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.
Sep 24, 2026
In Person · Peachtree Corners
As mid-rise wood-frame buildings expand in scale, mastering code-compliant fire-resistant detailing is vital for project delivery. This regional seminar explores common detailing challenges and misconceptions surrounding Type III construction exterior walls, rated floor assembly intersections, and elevator, stair, and mechanical shafts. Attendees…
Sep 24, 2026
In Person · San Francisco
WoodWorks Connect brings design and construction professionals together with leading wood product manufacturers and suppliers for an evening of networking and product discovery. Held at the SPUR Urban Center, this regional gathering offers attendees direct access to industry experts presenting the latest…
Sep 29, 2026
Virtual
This regional online seminar examines critical early decisions required to optimize mass timber projects and avoid unnecessary cost premiums. Departing from traditional building workflows, the session guides attendees through pivotal early-stage technical steps, exploring how choices regarding International Building Code construction types,…
Sep 30, 2026
Virtual
This regional online seminar from WoodWorks explores the early structural, operational, and environmental design choices required to execute mass timber projects successfully while managing costs. Led by structural engineer Kate Carrigg, the presentation covers the fundamentals of avoiding price premiums by optimizing…
Oct 1, 2026
In Person · Tustin
This regional seminar and guided building tour examines how critical early design choices shape the successful execution of mass timber developments. Centered on the new two-story, 50,000-square-foot Saddleback College campus at the Advanced Technology & Education Park, the technical presentation covers construction…
Oct 1, 2026
In Person · Seattle
Join WoodWorks for a detailed jobsite tour of the new Bush Middle School under construction in Seattle. The two-story, 24,000-square-foot educational facility incorporates cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels and glulam framing to deliver a biophilic learning environment. Walking the site alongside project team…
Oct 5, 2026
In Person
Hosted in partnership with NYSERDA, the GTZ Forum 2026 convenes industry professionals for two immersive days dedicated to realizing high-performance buildings and accelerating market growth. The curated program features building tours, collaborative workshops, keynote addresses, and a poster session. Attendees examine strategic…
Oct 6, 2026
In Person · Philadelphia
Mass Timber+ 2026 brings together built-environment leaders to advance the science, technology, and practical deployment of wood-based offsite construction. Over two days at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, the event features more than 20 sessions covering keynote presentations and panel discussions…
Oct 8, 2026
Hybrid · Beirut
This hybrid technical conference convenes professionals to advance sustainable, resilient built environments at building and city scales. Participants explore smart and artificial intelligence solutions designed to improve heating, ventilation, and cooling performance in warming climates while supporting carbon reduction goals. The technical…
Oct 8, 2026
Virtual
Data Driven Approaches to Carbon Reduction in Design presents an online course exploring how integrated digital workflows help practitioners assess and cut the carbon impact of building projects. Attendees will examine how sustainability metrics, performance benchmarks, and digital analytical tools guide early…
Oct 14, 2026
Virtual
This WoodWorks online course analyzes the financial and operational drivers of mass timber construction across commercial and institutional projects. Drawing on built case studies and comparative regional market studies, industry experts present data comparing mass timber against conventional steel and concrete structural…
Oct 20, 2026
In Person · New York
Presented with the U.S. Green Building Council, Greenbuild brings together global built environment professionals under the theme Invest for Impact. The conference features over one hundred sessions, dedicated topic summits, and an expo hall showcasing more than two hundred fifty exhibitors. Attendees…
Past briefings
Jan 31, 2020
In Person · Berlin
The C2C Congress 2020 Special Track Food: Agriculture, Soil & Carbon Management Packaging & Supply Chain will take place on January 31st – February 1st, 2020 in Berlin,…
Jan 31, 2020
In Person · Kathmandu
The Asian Hemp Summit 2020 will take place on January 31st – February 1st, 2020 in Kathmandu, Nepal. As industrial hemp undergoes an unprecedented revival the world over,…
Jan 31, 2020
In Person · San Francisco
Facades+ San Francisco will take place on January 31st, 2020 in San Francisco, California, U.S. The program includes three sessions covering issues unique to the region, including innovative…
Jan 30, 2020
Virtual
The Webinar: GridOptimal Outcomes and Lessons Learned from the First Pilot Project will take place on January 30th, 2020 online. The role of buildings in the grid is…
Jan 30, 2020
In Person · New York
The Seminar on GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green (FUND) will take place on January 30th, 2020 in New York, New York, U.S. In this seminar, you will learn…
Jan 29, 2020
In Person · Stanford
The 6th Annual CIFE Industrialized Construction Forum will take place on January 29th, 2020 in Stanford, California, U.S. The Forum will focus on the evolution of physical and…
Jan 22, 2020
In Person · Bolzano
Klimahouse 2020 will take place on January 22nd – 25th, 2020 in Bolzano, Italy. With a good mix of exhibition offerings and a comprehensive information program, Klimahouse is the…
Jan 21, 2020
In Person · New Orleans
The 2020 Conference on Health, Environment, and Energy will take place on January 21st – 23rd, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. The event will showcase the groundbreaking…
Jan 20, 2020
In Person · Las Vegas
The Sustainability Symposium 2020 will take place on January 20th, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. New Buildings Institute is pleased to partner with Green Builder Media on…
Jan 14, 2020
In Person · New York
The Session: Contracts that Promote Building Performance will take place on January 14th, 2020 in New York, New York, U.S. Join Urban Green and the NYC Bar Association…
Jan 9, 2020
Virtual
The Webinar: Financing Approaches for Getting to Zero Schools will take place on January 9th, 2020 online. The path to zero energy school construction can be a daunting…
Jan 6, 2020
Hybrid · Springfield
The training course RESNET Hybrid HERS Rater will take place on January 6th – February 14th, 2020 in Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S. The Northeast Home Energy Rating System Alliance…
Dec 31, 2019
In Person · Rome
The International Conference on Sustainable Development will take place on September 9th – 10th, 2020 in Rome, Italy. This year’s conference theme is: “Creating a unified foundation for…
Dec 28, 2019
In Person · Lelow
Deep Green Building – Hemp-Lime Construction will take place on February 20th – 22th, 2020 in Naklo, Poland. We’re inviting entrepreneurs, architects, engineers, researchers, managers, business and trade…
Dec 5, 2019
In Person · Milwaukee
The Workshop: From Sustainable to Circular – How Materials Can Make Green Buildings Greener will take place on December 5th – 6th, 2019 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Global…
Dec 2, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
The Workshop: EarthCraft House Builder will take place on December 2nd, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. The training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction…
Nov 19, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
Greenbuild 2019 will take place on November 19th – 22nd, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. When we come together at Greenbuild, we are one community of professionals, advocates…
Nov 18, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
The Workshop: Duct & Envelope Tightness Verification will take place on November 18th – 19th, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. This two-day course is designed to introduce the…
Nov 5, 2019
In Person · Milwaukee
The Workshop: From Sustainable to Circular – How Materials Can Make Green Buildings Greener will take place on November, 2019 in London, UK. Global support for the circular…
Nov 5, 2019
In Person · Amsterdam
Wastebuild, the event for a circular and regenerative built environment, will take place on November 5th – 6th, 2019 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The outdated linear model of…
Nov 4, 2019
In Person · Stockholm
The C2CPII Design & Innovation Forum: Transforming Products for the Circular Economy will take place on November 4th – 5th, 2019 in Stockholm, Sweden. This two-day forum will feature leading…
Nov 4, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
The Lead Safety RPP Refresher training course will take place on November 4th, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. It will provide training in renovation, repair, and painting contractors…
Oct 28, 2019
In Person · Emeryville
The Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant (CPHD/C) Training Course will take place on October 28th – November 1st, 2019 in San Francisco, California, United States. Are you ready to design…
Oct 21, 2019
In Person · Munich
The Workshop: From Sustainable to Circular – How Materials Can Make Green Buildings Greener will take place on October 21st, 2019 in Munich, Germany. Global support for the…