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
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…