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
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…