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 9, 2026
Virtual
This one-hour webinar organized by the New Buildings Institute focuses on marketing and lead-generation strategies tailored for organizations advancing building electrification. Featuring short presentations and a panel discussion, the session highlights practical methods to increase visibility, communicate the benefits of electrification to…
Sep 9, 2026
Virtual
Mass timber construction frequently encounters skepticism regarding sound isolation, prompting project teams to add heavy concrete toppings that compromise the material’s embodied carbon advantages. This technical webinar reassesses those assumptions using measured baseline acoustical performance data from mass timber assemblies alongside comparisons…
Sep 10, 2026
In Person · Boston
Join WoodWorks for a detailed jobsite tour of Building F within Boston’s Bunker Hill Housing Redevelopment. The nine-story, 273,000-square-foot project demonstrates a hybrid structural system combining cross-laminated timber panels with cold-formed steel bearing walls to create sustainable, biophilic living spaces. Project team…
Sep 15, 2026
Virtual
This webinar examines the vital balance between upgrading rental housing and safeguarding tenant stability. While energy efficiency and electrification retrofits modernize older mechanical systems, reduce utility bills, and enhance indoor comfort, uncoordinated execution can severely impact tenants. Without deliberate planning, retrofit initiatives…
Sep 15, 2026
In Person · Austin
This regional WoodWorks seminar and tour combines classroom analysis of mass timber adoption in K–12 schools with an on-site walkthrough of Workbench, a four-story, 45,000-square-foot mixed-use development constructed from glulam and cross-laminated timber panels. The instructional seminar evaluates national school market drivers,…
Sep 17, 2026
Virtual
Declare Office Hours offers an informative online session organized by the International Living Future Institute to assist teams navigating product transparency. The meeting provides an introductory overview of the Declare program along with technical guidance regarding baseline requirements, allowable exceptions, and standardized…
Sep 18, 2026
In Person · New York
Hosted as part of Climate Week NYC, this annual symposium convenes multidisciplinary leaders to examine the future of the built environment through the lens of regenerative economics. Centered on defining and applying regenerative design, the gathering highlights cutting-edge methodologies including Passive House…
Sep 22, 2026
Virtual
As mid-rise wood-frame buildings expand, understanding code-compliant fire-resistant detailing is essential. This technical seminar addresses common friction points and misunderstandings in Type III construction, focusing on exterior walls, rated floor-to-wall intersections, and mechanical, stair, and elevator shafts. Attendees will examine fire resistance-rated…
Sep 22, 2026
Virtual
This New Buildings Institute webinar introduces the proposed Data Center Energy Performance Evaluation Framework from the technical report titled Measuring What Matters: A New Framework for Data Center Performance. Lead author Nora Wang Esram and expert panelists address the absence of consistent,…
Sep 23, 2026
In Person · Renton
Now in its sixth year, this premier technical gathering convenes built environment leaders to bridge high-level climate mandates and practical project performance. Dedicated tracks address business strategy, finance, technical retrofits, emerging technologies, public policy, and portfolio archetypes across commercial, institutional, and industrial…
Sep 23, 2026
Virtual
This webinar hosted by the New Buildings Institute convenes a manufacturers roundtable focused on Very High Efficiency (VHE) HVAC systems paired with Dedicated Outside Air Systems (DOAS). Participants will explore how these combined technologies blend high-performance equipment with smart design principles to…
Sep 23, 2026
In Person · Milwaukee
This WoodWorks seminar and building tour demonstrates how early design decisions shape the successful delivery of large-scale mass timber structures. A technical seminar addresses essential early-stage choices, including International Building Code construction types, fire-resistance strategies, structural grid layouts, beam and panel spans,…
Past briefings
Oct 21, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
The Workshop: Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Initial Training will take place on October 21st, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. This one-day class on lead paint…
Oct 15, 2019
In Person · Minneapolis
The 2019 National Conference on Energy Efficiency as a Resource will take place on October 15th – 17th, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. ACEEE will host the tenth National…
Oct 14, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
The Workshop: Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater will take place on October 14th – 18th, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Completing this two-part course is the necessary…
Oct 10, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
The Workshop: EarthCraft House Builder will take place on October 10th, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. It will provide a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction…
Oct 9, 2019
In Person · Oakland
The solutions-focused 2019 Getting to Zero National Forum will take place on October 9th – 11th, 2019 in Oakland, California, U.S. It is the premier global event dedicated to…
Oct 7, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
The BPI Home Energy Professional (HEP) Quality Control Inspector Refresher course will take place on October 7th – 8th, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. It is a comprehensive…
Oct 2, 2019
In Person · Los Angeles
Net Zero 2019 will take place on October 2nd – 4th, 2019 in Los Angeles, California, U.S. The 6th annual conference will focus on net zero energy, water,…
Sep 16, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
The Workshop: Fundamentals of Building Science will take place on September 16th, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. This course is designed to provide participants with a practical knowledge…
Sep 9, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
The BPI Home Energy Professional (HEP) Energy Auditor course will take place on September 9th – 13th in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. It is a comprehensive 5-day training which…
Sep 2, 2019
In Person · Rome
Building Simulation 2019 will take place on September 2nd – 4th, 2019 in Rome, Italy. It is the premier international event in the field of building performance simulation, and…
Aug 30, 2019
In Person
Training: CALGreen & Energy Code will take place on August 30th, 2019 in San Mateo, California, United States. This training seminar will give you an opportunity to find out…
Aug 16, 2019
In Person
Training: CALGreen & Energy Code will take place on August 16th, 2019 in Sacramento, California, United States. This training seminar will give you an opportunity to find out about…
Aug 12, 2019
In Person · Portland
The 2019 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry will take place on August 12th – 15th, 2019 in Portland, Oregon, U.S. Our theme for this historic Summer Study…
Aug 2, 2019
In Person
Training: CALGreen & Energy Code will take place on August 2nd, 2019 in Fresno, California, United States. This training seminar will give you an opportunity to find out about…
Jul 19, 2019
In Person · Irvine
Training: CALGreen & Energy Code will take place on July 19th, 2019 in Irvine, California, United States. This training seminar will give you an opportunity to find out about…
Jul 11, 2019
In Person · San Francisco
The 3rd Annual Light! Design Expo, Northern California’s Architectural Lighting and Design Show will take place on July 11th, 2019 in San Francisco, California, U.S. This exciting annual architectural…
Jun 27, 2019
In Person · New York
The NAPHN19 Conference and Expo (North American Passive House Network) will take place on June 27th – 28th, 2019 in New York, New York, United States. This year’s…
Jun 17, 2019
In Person · Minneapolis
The Workshop: From Sustainable to Circular – How Materials Can Make Green Buildings Greener will take place on June 17th, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. Global support for…
Jun 7, 2019
In Person · South San Francisco
Training: CALGreen & Energy Code will take place on June 7th, 2019 in South San Francisco, California, United States. This training seminar will give you an opportunity to find…
May 16, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
Training course: Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair and Painting Refresher Training will take place on February 12th, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. It will train renovation, repair, and painting…
May 14, 2019
In Person · Paradise Valley
Solar Summit 2019 will take place on May 14th – 15th, 2019 in Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. Now in its 12th year, Solar Summit remains the premier conference for defining…
May 10, 2019
In Person · Los Angeles
The Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant (CPHD/C) Training Course will take place on May 10th – 12th and the 18th – 19th, 2019 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Are…
May 9, 2019
Virtual
The webinar: Getting to Zero Buildings Growth and Trends for 2019 will take place on May 9th, 2019 online. Targets for zero energy and zero carbon outcomes are…
May 9, 2019
In Person · Cologne
Bauen Digital (Building Digital) will take place on May 9, 2019 in Cologne, Germany. Building Digital planning methods are increasingly being used in construction practice. Digital modeling, storage…