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
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…
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…