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
Nov 18, 2015
In Person · District 1, Bucharest
RENEXPO Southeast Europe, the 8th Energy and Efficiency Fair and Conference will take place on November 18th – 20th in Bucharest, Romania. The Trade Fair aims to accelerate…
Nov 18, 2015
In Person · Washington D.C.
Greenbuild 2015 International Conference and Expo will take place on November 18th – 20th in Washington DC, United States. Greenbuild is the premier event for sustainable building. Featuring three…
Nov 13, 2015
In Person · Palo Alto
The 4th annual Building Carbon Zero conference will take place on November 13th-14th, 2015 in Palo Alto, California, United States. Hosted by Passive House California, the Program includes…
Nov 5, 2015
In Person · Sarajevo
RENEXPO BiH, the 1st International Trade Fair and Conferences on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in Bosnia and Herzegovina will take place on November 5th – 6th in Sarajevo, Bosnia and…
Oct 18, 2015
In Person · Sacramento
The Behavior, Energy and Climate Change (BECC) Conference will take place on October 18th – 21st in Sacramento, California, United States. It is the premier event focusing on…
Oct 14, 2015
In Person · Verona
The 2015 Greenbuild Europe and the Mediterranean International Conference and Expo will take place on October 14th – 16th in Verona, Italy. Organized by Veronafiere and Green Building Council…
Oct 14, 2015
In Person · Dallas
UPADSD, the Urban Planning and Architectural Design for Sustainable Development Conference, will take place on October 14th – 16th in Enna, Italy. Urban development has led to deterioration…
Oct 8, 2015
In Person · Austin
The Understanding the Living Building Challenge Materials Petal Workshop will take place on October 8th after the SXSW Eco in Austin, Texas, United States. The Living Building Challenge Materials…
Oct 6, 2015
In Person · Milan
The follow up event of Rebuild 2015 will take place on October 6th in Milan, Italy. Rebuild, the conference on sustainable retrofit and management of the real estate sector is…
Oct 5, 2015
In Person · Brooklyn
The CitiesAlive 13th Annual Green Roof & Wall Conference will take place on October 5th – 8th in New York, New York, United States. Green roofs and walls have…
Sep 29, 2015
In Person · St. Louis
The Understanding the Living Building Challenge Materials Petal Workshop will take place on September 29th in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. The Living Building Challenge Materials Petal is intended…
Sep 25, 2015
In Person · Riva del Garda
The fourth edition of Rebuild will take place on September 25th – 26th in Riva del Garda, Italy. Rebuild, the conference on sustainable retrofit and management of the…
Sep 24, 2015
Virtual
The Living Product Challenge Tools #2 The Handprint Calculator & Product Life Database Webinar will take place online via WebEx on September 24th at 9:00 AM. The Living…
Sep 22, 2015
Virtual
The Understanding the Living Building Challenge Workshop Webinar will take place online via WebEx on September 22nd at 12:00 PM. Understanding the Living Building Challenge online workshop provides an…
Sep 22, 2015
Hybrid · Warsaw
RENEXPO Poland, the 5th International Trade Fair and Conferences for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in Poland, will take place on September 22nd- 24th in Warsaw, Poland. The…
Sep 22, 2015
Virtual
The Living Product Challenge Tools #1 The Footprint Calculator Webinar will take place on September 22nd online via WebEx at 9:00 am. The Living Product Challenge (LPC) includes several…
Sep 20, 2015
In Person · Little Rock
The ACEEE National Conference on Energy Efficiency as a Resource will take place on September 20th – 22nd in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. It is a biennial event…
Sep 16, 2015
In Person · Pittsburgh
The Living Product Challenge: A Four-Part Workshop will take place on September 16th in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. The Living Product Challenge (LPC) was created to synthesize complex multi-attribute…
Sep 16, 2015
In Person · Pittsburgh
The Living Product Expo, Inspiring a Materials Revolution, will take place on September 16th – 18th in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. In early April, 2015, the International Living…
Sep 10, 2015
In Person · Austin
The Central Texas Collaborative Launch will take place on September 10th in Austin, Texas, United States. The Living Building Challenge is coming to Austin! Please join local sustainability leaders…
Sep 2, 2015
In Person · St. Louis
The St. Louis Collaborative Launch will take place on September 2nd in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. The Living Building Challenge is coming to St. Louis! Please join local…
Sep 2, 2015
In Person
The International Green Building Conference 2015 (IGBC 2015) will take place on September 2nd – 4th in Singapore alongside BEX Asia 2015 and Mostra Convene Expocomfort 2015. Last year’s conference…
Aug 20, 2015
In Person · Portland
The Portland Collaborative: Summer Networking Event will take place on August 20th in Portland, Oregon, United States. The Living Building Challenge is coming to Portland! Please join local…
Aug 14, 2015
In Person · Cincinnati
The seminar, The Materials Petal: Rationale and Strategies for Creating a Healthy, Low-Impact Built Environment, will take place on August 14th, in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Join the…