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 9, 2026
Virtual
This one-hour webinar organized by the New Buildings Institute focuses on marketing and lead-generation strategies tailored for organizations advancing building electrification. Featuring short presentations and a panel discussion, the session highlights practical methods to increase visibility, communicate the benefits of electrification to…
Sep 9, 2026
Virtual
Mass timber construction frequently encounters skepticism regarding sound isolation, prompting project teams to add heavy concrete toppings that compromise the material’s embodied carbon advantages. This technical webinar reassesses those assumptions using measured baseline acoustical performance data from mass timber assemblies alongside comparisons…
Sep 10, 2026
In Person · Boston
Join WoodWorks for a detailed jobsite tour of Building F within Boston’s Bunker Hill Housing Redevelopment. The nine-story, 273,000-square-foot project demonstrates a hybrid structural system combining cross-laminated timber panels with cold-formed steel bearing walls to create sustainable, biophilic living spaces. Project team…
Sep 15, 2026
Virtual
This webinar examines the vital balance between upgrading rental housing and safeguarding tenant stability. While energy efficiency and electrification retrofits modernize older mechanical systems, reduce utility bills, and enhance indoor comfort, uncoordinated execution can severely impact tenants. Without deliberate planning, retrofit initiatives…
Sep 15, 2026
In Person · Austin
This regional WoodWorks seminar and tour combines classroom analysis of mass timber adoption in K–12 schools with an on-site walkthrough of Workbench, a four-story, 45,000-square-foot mixed-use development constructed from glulam and cross-laminated timber panels. The instructional seminar evaluates national school market drivers,…
Sep 17, 2026
Virtual
Declare Office Hours offers an informative online session organized by the International Living Future Institute to assist teams navigating product transparency. The meeting provides an introductory overview of the Declare program along with technical guidance regarding baseline requirements, allowable exceptions, and standardized…
Sep 18, 2026
In Person · New York
Hosted as part of Climate Week NYC, this annual symposium convenes multidisciplinary leaders to examine the future of the built environment through the lens of regenerative economics. Centered on defining and applying regenerative design, the gathering highlights cutting-edge methodologies including Passive House…
Sep 22, 2026
Virtual
As mid-rise wood-frame buildings expand, understanding code-compliant fire-resistant detailing is essential. This technical seminar addresses common friction points and misunderstandings in Type III construction, focusing on exterior walls, rated floor-to-wall intersections, and mechanical, stair, and elevator shafts. Attendees will examine fire resistance-rated…
Sep 22, 2026
Virtual
This New Buildings Institute webinar introduces the proposed Data Center Energy Performance Evaluation Framework from the technical report titled Measuring What Matters: A New Framework for Data Center Performance. Lead author Nora Wang Esram and expert panelists address the absence of consistent,…
Sep 23, 2026
In Person · Renton
Now in its sixth year, this premier technical gathering convenes built environment leaders to bridge high-level climate mandates and practical project performance. Dedicated tracks address business strategy, finance, technical retrofits, emerging technologies, public policy, and portfolio archetypes across commercial, institutional, and industrial…
Sep 23, 2026
Virtual
This webinar hosted by the New Buildings Institute convenes a manufacturers roundtable focused on Very High Efficiency (VHE) HVAC systems paired with Dedicated Outside Air Systems (DOAS). Participants will explore how these combined technologies blend high-performance equipment with smart design principles to…
Sep 23, 2026
In Person · Milwaukee
This WoodWorks seminar and building tour demonstrates how early design decisions shape the successful delivery of large-scale mass timber structures. A technical seminar addresses essential early-stage choices, including International Building Code construction types, fire-resistance strategies, structural grid layouts, beam and panel spans,…
Past briefings
Mar 11, 2019
In Person · Nashville
The 2019 Hot Water Forum will take place on March 11th – 13th, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. Homeowners and building occupants expect to receive a constant supply of…
Mar 7, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
Training Course: Earthcraft House Builder will take place on March 7th, 2019 in Decatur, Georgia, U.S. The EarthCraft Builder training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable…
Mar 6, 2019
Virtual
The WELL AP Exam Prep will take place on March 6th, 2019 online at 3:30pm Eastern Time (12:30pm Pacific). Are you considering taking the WELL AP Exam? This interactive…
Mar 6, 2019
Virtual
The LEED v4.1 Ask the Expert session on BD+C and ID+C will take place at 8:00 am and 1:00 pm EST (Eastern Standard Time) on March 6th, 2019…
Mar 5, 2019
In Person · London
Formerly known as Ecobuild, Futurebuild 2019 will take place on March 5th – 7th, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. This year’s focus will be on tackling the biggest challenges…
Mar 5, 2019
Virtual
The webinar: Technical Proposals Putting the 2021 IECC on a Glide Path to Efficiency will take place on March 5th, 2019 online. Updating of the 2021 International Energy Conservation…
Mar 1, 2019
In Person · San Jose
Training: CALGreen & Energy Code will take place on March1st, 2019 in San Jose, California, United States. This training seminar will give you an opportunity to find out about…
Mar 1, 2019
In Person · San Jose
AI.19, Architectural Intelligence, Framing the Future of Silicon Valley will take place on March 1st, 2019 in San Jose, California, United States. The American Institute of Architects, Silicon Valley…
Feb 28, 2019
In Person · San Francisco
The seminar: Passive House & Airtight Multi-family Residences will take place on February 28th, 2019 in San Francisco, California, United States. Airtightness is a major part of high efficiency…
Feb 28, 2019
In Person · Portland
2019 PHnw Annual Conference: 10 Years of Building Beyond Zero will take place on February 28th – March 1st, 2019 in Portland, Oregon, United States. This is the 10th…
Feb 27, 2019
Virtual
The LEED v4.1 Ask the Expert session on O+M will take place at 8:00 am and 1:00 pm EST (Eastern Standard Time) on February 27th, 2019 online. Get answers…
Feb 26, 2019
In Person · San Francisco
Seminar: Examining Carbon Impacts of Tall Buildings in Dense Urban Settings will take place on February 26th, 2019 in San Francisco, California, U.S. “Density is good” is a frequently-heard…
Feb 22, 2019
In Person · Milwaukee
The AEC Hackathon 6.1 – Silicon Valley will take place on February 22nd – 24th, 2019 in Silicon Valley, California, United States. The AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) Hackathon…
Feb 21, 2019
In Person
Healthy Home Training for Building Professionals is an eight-week course taking place between February 21st – April 11th, 2019 in Bellevue, Washington, U.S. This course is built for construction,…
Feb 21, 2019
In Person · Stanford
The 5th Annual Industrialized Construction Forum 2019 will take place on February 21st, 2019 in Stanford, California, United States. Industrialized Construction continues to spread as a movement across the…
Feb 21, 2019
In Person · Lelow
Deep Green Building – Hemp Lime Construction will take place on February 21st – 23rd, 2019 in Lelow, Poland. The three day course will be informative and hands-on,…
Feb 19, 2019
In Person · Denver
The WRISE Leadership Forum will take place on February 19th – 21st, 2019 in Denver, Colorado, U.S. The WRISE (Women in Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy) Leadership Forum is…
Feb 14, 2019
Virtual
The webinar on Getting to Zero Energy Schools: A Closer Look at Districts Getting to Zero Energy will take place on February 14th, 2019 online. Schools are leading the…
Feb 14, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
The second part of the Two-Part Training Course: Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater will take place on February 14th – 15th, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Completing this…
Feb 12, 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…
Jan 28, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
The first part of the Two-Part Training Course: Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater will take place on January 28th – February 1st, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.…
Jan 24, 2019
In Person · Decatur
Training Course: Earthcraft House Builder will take place on January 24th, 2019 in Decatur, Georgia, U.S. The EarthCraft Builder training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable…
Jan 23, 2019
In Person · Seattle
2019: Trends and Incentives in Green Building will take place on January 23rd, 2019 in Seattle, Washington, U.S. This session will focus on hot green building opportunities for 2019.…
Jan 23, 2019
In Person · Bolzano
Klimahouse will take place on January 23rd – 26th, 2019 in Bolzano, Italy. The trade show’s strategic location in the heart of South Tyrol and Middle Europe provides the…