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
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…
Nov 22, 2017
In Person · Lahore
The International Conference on Energy Conservation and Efficiency (ICECE) 2017 will take place on November 22nd – 23rd in Lahore, Pakistan. Engineers, researchers, energy experts, manufacturers, and building…
Nov 15, 2017
In Person · Wexford
The World nZEB Forum 2017 will take place on November 15th – 16th in Wexford, Ireland. nZEB will be mandated across the EU commencing end of 2018 so it’s…
Nov 7, 2017
In Person · Austin
The U.S. Power & Renewables Summit 2017 will take place on November 7th – 8th in Austin, Texas, U.S. As the industry evolves, the intersection of advanced energy-driven technologies…
Nov 6, 2017
In Person · Boston
The 2017 Greenbuild Conference and Expo will take place on November 6th – 11th in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. The theme “All In” encompasses the breadth of the sustainability…
Nov 2, 2017
In Person · Mumbai
Greenbuild India will take place on November 2nd – 5th in Mumbai, India. The Greenbuild Conference & Expo, presented by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the…
Oct 30, 2017
In Person · Litchfield Park
The 2017 ACEEE National Conference on Energy Efficiency as a Resource on October 30th – November 1st in Litchfield Park, Arizona, U.S. Join us in exploring innovative approaches for…
Oct 26, 2017
In Person · Brooklyn
The International Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure 2017 will take place on October 26th – 28th in New York City, New York, U.S. Sustainable cities for an uncertain world…
Oct 25, 2017
In Person · San Francisco
The Symposium on Zero Net Energy Buildings and Beyond: Balancing Building and Grid Objectives will take place on October 25th in San Francisco, California, United States. The Center…
Oct 17, 2017
In Person · New York City
The Built Positive Workshop: Exploring Buildings as Materials Banks will take place on October 17th in NEw York City, New York, United States. The movement to build what’s…
Oct 17, 2017
In Person · Shanghai
Greenbuild China will take place on October 17th – 18th in Shanghai, China. The Greenbuild International Conference, presented by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the green…
Oct 16, 2017
In Person · Atlanta
The Transform 2017 SEEA & AESP Southeast Conference will take place on October 16th – 18th in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. With the recent emergence of beneficial electrification, the opportunities…
Oct 15, 2017
In Person · Sacramento
The 2017 Behavior, Energy and Climate Change Conference will take place on October 15th – 18th in Sacramento, California, U.S. BECC is the premier event focused on understanding individual and…
Oct 12, 2017
Virtual
The Webinar: Benchmarking — A Practical Approach 102 will take place on October 12th online 1:00 – 2:00 PM PST. Part II of this two-part webinar covers how…
Oct 12, 2017
In Person · New York City
The BuildingEnergy NYC Conference + Trade Show will take place on October 12th in New York City, New York, U.S. It is NYC’s fastest-growing event for professionals and…