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.
Nov 17, 2026
In Person · Kuwait University City
The Ninth International Conference on Energy Research and Development convenes researchers and practitioners to optimize basic energy resources across major consuming sectors in arid environments. Held at Kuwait University, the event features technical paper presentations, keynote lectures, cross-sector panel discussions, and an…
Nov 17, 2026
In Person · London
The UK Passivhaus Conference convenes industry leaders, designers, policymakers, and practitioners to examine modern building performance standards and sustainable construction. The conference focuses on low-energy design, practical Passivhaus innovations, and exemplary case studies driving the transition toward a greener built environment. Attendees…
Nov 17, 2026
In Person · Garden City
This regional lunch seminar hosted by WoodWorks tackles the real world hurdles of adopting mass timber across the building industry. Focusing on bridging the knowledge gap among design and construction professionals, the session covers practical sourcing, design coordination, and planning steps needed…
Nov 17, 2026
In Person · Seattle
This educational session and building tour examines mass timber implementation in educational facilities. The program begins with a technical presentation examining driver dynamics across the school construction market, structural strategies for large spans in gymnasiums and cafeterias, fire performance, acoustics, and International…
Nov 17, 2026
Virtual
This educational session examines exterior cement board wall assemblies, emphasizing Cement Board Stucco Systems and Cement Board Masonry Veneer systems. Participants will review strategies for integrating continuous insulation to satisfy International Energy Conservation Code standards while improving building energy efficiency and interior…
Nov 17, 2026
In Person · Layton
This WoodWorks educational jobsite tour examines the renovation and expansion of Vae View Elementary School. Originally constructed in 1962, the facility maintains its distinctive circular geometry while adding mass timber classrooms, administrative spaces, and a multipurpose activity area to replace aging portable…
Nov 19, 2026
In Person · St. Louis
This regional in-person seminar presents an introduction to mass timber structural systems and framing strategies. Participants review manufacturing methods, material properties, and design considerations for common components such as cross-laminated timber, nail-laminated timber, glued laminated timber, and structural composite lumber. The session…
Nov 19, 2026
In Person · Riverside
This educational site tour takes building professionals through the under-construction UC Riverside SoCal OASIS Park facility. Led by WoodWorks host Hamid Kaboli alongside project team members, the session examines how mass timber elements such as cross-laminated timber and glulam are integrated into…
Dec 1, 2026
Virtual
This regional online technical seminar covers code-compliant and constructible fire-resistant detailing for wood-frame buildings. Led by structural engineer Jason Bahr of WoodWorks, the session examines interior fire-rated assemblies including firewalls, fire barriers, and fire partitions. The presentation addresses essential design challenges where…
Dec 2, 2026
Virtual
This online session delivers a practical introduction to DesignPH 3.0, led by Dave Edwards of the Passive House Institute. Created as an iPHA member event, the presentation walks participants through the updated planning tool used for energy balancing and building modeling. The…
Dec 8, 2026
Virtual
This regional online seminar provides building professionals with strategies to expand the scale and density of light-frame wood structures. Presenter Chelsea Drenick explores underutilized code paths that allow Type III and Type V buildings to reach greater heights and areas. The session…
Dec 9, 2026
Virtual
This technical webinar explores the design and engineering strategies needed to reach six stories using light-frame wood construction. Drawing on practical project case studies, the session analyzes structural solutions, building code considerations, and fire resistance provisions required to deliver taller wood assemblies.…
Past briefings
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…
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…