon, U.S. ACEEE’s Hot Water Forum is the only technical conference about…
Mar 15, 2018
Virtual
The Webinar: The Earth Day 50 Challenge and Bridging the Divide will take place on March 15th, 2018 online. Join Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) for its Sustainability Essentials…
Mar 15, 2018
In Person · Chico
This Way to Sustainability Conference XIII will take place on March 15th – 16th in Chico, California, U.S. The Institute for Sustainable Development and the Associated Students of…
Mar 12, 2018
In Person · Atlanta
The Greenprints Conference 2018 will take place on March 12th – 14th, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Greenprints is the Southeast’s most thought-provoking forum on sustainability. Individuals and…
Mar 6, 2018
Virtual
The webinar: Nothing Beats Zero – Updates on the Trends and Projects That Are Getting to Zero Energy will take place on March 6th, 2018 online. Zero energy (ZE)…
Mar 4, 2018
In Person · Atlanta
Earthcraft Realtor Lunch & Learn will take place on March 4th, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. This lunch and learn session provides in-depth instruction for marketing yourself as an…
Feb 23, 2018
In Person · Oakland
AEC Hackathon 5.0 San Francisco Bay Area goes to Oakland, California this year. The AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) Hackathon was created to give those designing, building, and maintaining…
Feb 23, 2018
In Person · Santa Rosa
Rebuild Green Expo will take place on February 23rd, 2018 in Santa Rosa, California, U.S. This free event is to provide the North Bay Fire Communities with resilient…
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…