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
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…
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…