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
Aug 8, 2017
In Person · Malang City
GCEE, The International Conference on Green Construction Technology and Engineering Education for Sustainable Future will take place on August 8th – 9th in Malang City, Indonesia. The construction…
Aug 7, 2017
In Person · San Francisco
Building Simulation 2017 will take place on August 7th – 9th in San Francisco, California, U.S. This biennial meeting of the International Building Performance Simulation Association is the premier…
Jul 27, 2017
In Person · Kissimmee
GreenTrends Building Expo & Education will take place on July 27th – 28th in Kissimmee, Florida, U.S. It is a jointly hosted by the Florida Green Building Coalition…
Jul 21, 2017
In Person · Portland
AEC Hackathon Portland 2017 will take place on July 21st – 23rd in Portland, Oregon, U.S. The AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) Hackathon was created to give those designing,…
Jul 20, 2017
Hybrid · San Rafael
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Jul 17, 2017
In Person · Pittsburgh
The 2017 National Energy Codes Conference will take place on July 17th – 20th in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. Hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy, this year’s event…
Jul 13, 2017
In Person · San Leandro
GreenerBuilder will take place on July 13th in San Leandro, California, US. Hosted by USGBC Northern California Chapter, GreenerBuilder gathers hundreds of Northern California professionals to learn about…
Jul 12, 2017
In Person · South Wharf
ECOCITY World Summit 2017 will take place on July 12th – 15th in Melbourne, Australia. The conference’s focus will be Changing Cities: Resilience and Transformations, highlighting the need to deploy…
Jul 6, 2017
Virtual
The Webinar: Introduction to Solvents and Certain Metals will take place on July 6th at 11:00 PST / 2:00 PM / 8:00 PM Central European Time. Please join us for…
Jul 3, 2017
In Person · Ottawa
The International Conference on Water, Informatics, Sustainability & Environment 2017 (iWISE2017) will take place on July 3rd – 5th in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Climate Change will increasingly challenge…
Jun 29, 2017
In Person · San Francisco
Light! Design Expo, The Bay Area’s Architectural Lighting and Design Show will take place on June 29th in San Francisco, California, U.S. This is a new and exciting…
Jun 29, 2017
Virtual
The Webinar: Introduction to Flame Retardants, Bisphenols, and Phthalates will take place on June 29th at 11:00 PST / 2:00 PM / 8:00 PM Central European Time. Please join us…
Jun 29, 2017
In Person · Andover
The 2017 Regional Strategic Electrification Summit will take place on June 29th in Andover, Massachusetts, U.S. It will bring together public officials, energy and air regulators, industry, and advocates to…
Jun 27, 2017
In Person · San Jose
Grid Edge World Forum 2017 will take place on June 27th – 29th in San Jose, California, US. Building on last year’s success, this conference and exhibition hosted…
Jun 27, 2017
In Person · Andover
2017 Regional Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump Market Transformation Workshop will take place on June 27th – 28th in Andover, Massachusetts, U.S. Join Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP)…
Jun 27, 2017
In Person · Nairobi
The Africa Solar + Energy Storage Congress & Expo 2017 will take place on June 27th – 28th in Nairobi, Kenya. Africa is among the strongest solar resources…
Jun 27, 2017
In Person · Bari
The 4th International Conference Energy & Meteorology, Challenges in Weather, Climate and Water Services for Energy will take place on June 27th – 29th in Bari, Italy. It is…
Jun 23, 2017
In Person
SFC’s #GetYourGreenOn Interior Design Competition deadline is June 23rd. This competition was launched in 2016 by Sustainable Furnishings Council to advocate for sustainable and healthful homes, to connect…
Jun 22, 2017
Virtual
The Webinar: Introduction to Highly Fluorinated Chemicals & Antimicrobials will take place on June 22nd at 11:00 PST / 2:00 PM / 8:00 PM Central European Time. Please join…
Jun 22, 2017
In Person · Riva del Garda
REbuild Italia 2017 will take place on June 22nd – 23rd in Riva del Garda, Italy. This year, REbuild focuses on the innovation of high efficiency and sustainable…
Jun 21, 2017
In Person · Sacramento
The Workshop: Kit of Parts: How Off-Site Wood-Frame Construction Is Disrupting Traditional Construction Methods will take place on June 21st in Sacramento, California, US. Construction methods have generally…
Jun 21, 2017
In Person · Oakland
The Workshop: Kit of Parts: How Off-Site Wood-Frame Construction Is Disrupting Traditional Construction Methods will take place on June 21st in Oakland, California, US. Construction methods have generally…
Jun 21, 2017
In Person · Sacramento
Pathway to 2050 will take place on June Our annual California energy policy event brings together an influential group of advanced energy business leaders and state policy-makers to…
Jun 20, 2017
In Person · New York
The 14th Annual Renewable Energy Finance Forum – Wall Street will take place on June 20th – 21st in New York City, New York, U.S. It is the…