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
May 8, 2019
In Person · Washington
Seminar: From Sustainable to Circular: How the Right Materials Choices Can Make Green Buildings Greener will take place on May 8th, 2019 in Washington, D.C., U.S. Global support for…
May 7, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
Seminar: From Sustainable to Circular: How the Right Materials Choices Can Make Green Buildings Greener will take place on May 7th, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Global support for…
May 2, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
Training course: Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Initial Training will take place on May 2nd, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. As of April 22, 2008,…
May 1, 2019
In Person · Seattle
Living Future Unconference 19 will take place on May 1st – May 3rd, 2019 in Seattle, Washington, U.S. Living Future is all about cross-industry collaboration. We believe regenerative design…
Apr 26, 2019
In Person
Training: CALGreen & Energy Code will take place on April 26th, 2019 in Santa Monica, California, United States. This training seminar will give you an opportunity to find out…
Apr 25, 2019
Virtual
The webinar: Understanding the Feasibility of Getting to Zero in School Retrofits will take place on April 25th, 2019 online. The majority of school buildings operating today can achieve…
Apr 22, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
Training Course: Earthcraft House Builder will take place on April 22nd, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. The EarthCraft Builder training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable…
Apr 17, 2019
In Person · San Francisco
The Intermediate Lighting Class Series will take place from April 17th – June 19, 2019 every Wednesday evening. It is back by popular demand since the first class…
Apr 15, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
Training course: BPI HEP Quality Control Inspector (QCI) will take place on April 15th – 19th, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. The BPI Home Energy Professional (HEP) Quality Control…
Apr 15, 2019
In Person · Orlando
The CxEnergy 2019 Conference & Expo will take place on April 15th – 18th, 2019 in Orlando, Florida, U.S. It is a conference and expo dedicated exclusively to building…
Apr 12, 2019
In Person · Oakland
Training: CALGreen & Energy Code will take place on April 12th, 2019 in Oakland, California, United States. This training seminar will give you an opportunity to find out about…
Apr 11, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
Training course: BPI Combustion Safety will take place on April 11th, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. This course introduces participants to the components of safe combustion and combustion safety…
Apr 8, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
Training course: Duct & Envelope Tightness Verification will take place on April 8th – 9th, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. This two-day course is designed to introduce the skills…
Mar 29, 2019
In Person · San Diego
Training: CALGreen & Energy Code will take place on March 29th, 2019 in San Diego, California, United States. This training seminar will give you an opportunity to find out…
Mar 28, 2019
In Person · Chico
The This Way to Sustainability Conference XIV Regenerating Ecological Systems: Impacts and Solutions to Climate Crisis will take place on March 28th – 29th in Chico, California, U.S.…
Mar 27, 2019
In Person · Aurora
The WEN (Women’s Energy Network) 2019 Conference will take place on March 27th – 29th, 2019 in Aurora, Colorado, U.S.
Mar 21, 2019
Virtual
The webinar: Tools for Getting to Zero Energy in New School Construction will take place on March 21st, 2019 online. Zero energy schools are indeed possible and don’t have…
Mar 21, 2019
In Person · Milwaukee
The Workshop: Exploring Carbon Negative Building Materials and Methods will take place on March 21st, 2019 in Rolling Hills, California, United States. Passive House California (PHCA) board member Beate…
Mar 21, 2019
In Person · San Francisco
The annual Water Conservation Showcase will take place on March 21, 2019 in San Francisco, California, U.S. Now in its 16th year running, it is among the most…
Mar 20, 2019
In Person · Washington
The Renewable Energy Policy Forum will take place on March 20th, 2019 in Washington, D.C. U.S. Now in its 16th year, the ACORE’s Renewable Energy Policy Forum is the…
Mar 19, 2019
In Person · Portland
The International Mass Timber Conference will take place on March 19th – 21st, 2019 in Portland, Oregon, United States. It is the largest gathering of cross-laminated timber and other…
Mar 15, 2019
In Person · Altadena
Training: CALGreen & Energy Code will take place on March 15th, 2019 in Altadena, California, United States. This training seminar will give you an opportunity to find out about…
Mar 13, 2019
In Person · Boston
The BuildingEnergy Boston Conference + Trade Show will take place on March 14th – 15th, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. It is the region’s leading event for professionals and…
Mar 12, 2019
Virtual
The Webinar: Integrated Design Process: Overcoming Design and Management Challenges will take place on March 12th, 2019 online. A collaborative design/construction team can result in buildings that have greater…