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 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 jobsite moisture control practices essential for the structural integrity, dimensional stability, and appearance of mass timber structures. Industry contractors Chad Hamilton of XL Construction and Matthew Tonello of Consigli share real-world methods derived from completed commercial projects. The…
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…
Nov 13, 2026
Hybrid
The International Passive House Open Days offer a global platform to explore energy-efficient building practices through real-world developments. Organizers welcome completed projects, sites under construction, and initiatives in progress. Participating project teams can present their work to an international audience by hosting…
Past briefings
May 14, 2016
In Person · San Luis Obispo
The 2016 ASIC California Conference will take place on May 15th-16th in San Luis Obispo, United States. Further details TBD.
May 10, 2016
In Person · Seattle
Living Future 2016: Truth + Transparency will take place on May 11th-13th in Seattle, Washington, United States. Transparency is a pathway to authenticity. Design must be more than beautiful or functional; it…
May 10, 2016
In Person · Paradise Valley
Solar Summit 2016 will take place on May 10th-12th in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. Now in its ninth year, Solar Summit is GTM’s flagship annual solar conference that attracts…
May 3, 2016
In Person · El Sherouk
The International Conference on Sustainable Mega Projects will take place on May 3rd-5th at the British University in Egypt in El Sherouk City, Egypt. The conference aims to present and discuss the…
May 3, 2016
In Person · Austin
The High-Performance Buildings & Workplaces Facilities Management Conference will take place on May 2nd-4th in Austin, Texas, United States. It will provide in-depth educational sessions curated to help you create the…
Apr 26, 2016
In Person · Coeur d'Alene
Efficiency Exchange 2016 will take place on April 26th-28th in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, United States. It is is the premier networking and learning conference for energy efficiency professionals from across the Pacific Northwest.…
Apr 22, 2016
In Person · Darmstadt
The 20th International Passive House Conference will take place on April 22nd-23rd in Darmstadt, Germany. The Passive House is now 25 years old. To celebrate this, the International Passive House…
Apr 21, 2016
In Person · Sacramento
Green California, Greening the Golden State, Ten Years and Growing, will take place on April 21st-22nd in Sacramento, California, United States. Ambitious and aggressive policies, as well as innovative…
Apr 20, 2016
In Person · West Harrison
The 2016 ASIC Northeast Regional Conference will take place on April 20th-22nd in Westchester, New York, United States. Further details TBD.
Apr 20, 2016
Virtual
The webinar on Beyond the Building will take place on April 20th online at 10:00 AM PST.
Apr 20, 2016
In Person · Sacramento
The 10th Annual Green California Summit and Exposition 2016 will take place on April 21st-22nd in Sacramento, California, United States. The last decade has brought changes and challenges to sustainability efforts…
Apr 20, 2016
Virtual
The webinar on Energy Equity and Resiliency in Affordable Housing will take place on April 20th online at 9:00 am PST. What does a successful Net Positive Energy strategy look like in…
Apr 20, 2016
In Person · Belgrade
RENEXPO Western Balkans, the 3rd International trade Fair and Conferences on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, will take place on April 20th-21st in Belgrade, Serbia. Conference topics include: small…
Apr 13, 2016
In Person · Wroclaw
InEnerg 2016 will take place on April 13th-14th in Wroclaw, Poland. Fair topics focus mainly on renewable energy sources, such as: photovoltaics, heat pumps, bioenergy and wind energy. The event…
Apr 12, 2016
In Person · Kuala Lumpur
Ecobuild Southeast Asia 2016 will take place on April 12th-14th in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Ecobuild SEA is the leading exhibition for Southeast Asia construction and energy market, attracting over 10,000…
Apr 7, 2016
In Person · Prescott
The 2016 ASIC Southwest Regional Conference will take place on April 7th-8th in Prescott, Arizona, United States. This conference by the American Society of Irrigation Consultants will cover topics that…
Mar 30, 2016
Virtual
The webinar on The Living Building Challenge Framework for Affordable Housing will take place on March 30th online at 9:00 am PST. Affordable housing projects are uniquely situated to benefit…
Mar 30, 2016
In Person · Sydney
The Modular Construction and Prefabrication ANZ 2016 will take place on March 30th-31st in Sydney, Australia. It is an industry-leading conference unlocking the potential of off-site construction through insightful…
Mar 22, 2016
In Person · San Francisco
The 13th Annual Water Conservation Showcase will take place on March 22nd in San Francisco, California, United States. To Californians, the rain is a blessing with or without…
Mar 20, 2016
In Person · Baltimore
The 2016 National Symposium on Market Transformation will take place on March 20th-22nd in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. This year ACEEE is celebrating 20 years of innovative thinking, collaborative action, and…
Mar 18, 2016
In Person · Sydney
Rob Arch 2016, Robotic Fabrication in Architecture, Art, and Design Conference will take place on March 18th-19th in Sydney, Australia. Pre-conference workshops will take place on March 14th-17th.
Mar 17, 2016
In Person · San Diego
The World of Modular, MBI Annual Convention & Tradeshow 2016 will take place on March 17th-20th in San Diego, California, United States. The 33rd Annual World of Modular is…
Mar 16, 2016
Virtual
The webinar on Strategies for Getting to Zero will take place on March 16th online at 10:00 AM PST.
Mar 16, 2016
In Person · San Francisco
GTM’S first state-specific conference on the future of the grid edge, California’s Distributed Energy Future 2016 will take place on March 16th-17th in San Francisco, California, United States. As distributed…