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
Jun 20, 2017
In Person · Honolulu
VERGE Hawaii 2017: Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit will take place on June 20th-22nd in Honolulu, HI, United States. It is hosted in partnership with the Hawaii State Energy…
Jun 20, 2017
In Person · Chicago
The German American Wind Energy Business Conference will take place on June 20th in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. The United States and Germany have shown a continuous shift towards…
Jun 15, 2017
In Person · Milwaukee
The ESBG 2017 European Strawbale Gathering will take place on June 15th-19th in Venice, Italy. The ESBG in Italy will consist of hands-on-workshops, world-cafe, key-note speakers, presentations, a panel-discussion…
Jun 15, 2017
In Person · Hartford
The Workshop: Cost-Effectiveness Testing for Next-Generation Energy Efficiency will take place on June 15th in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. Discussion topics include: A new guidance – a National Standard…
Jun 13, 2017
In Person · Fresno
The Workshop: ZNE for Local Governments will take place on June 13th in Fresno, California, US. Local governments in California are leading the United States with sustainability and…
Jun 12, 2017
In Person · Älvsjö
The 25th Edition European Biomass Conference & Exhibition will take place on June 12th – 15th in Stockholm, Sweden. As one of the world’s leading R&D conference combined with…
Jun 8, 2017
In Person · Seattle
2017 Built Positive Launch: Seattle will take place on June 8th in Seattle, Washington, U.S. The half-day workshop will guide you in coupling your growing expertise in selecting safe ingredients…
Jun 7, 2017
In Person · Barcelona
The 3rd International Conference on Biodigital Architecture & Genetics will take place on June 7th-10th in Barcelona, Spain. In the twenties and thirties of the 20th century, when some…
Jun 7, 2017
In Person · Long Beach
The 35th West Coast Energy Management Congress 2017 will take place on June 7th – 8th in Long Beach, California, U.S. Presented by the Association of Energy Engineers,…
Jun 6, 2017
In Person · Dallas
2017 Built Positive Launch: Dallas will take place on June 6th in Dallas, Texas, U.S. The half-day workshop will guide you in coupling your growing expertise in selecting safe ingredients…
Jun 5, 2017
In Person · Denver
The Environmental Leader Conference 2017 will take place on June 5th – 7th in Denver, Colorado, US. It will feature the Energy Manager Summit, offering a unique opportunity…
Jun 5, 2017
In Person · Wan Chai
The World Sustainable Built Environment Conference 2017 will take place on June 5th – 7th in Hong Kong, China. WSBE17 Hong Kong is the world conference of the…
Jun 4, 2017
In Person · Gloucester
The Biomimicry and Resilience Workshop – Biomimicry New England will take place on June 4th-8th in Gloucester, MA, United States. Want to learn how to build a resilient…
Jun 2, 2017
In Person
2017 Built Positive Launch: Seattle will take place on June 8th in Seattle, Washington, U.S. The half-day workshop will guide you in coupling your growing expertise in selecting safe ingredients…
Jun 1, 2017
In Person · Cambridge
2017 Built Positive Launch: Boston will take place on June 1st in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. The half-day workshop will guide you in coupling your growing expertise in selecting…
May 25, 2017
In Person · San Jose
The seminar, A Technical Deep Dive Into ZNE School Retrofits, will take place on May 25th in San Jose, California, US. The seminar is organized by the New Buildings Institute. More…
May 25, 2017
In Person · San Jose
The Workshop: Lessons from ZNE School Retrofits will take place on May 25th in San Jose, US. Learn how existing K-12 school and community college buildings in California…
May 24, 2017
In Person · Palo Alto
The workshop on Heat Pumps and Water Heaters will take place on May 24th in Palo Alto, California, US. Join Passive House California for a workshop to learn…
May 23, 2017
In Person · Berkeley
The workshop on Heat Pumps and Water Heaters will take place on May 23rd in Berkeley, California, US. Join Passive House California for a workshop to learn more…
May 18, 2017
In Person · San Leandro
Build It Green’s Beyond Energy Efficiency Conference will take place on May 18th in San Leandro, California, US. Building industry innovators are moving quickly beyond the standard practices on…
May 16, 2017
In Person · Seattle
Living Future Conference ’17, Genius and Courage will take place on May 16th-19th in Seattle, WA, United States. Living Future is the forum for leading minds in the…
May 8, 2017
In Person · Toronto
Grey to Green: Quantifying Green Infrastructure Performance will take place on May 8-10 in Toronto, Canada. This conference is the leading forum for designers, policy makers, manufacturers, growers, landscapers,…
Apr 28, 2017
In Person · Dro
The Future: LBC in Europe will take place on April 28th in Dro, Italy. Talk with Amanda Sturgeon (International Living Future Institute, CEO), Martin Brown (LBC Collaborative: UK,…
Apr 27, 2017
In Person · Washington
The 2017 Building Energy Summit will take place on April 27th in Washington, D.C., U.S. It is an annual conference designed to educate building owners and operators…