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 that locates the compressor outdoors separate from the storage tank. Organized during Heat Pump Water Heater Week, the program pairs interactive instruction from a leading…
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,…
Oct 29, 2026
In Person
Heat Pump Water Heater Week 2026 is an organized multi-day event presented by the New Buildings Institute dedicated to advancing heat pump water heating systems. The program gathers industry professionals to focus on clean energy water heating solutions across the built environment.…
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…
Past briefings
Aug 12, 2015
In Person · New York
Opening the Loop: Examining Net Positive Water in NYC will take place on August 12th in New York, New York, United States. In an in-depth study, the Living Building…
Aug 11, 2015
In Person · Sao Paulo/SP
The 2015 Greenbuilding Brasil International Conference and Expo will take place on August 11th – 13th in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Join the 6th edition of GreenBuilding Brasil, South America’s…
Aug 7, 2015
In Person · Melbourne
The JUST Label Workshop will take place on August 7th in Melbourne, Australia. The International Living Future Institute’s™ JUST™ program is a voluntary disclosure program and tool that…
Aug 4, 2015
In Person · Buffalo
The ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry will take place on August 4th – 6th in Buffalo, New York, United States. This year’s theme is titled…
Jun 26, 2015
In Person · Louisville
The Kentucky Green Roof & Wall Symposium + Conservation Conversation, Highlighting Green Architecture Benefits, Materials and Technology, will take place on June 26th in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Green…
Jun 25, 2015
Virtual
The Understanding the Living Building Challenge Workshop Webinar, focusing on Petal rationale + strategies: Equity, Beauty, Health and Happiness, will take place on June 25th at 9:00 –…
Jun 25, 2015
In Person · Stanford
The Silicon Valley Energy Summit will take place on June 25th in Stanford, California, United States. This is a Precourt Energy Efficiency Center annual event that offers unparalleled opportunities…
Jun 23, 2015
In Person · Pretoria
Sustainability Week will take place on June 23rd – 28th in the Pretoria/City of Tshwane, South Africa. Advancing the Green Economy through the sharing of knowledge across disciplines and sectors,…
Jun 22, 2015
Virtual
The Understanding the Living Building Challenge Workshop Webinar, focusing on Petal rationale + strategies: Materials, will take place on June 22nd at 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. P.S.T. The Understanding…
Jun 17, 2015
Virtual
The Understanding the Living Building Challenge Workshop Webinar, focusing on Petal rationale + strategies: Water and Energy, will take place on June 17th at 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.…
Jun 15, 2015
Virtual
The Understanding the Living Building Challenge Workshop webinar, focusing on the Living Building Challenge Petal – rationale + strategies: Place, will take place on June 15th at 9:00…
Jun 12, 2015
In Person · Cincinnati
The Introduction to the Living Building Challenge 3.0 – Cincinnati workshop will take place on June 12th in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Join the Cincinnati Collaborative for an…
Jun 10, 2015
Virtual
Brightest! Greenest! Buildings Europe 2015 will take place on June 10th – 11th online at 8:30 a.m – 7:30 p.m. CET. It is a virtual trade fair dedicated…
Jun 9, 2015
In Person · Amsterdam
The Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo Europe will take place on June 9th – 11th in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and will run in conjunction with POWER-GEN Europe. Keynotes…
Jun 8, 2015
In Person · Errol
EBUK 2015: Clayfest will take place on June 8th – 13th, 2015 in Errol, Scotland, UK. The theme of the conference is the culture of earth building, exploring…
Jun 2, 2015
In Person · Sacramento
The Understanding the Living Building Challenge Materials Petal Workshop will take place on June 2nd in Sacramento, California, United States. The Living Building Challenge Materials Petal is intended to…
Jun 2, 2015
In Person · Vancouver
The Building Lasting Change 2015, CaGBC National Conference and Expo will take place on June 2nd – 4th in Vancouver, Canada. We are at a crossroads.The effects of climate…
Jun 1, 2015
In Person · Toronto
Grey to Green 2015, Exploring the Economics of Urban Agriculture and Resilience, will take place on June 1st – 2nd, 2015 in Toronto, Canada. This year’s Conference hosted…
Jun 1, 2015
In Person · East Melbourne
Frame Australia 2015 Conference and Exhibition, Building with Engineered Wood Construction Systems, will take place on June 1st in Melbourne, Australia. Residential construction using timber and engineered wood building…
May 31, 2015
In Person · San Francisco
The ACEEE Energy Efficiency Finance Forum, A Critical Moment, will take place on May 31st – June 2nd in San Francisco, California, United States. There is a historically…
May 28, 2015
Virtual
The Declare – Materials Transparency webinar will take place on May 28th at 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. P.S.T. Material health and ingredient disclosure is a growing concern for the…
May 27, 2015
In Person · Los Angeles
EDRA46LosAngeles: brainSTORM, Dynamic Interactions of Environment-Behavior and Neuroscience, will take place on May 27th – 30th in Los Angeles, California, United States. Evidence from nearly a half-century of environment-behavior…
May 20, 2015
In Person · Jakarta
INAGREENTECH, the Indonesia International Green Technology and Eco Friendly Products Exhibition 2015 will take place on May 20th – 22nd in Jakarta, Indonesia. Supported by various Indonesian government…
May 20, 2015
In Person · Vienna
ICERE 2015, the International Conference on Environment and Renewable Energy, will take place on May 20th – 21st in Vienna, Austria. The goal of the Conference is to promote…