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
Feb 28, 2020
In Person · New York
The Seminar on GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green (FUND) will take place on February 28th, 2020 in New York, New York, U.S. In this seminar, you will learn…
Feb 26, 2020
In Person · Seattle
The Seminar: Biomimicry & Biophilia will take place on February 26th, 2020 in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Feb 25, 2020
In Person · Chicago
The 2020 Rural Energy Conference will take place on February 25th, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. ACEEE is pleased to announce the second Rural Energy Conference. This dynamic…
Feb 20, 2020
In Person · Washington
Facades+ Washington DC will take place on February 20th, 2020 in Washington D.C., U.S. The program includes three sessions covering issues unique to the region, including innovative building…
Feb 19, 2020
In Person · San Francisco
The session Low Carbon Construction – Architects & Structural Engineers Role in Getting to Net Zero will take place on February 19th, 2020 in San Francisco, California, U.S.…
Feb 17, 2020
In Person · Austin
The 2020 WRISE Leadership Forum will take place on February 17th – 20th, 2020 in Austin, Texas, U.S. The WRISE Leadership Forum is a unique experience, combining professional…
Feb 17, 2020
In Person · Anaheim
The AESP 30th Annual Conference & Expo will take place on February 17th – 20th, 2020 in Anaheim, California, U.S. EXPERIENCE. INSPIRE . CONNECT The premier energy industry…
Feb 11, 2020
In Person · Miami
The Energy Expo will take place on February 11th – 13th, 2020 in Miami, Florida, U.S. The Expo will focus on equipment, technologies, products and know-how for the…
Feb 11, 2020
In Person · Hyderabad
Energise 2020: Energy Innovation for a Sustainable Economy will take place on February 11th – 13th, 2020 in Hyderabad, India. To spotlight and drive the broader narrative by…
Feb 10, 2020
In Person · San Francisco
The Mastering Green Roofs presentation will take place on February 10th, 2020 in San Francisco, California, U.S. Green roofs are a great tool for cities to improve their…
Feb 7, 2020
In Person · Los Angeles
The third annual 2°C Symposium on Climate Change will take place on February 7, 2020 in Los Angeles, California, U.S. The Symposium will look through the lens of Los…
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…