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 20, 2026
In Person · Chicago
WoodWorks Connect brings architects, structural engineers, and construction professionals together with leading wood product manufacturers and suppliers on the rooftop deck of Fulton Social. The networking session is designed to showcase modern products, building components, and services that support timber construction. Attendees…
Oct 22, 2026
In Person · West Des Moines
This regional in-person tour hosted by WoodWorks explores two pioneering multi-family mass timber developments in the Des Moines area: Junction Lofts and Goldfinch Lofts. Junction Lofts represents Iowa’s first residential mass timber building, while Goldfinch Lofts combines mass timber and light-frame hybrid…
Oct 26, 2026
Virtual
Organized by the New Buildings Institute and its Advanced Water Heating Initiative, this multi-day online event examines the deployment, technology, and economics of heat pump water heaters. Sessions explore both residential and commercial applications, covering packaged and split heat pump water heater…
Nov 10, 2026
Virtual
Mass timber structures demand rigorous on-site moisture management to safeguard structural integrity, dimensional stability, finish aesthetics, and building durability. In this technical webinar hosted by WoodWorks, experienced contractors Chad Hamilton of XL Construction and Matthew Tonello of Consigli examine practical field strategies…
Nov 12, 2026
In Person · South San Francisco
This educational tour explores the all-mass timber South San Francisco Wellness Center, highlighting mass timber design strategies in a modern healthcare environment. The facility combines glulam columns and beams with cross-laminated timber floor plates to house medical offices and a community wellness…
Nov 13, 2026
Organized in collaboration with the International Passive House Association and the Passive House Institute, the International Passive House Open Days event offers participants direct exposure to high-performance building practices. The program provides an established global framework to observe, understand, and evaluate certified…
Nov 17, 2026
In Person · Kuwait University City
The Ninth International Conference on Energy Research and Development (ICERD-9) convenes researchers, engineers, and industry leaders to optimize energy resource utilization across major consuming sectors in arid environments. Held under the patronage of the Crown Prince of Kuwait and aligned with Kuwait…
Nov 17, 2026
In Person · London
The UK Passivhaus Conference returns to convene practitioners, designers, policymakers, and industry leaders dedicated to low-energy design and high-performance building standards. Held over two packed days, the gathering highlights cutting-edge insights, trailblazing projects, and current best practices shaping energy-efficient architecture. Attendees will…
Jan 13, 2027
Organized by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, the 2027 Energy Efficiency Policy Forum convenes professionals to explore critical policy frameworks and market strategies across the built environment. ACEEE focuses on reducing utility bills, eliminating energy waste, and mitigating climate pollution…
Jan 23, 2027
In Person · Chicago
The 2027 ASHRAE Winter Conference gathers the global building sciences and HVAC&R community for an extensive program of technical sessions, committee meetings, networking events, and tours. Organized alongside the co-sponsored AHR Expo, the gathering offers dedicated professional development through ASHRAE Learning Institute…
Mar 3, 2027
In Person · Dallas
The inaugural ASHRAE Data Center and AI Integration Conference provides a dedicated platform addressing how artificial intelligence workloads impact facility design, cooling, and operational resilience. Rising compute demands require new strategies for extreme power density and cooling efficiency while meeting sustainability standards.…
Mar 16, 2027
In Person · Portland
The International Mass Timber Conference and Expo brings together building professionals to advance cross laminated timber and heavy timber construction. The expanded four-day program features an extensive exhibit floor with a dedicated Tech Hub showcasing specialized tools, software, and industry innovations. 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…