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
Mar 10, 2016
In Person · Decatur
The 2016 ASIC Southeast Regional Conference will take place on March 10th-11th in Decatur, Georgia, United States. This conference by the American Society of Irrigation Consultants will cover topics that include: Irrigation…
Mar 8, 2016
In Person · London
Ecobuild 2016, Design, Construct, Perform, will take place on March 8th-10th in London, United Kingdom. It brings a mix of suppliers that offer thousands of new and innovative products and services…
Mar 3, 2016
In Person · Tokyo
ICDF 2016, the 2nd International Conference on Digital Fabrication will take place on March 3rd-5th in Tokyo, Japan. Digital Fabrication is revolutionary technology that will change the way we…
Mar 3, 2016
In Person · Methven
Natural Building in the 21st Century, the International Straw Building Conference will take place on March 3rd-9th in Methven, New Zealand. The conference will be a celebration of Natural Building…
Mar 1, 2016
In Person · Westminster
The Emerging Contaminants Summit will take place on March 1st-2nd in Westminster, Colorado, United States. This Summit is dedicated to the latest developments in the detection, fate and transport, risk assessment,…
Feb 23, 2016
In Person · Wels
The World Sustainable Energy Days will take place on February 23rd-26th in Wels, Austria. This year’s event will offer six conferences on topics including biomass, sustainable buildings, smart facade…
Feb 22, 2016
In Person
ICBSE 2016: 18th International Conference on Building Science and Engineering will take place on February 22nd-23rd in Paris, France. It aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and…
Feb 21, 2016
In Person · Portland
The 2016 Hot Water Forum (HWF) will take place on February 21st-23rd in Portland, Oregon, United States. Organized by ACEEE, the Forum is the premier technical conference dedicated to making water…
Feb 18, 2016
In Person · San Diego
The Net Positive Energy + Water Conference will take place on February 18th-19th in San Diego, California, United States. The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) is hosting its third annual conference dedicated to the…
Feb 17, 2016
Virtual
The webinar on From Policy to Practice will take place on February 17th online at 10:00 AM PST. Hear what leading states are doing to get their policies, practitioners and…
Feb 17, 2016
In Person · San Jose
The 2016 International Concrete Sustainability Conference, Latin America will take place on February 17th-19th in San Jose, Costa Rica. The conference will provide learning and networking opportunities on the latest…
Feb 4, 2016
Virtual
The webinar on 2016 Trends for Getting to Zero will take place on February 4th online at 10:00 AM PST.
Feb 3, 2016
Virtual
The webinar on Introduction to the Energy Petal will take place on February 3rd online at 12:00 pm PST. The Living Building Challenge Energy Petal is intended to signal a new age…
Feb 2, 2016
Virtual
The webinar on Life Cycle Assessment & Environmental Product Declarations: What You Need to Know will take place on February 2nd online at 9:00 AM PST. Along with Declare, Health Product…
Jan 28, 2016
Virtual
The webinar on You Are What You Breathe: Taking Action on Chemicals of Concern will take place on January 28th online at 9:00 AM PST. One of the most important trends…
Jan 27, 2016
In Person · Toronto
The Grey to Green: Addressing Climate Change with Green Infrastructure Conference will take place on June 1st-4th in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Conference is about helping us understand the value of green…
Jan 26, 2016
In Person · San Francisco
Biophilia in Practice: A Talk with Bill Browning will take place on January 26th in San Francisco, California, United States. Biophilic design helps connect people with nature and its elements,…
Jan 26, 2016
Virtual
The webinar on Issues of Controversy in Green Building Policy will take place on January 26th online at 9:00 am PST. As part of its policy efforts, the International Living Future…
Jan 26, 2016
Virtual
The webinar on Certified Wood & Green Building will take place on January 26th online at 9:00 am PST. Certified wood and forest certification have long been lightning rods in…
Jan 26, 2016
In Person · Mexico City
The inaugural Solar Summit: Mexico will take place on January 26th-28th in Mexico City, Mexico. Latin America has emerged as the fastest growing market in history, with triple-digit…
Jan 11, 2016
In Person · Arlington
The Building Innovation 2016: The National Institute of Building Sciences Fourth Annual Conference & Expo will take place on January 11th-15th in Washington DC, United States. It is the one…
Dec 6, 2015
In Person · Boston
The ACEEE Intelligent Efficiency Conference will take place on December 6th – 8th in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Intelligent efficiency holds the promise of substantially reducing energy use…
Dec 2, 2015
In Person · Cairo
ISCDC, the Improving Sustainability Concept in Developing Countries Conference, will take place on December 2nd – 4th in Cairo, Egypt. The conference’s main goal is to enhance and spread the…
Nov 26, 2015
In Person · Salzburg
RENEXPO Austria will take place on November 26th – 28th in Salzburg, Austria. It will be divided into shows, RENEXPO Hydro and RENEXPO PV, featuring trade shows, congresses, and forums.