Extreme Heat 101 & the Policy Landscape
2025-10-23 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Extreme heat is the most lethal weather hazard in the United States and has an economic burden of over +$160 billion a year. This introductory webinar will explore the growing threat of extreme heat and the evolving policy responses across all levels of government. Participants will hear directly from local, state, and federal officials about their roles, responsibilities, and strategies to mitigate heat risks and build resilience.
For all AECO professionals and legislators, this session will equip you with foundational knowledge and insights to engage meaningfully in the heat resilience movement.
Learning Objectives:

Understand the Basics: Define extreme heat and explore its causes, health impacts, and social implications, especially in the context of climate resilience.
Navigate the Policy Landscape: Identify key policies, frameworks, and initiatives addressing extreme heat at the local, state, and federal levels.
Clarify Government Roles: Learn how different levels of government coordinate and respond to extreme heat.
Explore Opportunities for Action: Discover ways individuals, organizations, and communities can support and influence heat resilience efforts through advocacy, planning, and partnerships.

ASCE’s Report Card for America’s Infrastructure
2025-10-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Every four years, America’s civil engineers provide a comprehensive assessment of the nation’s 18 major infrastructure categories in ASCE’s Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. Using a simple A to F school report card format, the Report Card examines current infrastructure conditions and needs, assigning grades and making recommendations to raise them.
Learning objectives:

Overall performance and status of the nation’s infrastructure
Leading issues which affect the U.S. infrastructure network and main barriers to addressing these
Solutions to address longstanding infrastructure needs and promote improvements
How the report can help to inform key infrastructure stakeholders including Congress and federal agencies as well as private, and non-profit organizations

What Should Drive the Sustainability Bus, IEQ or Energy?
2025-11-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Sponsored By:

Efficiency programs seem to ignore the fact that the only reason why society uses energy in buildings is to condition people and generate domestic hot water. One would then think that all design ought to begin with the physiological and psychological needs of the occupants. However, in the real world most energy efficiency programs focus exclusively on enclosures and equipment and have superficial Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) requirements. The hope is that the assembled systems will deliver the desired indoor climate with the modeled energy. The flaws in this approach are demonstrated in the poor results from thousands of post occupancy evaluations.
During this session, participants will learn the human sciences behind thermal comfort and air quality and how energy and exergy efficiency is the natural outcome from engineering the indoor environment using human factor design tools.
Learning Objectives:

Avoiding discomfort within the built environment is what drives energy use.
Occupants don’t care about energy models, they care about how they feel.
The body’s respiratory systems and how they are impacted by the quality of air.
The body’s thermoregulatory systems and how they are impacted by the architecture, enclosure and interior systems as the primary control points before mechanicals.

SBC 2025: Accelerate Readiness!
2025-11-19 07:30 - 2025-11-21 17:00 (America/New_York) | Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Small Business Conference (SBC) for the Federal Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Facility Management and Maintenance Industry brings together federal agencies and businesses operating in the federal marketplace to:

Deliver the most comprehensive and useful market research experience possible for all attendees
Learn of and/or share upcoming contracting opportunities for small businesses
Connect with teaming partners
Support the Nation’s contracting goals
Engage in above-board networking between private companies and federal program managers and procurement/contracting officers

More than a dozen federal agencies have participated in SBC in recent years, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Naval Facilities Engineering Command; Air Force Civil Engineer Center; Department of Veterans Affairs; Veterans Health Administration; Department of Energy; General Services Administration; Department of State; Small Business Administration; Environmental Protection Agency; Federal Emergency Management Agency; Federal Aviation Administration and National Aeronautics & Space Administration.
Founded in 1920, SAME unites public and private sector individuals and organizations from across the architecture, engineering, construction, environmental, facility management and maintenance, cybersecurity, project planning, contracting and acquisition, and related disciplines in support of national security. SAME leads collaborative efforts to identify and resolve national security infrastructure-related challenges.

A Cooling Conundrum: Setting the Stage for Resilient Cooling
2025-12-09 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Every region in the U.S. is experiencing record-breaking heat. More households now require home cooling solutions to maintain safe and livable indoor temperatures. While air conditioning (AC) can offer immediate relief, the rapid scaling of AC has created new vulnerabilities: rising energy bills are straining people’s wallets, while surging electricity demand mounts pressure on an aging power grid increasingly prone to blackouts. What Americans need to be prepared for more extreme temperatures is a resilient cooling approach. Resilient cooling works across three interdependent systems — buildings, communities, and the electric grid — to affordably maintain safe indoor temperatures during extreme heat events and reduce power outage risks.
This webinar will overview resilient cooling, implicated technology systems and the policies needed to affordably cool people and communities under extreme heat conditions. Participants will hear directly from experts about dimensions of access and affordability, public health, workforce development, and grid reliability.
Learning Objectives:

Understand the Basics: Define extreme heat and the vulnerabilities created by the rapid scaling of air conditioning and mechanical cooling systems.
Clarify the Landscape of Need: Explore the essential imperatives to rethink the way we cool as heat waves increase in duration.
Explore Strategies for Action: Discover the concept of resilient cooling as a strategy to address existing cooling needs, while ensuring affordability, health, sustainability, grid resilience, and workforce development.
Clarify Stakeholder Roles: Learn how different levels of government and non-governmental organizations coordinate and play a role in advancing resilient cooling for both households and communities.

This webinar is part of the Facing the Heat Webinar Series hosted by NIBS and the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) which explores the intersection of risk mitigation, building performance, energy reliability, and policy innovation to address the growing risks of heat in our communities.

Understanding the Challenges of Preventing Construction Site Fires
2025-12-11 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Sponsored By:

Construction sites present a unique set of fire safety challenges due to their dynamic nature, temporary infrastructure, and evolving occupancy. The session will delve into real-world case studies, regulatory frameworks, and emerging technologies that influence fire prevention efforts. This panel discussion convenes leading experts from the construction industry, fire service, code enforcement, and government agencies to explore the persistent issue of construction site fires. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the causes, consequences, and mitigation strategies associated with fire incidents during the building phase.
Learning Objectives

Identify the risk & hazards associated with construction sites.
Examine the codes & standards that govern buildings under construction.
Analyze how new technologies can help keep construction sites fire safe.
Explore enforcement strategies to safeguard construction.

Clearing the Air: Advancing IAQ Policy for Healthier Communities
2025-12-16 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Indoor air quality (IAQ) has emerged as a critical public health and building performance issue, especially in the wake of rising temperatures, pandemics, and increasing urban density. This virtual session, hosted by the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), brings together a panel of leading subject matter experts to explore the evolving landscape of IAQ policy, standards, and implementation strategies across the built environment.
Attendees will gain insights into:

Federal and state-level IAQ regulations and emerging policy trends such as The Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act
The role of codes, ventilation standards, and energy efficiency mandates
Access to IAQ improvements for schools, housing, and workplaces
Pathways for women in the industry to promote innovation in IAQ policy

Whether you’re a policymaker, architect, engineer, facility manager, or public health advocate, this session will equip you with actionable knowledge to shape healthier indoor environments.

FHWA Digital Delivery Stakeholder Group (DDSG) – Virtual Stakeholder Meeting #2 – Jan 22
2026-01-22 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Overview
The Federal Highway Administration’s Digital Delivery Stakeholder Group (DDSG) will hold its second meeting virtually in three sessions over three days in January 2026. This meeting will bring together transportation leaders, state DOT representatives, federal partners, and industry experts to advance the national conversation on digital delivery, open standards, and the future of interoperable transportation data.
These three 3-hour sessions on January 22, 26 and 28 from 12:00 – 3:00ET are designed to maximize participation and collaboration in an online setting. As with all full DDSG meetings, this gathering is open to all interested parties and though you will need to register, is free to attend. We hope you will be able to join all three sessions.
What to Expect
During the January virtual stakeholder meeting, attendees will:

Review and discuss progress to date and direction for the DDSG 2025-26 Work Plan

Get an update from FHWA on digital delivery activities underway at the agency

Get updates on progress by Committees, Pooled Funds and Projects since the first DDSG Meeting

Review, discuss and plan existing and needed road mapping efforts

Plan for the in-person workshop coming up in March at GIS-T and for the year beyond

Who Should Attend

State DOT digital delivery, CADD/BIM, GIS, survey, construction, and asset management leaders

Federal agency partners and program managers

AASHTO committee representatives

Technology and industry collaborators supporting digital project delivery

Why Attend
This meeting offers a unique opportunity to:

Connect with peers working at the forefront of digital delivery.

Contribute to the development of national frameworks and shared resources.

Stay informed on evolving federal priorities, open standards initiatives, and interoperability strategies.

Influence the direction of future DDSG activities and collaboration models.

Registration
Attendance is free and open to DDSG members, invited stakeholders, and any industry members interested in advancing digital delivery in the built environment. Registration is available now at the link provided. Be sure to download the appointment to get the sessions in your calendar.

FHWA Digital Delivery Stakeholder Group (DDSG) – Virtual Stakeholder Meeting #2 – Jan 26
2026-01-26 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event

Building For Tomorrow
2026-01-28 08:00 - 2026-01-29 17:00 (America/New_York) | Southern California, CA, United States
In the wake of the devastating Southern California wildfires, this summit stands as both a call to action and a catalyst for national resilience. The historic fires exposed systemic vulnerabilities shared by communities across the country—severely damaged buildings, disrupted water and power services, severed communications, impassable roads, and compromised fuel systems, amplifying human and economic losses. These cascading failures underscore the urgent need to prioritize preparedness, protect critical lifelines, and invest in strategic, coordinated recovery.
Using Southern California as a case study, this summit aims to establish a national model for lifeline infrastructure resilience and smart capital investment. Federal, state, and local leaders will join utility providers, researchers, and resilience experts to chart a unified path forward, one grounded in interdependence, innovation, and the modernization of policies, codes, and systems that support long-term recovery.
Over two dynamic days, the summit will feature compelling keynotes and a mix of collaborative and hands-on sessions. Day 1 will feature policy makers and executive leaders from both public and private sectors for strategic discussions focused on forward-looking policy frameworks, including breaking down system silos, overcome integration hurdles, enhance data sharing, and foster collaboration to accelerate recovery and build long-term resilience. Day 2 will offer practitioners an in-depth look at cutting-edge technologies and building science innovations that are transforming how we retrofit, rebuild, and future-proof the built environment.

FHWA Digital Delivery Stakeholder Group (DDSG) – Virtual Stakeholder Meeting #2 – Jan 28
2026-01-28 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event

Building-System Strategies for Resilient Cooling
2026-02-11 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
The existing building stock in the United States was not designed to cope with current extreme temperatures. Much needs to be done to fix aging housing, from upgrading poor insulation to fixing ineffective air conditioning, while also designing new buildings for future temperatures, if warming trends continue.
This webinar will focus on building-system strategies to reduce the impacts of extreme heat on buildings, showcasing cooling solutions beyond conventional air conditioning. Participants will hear directly from experts on the policies that will enable greater proliferation of resilient cooling solutions that offer co-benefits for energy efficiency, reduced household energy burdens, and greater energy reliability.
Learning Objectives:

Understand the Link Between Heat and Housing Affordability: Scope how housing infrastructure is unprepared for current temperatures, impacting consumers costs to adequately cool their indoor environments.
Explore Technology Solutions: Discover how resilient cooling technologies can offer co-benefits for energy efficiency and reduced household energy burdens, as well as resilience during power brownouts and blackouts.
Examine the Policy Landscape: Understand how existing federal, state and local policy levers and strategies can increase access and affordability of resilient cooling technologies, and discover real-world examples of implementation.

This webinar is part of the Facing the Heat Webinar Series hosted by NIBS and the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) which explores the intersection of risk mitigation, building performance, energy reliability, and policy innovation to address the growing risks of heat in our communities.

Architectural Record’s Sustainability in Practice
2026-02-25 | MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, 51 Vassar Street (Building 45), Cambridge, 02139, United States
Architectural Record’s Sustainability in Practice returns February 25, 2026, at the Schwarzman College of Computing at MIT. This day-long conference focuses on actionable strategies for sustainable design, with the opportunity to earn 4.5 AIA LU/HSW credits. Registration is complimentary until January 30. http://arsustainability.com/

Digital Delivery Stakeholder Group (DDSG) – In-Person and Virtual Stakeholder Meeting #3 – Mar 19
2026-03-19 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Chicago, IL, Hyatt Regency McCormack Place following AASHTO GIS-T
Overview
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March 19–20, 2026 | Chicago, IL Location: Hyatt Regency McCormack Place following AASHTO GIS-T Time: Thursday March 19 01:00-05:00CT and March 20 08:00-12:00CT
The Federal Highway Administration’s Digital Delivery Stakeholder Group (DDSG) will convene in Chicago this March for a two-day, in-person working session aligned with the AASHTO GIS-T Symposium. This gathering will bring together transportation leaders, state DOT representatives, federal partners, and industry experts to advance the national conversation on digital delivery, open standards, and the future of interoperable transportation data.
These two half-day sessions taking place on the afternoon of March 19 and morning of March 20, are designed to maximize collaboration while allowing participants to engage in key GIS-T activities happening throughout the week.
What to Expect
During the March 19–20 stakeholder meeting, attendees will:

Align on progress from the 2025–2026 DDSG work plan.

Review updates from ongoing pooled fund initiatives and national research efforts.

Participate in facilitated discussions on data standards, model-based workflows, and implementation strategies across planning, design, construction, and asset management.

Explore case studies from state DOTs highlighting pilot projects, lessons learned, and emerging practices.

Help shape the roadmap for the next phase of national digital delivery coordination.

Who Should Attend

State DOT digital delivery, CADD/BIM, GIS, survey, construction, and asset management leaders

Federal agency partners and program managers

AASHTO committee representatives

Technology and industry collaborators supporting digital project delivery

Why Attend
This meeting offers a unique opportunity to:

Connect with peers working at the forefront of digital delivery.

Contribute to the development of national frameworks and shared resources.

Stay informed on evolving federal priorities, open standards initiatives, and interoperability strategies.

Influence the direction of future DDSG activities and collaboration models.

Registration
Attendance is free and open to DDSG members, invited stakeholders, and industry partners. Registration is available now at the link provided. For in‑person attendance, please complete the designated in‑person registration (Note: You can also find the room registration link to take advantage of the AASHTO GIS-T room block here).

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Digital Delivery Stakeholder Group (DDSG) – In-Person and Virtual Stakeholder Meeting #3 – Mar 20
2026-03-20 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Chicago, IL, Hyatt Regency McCormack Place following AASHTO GIS-T

Facades+ By The Architect's Newspaper
2026-03-26 - 2026-03-27 | Metropolitan Pavilion 125 W. 18th St. New York, NY 10011, Metropolitan Pavilion 125 W. 18th St., New York, NY, 10011, United States
Facades+ returns to NYC with an all-new program featuring the latest developments in building enclosure design and technology
Everything from high-performance facades, to new iconic projects across the city and region, and strategies for increasing climate resilience and energy performance.

Themes we’ll explore:

Embodied Carbon and Envelope Design Optimization
Concrete Futures: Advances in Materials for Building Envelope Excellence
Building Biophilia: Evolving our Enclosures
Wood for Good: Mass Timber as International Design Driver

Symposium + Expo — March 26
Metropolitan Pavilion
125 W. 18th St.
New York, NY 10011
Parking
MP W 20 LLC
180 West 20th Street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 488-5900

Workshops — March 27
New York Law School
185 W Broadway
New York, NY 10013
Parking
City Parking, 56 Leonard Street

Community-System Strategies for Resilient Cooling
2026-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Community infrastructure, such as thermal energy networks, district geothermal, urban forests, shade structures, and smart surfaces, can have a collectively lower upfront cost and lower community-wide energy consumption and the costs of cooling. For example, strategic deployment of cool roofs in Atlanta, mandated by ordinance, are expected to cool the city by 2.4°F in peak summer, deliver $310 million in direct energy savings, and generate $760 million in net financial benefits.
This webinar will explore community-system technologies and strategies for resilient cooling and their benefits for community-wide energy reliability, grid resilience, and extreme heat preparedness. Participants will hear directly from experts on targeted solutions and the policy levers needed to scale up their broad adoption.
Learning Objectives:

Explore Technology Solutions: Discover the range of solutions that can be implemented at a community-system level to lower temperatures outdoors and indoors.
Clarify the Co-Benefits for Mitigation: Learn how shared cooling infrastructure can provide community-wide energy reliability, grid resilience, and extreme heat preparedness.
Examine the Policy Landscape: Understand how existing federal, state and local policy levers and strategies can increase access and affordability of resilient cooling technologies and discover real-world examples of implementation.
Understanding Traditions of Community Cooling: Connect Traditional and forward-thinking community-level cooling solutions.

This webinar is part of the Facing the Heat Webinar Series hosted by NIBS and the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) which explores the intersection of risk mitigation, building performance, energy reliability, and policy innovation to address the growing risks of heat in our communities.

CxEnergy2026
2026-04-21 08:00 - 2026-04-24 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk Hotel, 301 E North Water Street, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
The #1 Conference & Expo in Commissioning, Energy Management, & Building Technology.
Use code MEDIA10 for 10% off registration. Learn More here: www.CxEnergy.com.

Building Enclosure Council Annual Symposium
2026-04-23 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Des Moines Heritage Center, 120 E. 5th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States
Join us for a full day of education, sharing ideas, making connections, and creating discussions around building enclosures.

The Building Enclosure Council of Iowa is proud to present the 2026 BEC-Iowa Symposium. The Symposium features a distinguished panel of speakers who will discuss building science and enclosures. This will be an in-person event only, and attendees can enter a raffle to win prizes (winners will be announced at the end of the symposium).
The event includes breakfast, snacks, lunch, and refreshments. Alcoholic beverages will be served, and drink tickets can be obtained by visiting sponsor booths.

AGENDA
8:00am: Check-in, Sponsor Displays
8:50am: Opening Comments
9:00am: Presentation 1 – John Posenecker
10:00am: Morning Break, Sponsor Displays & Announcements
10:40am: Presentation 2 – Scott and Molly Cutler
11:40pm: Lunch Break, Sponsor Displays & Announcements
1:00pm: Presentation 3 – Mark Parlee
2:00pm: Afternoon Break, Sponsor Displays & Announcements
2:40pm: Presentation 4 – Steven Baczek
3:45pm: Closing Remarks & Raffle Giveways
4:00pm: Roundtable Discussion
5:00pm: Open Networking and Sponsor Booth Teardown

The US Construction & Manufacturing Summit
2026-04-23 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The American Institute of Architects, 1735 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20006, United States
The U.S. Construction & Manufacturing Summit 2025 will convene policymakers, business leaders, infrastructure developers, and innovators to address the future of American industrial competitiveness. From energy and permitting to materials, digital technologies, and workforce development, the event will spotlight how resilient construction and advanced manufacturing are central to rebuilding American industry.
Taking place under a new administration prioritising energy independence, supply chain security, and permitting reform, the summit offers a timely platform for public-private collaboration to accelerate U.S. infrastructure and manufacturing leadership.
This is a free event to attend. Register here to attend: https://registration.motisco.com/the-u-s-construction-and-manufacturing-summit

Grid-System Strategies for Resilient Cooling
2026-04-30 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
The U.S. electric grid is straining to keep up with rising demand for electricity, creating potential risks to communities’ cooling systems in the face of intensifying extreme heat. This challenge presents an opportunity for policymakers to proactively identify potential vulnerabilities in energy systems’ ability to sustain safe indoor temperatures.
This webinar will explore grid system technologies and strategies for resilient cooling. Participants will hear directly from experts on how they prepare the electric grid for increased energy demand and ensure its reliability during extreme heat events as well as the policies needed to scale up these interventions.
Learning Objectives:

Understand Grid Vulnerabilities: Clarify the current state of grid systems in the U.S. and the needs for extreme heat preparedness. Define resilient cooling as a solution and what it looks like for communities and energy officials.
Examine solutions for Grid Resilience: Explore how grid-enhancing technologies and demand-side management can prepare electric grid for increased energy demand and ensure its reliability during extreme heat events.
Clarify Roles for Utilities and Policymakers: Learn about the existing policy tools that utilities and policymakers have to advance grid resilience solutions that offer benefits for resilient cooling
Explore Opportunities for Action: Hear from energy and utility experts on real-world examples of policy implementation

This webinar is part of the Facing the Heat Webinar Series hosted by NIBS and the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) which explores the intersection of risk mitigation, building performance, energy reliability, and policy innovation to address the growing risks of heat in our communities.

ASCE’s 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure
2026-05-06 08:15 - 12:05 (America/New_York) | Reservoir Center for Water Solutions, 301 Water Street, SE, Washington, DC
Join the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) on May 6th to hear insightful discussion on innovations shaping infrastructure both today and in the future.
ASCE’s 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure highlighted ongoing improvements to the U.S. infrastructure network though critical needs across funding, policy, and engagement from stakeholders. ASCE’s Innovation Forum will elevate approaches to addressing America’s infrastructure challenges through policy, technology, data, and related practices advancing proactive solutions. Key discussions will focus on the infrastructure workforce, leading developments in water delivery and efficiency, enhancements in asset management and project delivery, and strategies in disaster response.
The event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6 at the Reservoir Center for Water Solutions (301 Water Street SE Washington, DC). Doors open at 8:15am with light breakfast. Programming will start at 8:50 a.m.
Seating is limited, but a livestream option is also available.
RSVP to attend in person or online here.

Building Innovation 2026
2026-05-19 - 2026-05-20 | The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, 1700 Tysons Blvd, McLean, VA, 22102, United States
At NIBS’ annual Building Innovation conference, attendees explore challenges, solutions, new technologies, groundbreaking strategies, and more. There’s no other event that brings together government agency officials, AEC industry professionals, researchers, community planners, and innovative thinkers – to improve the built environment. Through curated panels, collaborative workshops, and federal program showcases, Building Innovation explores how coordination across sectors can unlock scalable solutions to infrastructure challenges—transforming insight into action.
Building Innovation 2026 will build upon momentum from NIBS Building for Tomorrow Conference held in January 2026 which convened federal, state, and local agencies to advance cross-sector policy alignment and explore how system-wide collaboration can drive long-term resilience across America’s lifeline infrastructure systems. Over two days, curated panels and expert-led sessions will showcase innovations in digital delivery, building codes, housing, capital investment strategies, and adaptive design. The conference will also spotlight two critical focus areas: Systems of Systems, which examines how interconnected infrastructure affects resilience at the national scale, and Modular Offsite Construction, which highlights efficient, scalable building methods aligned with NIBS’ emphasis on applied technologies and forward-looking building science. Learn more and register here: https://nibs.org/building-innovation-conference

SAME Joint Technical Training Conference & Expo
2026-05-19 - 2026-05-21 | Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR, 97232, United States
The 2026 JETC is where friends and colleagues from across the A/E/C profession and joint engineer community come together for three days of education, training, and networking that is simply unmatched within the industry.
Don’t miss NIBS Digital Technologies Program Manager Jay Kline on Wednesday, May 20th, from 1:30 – 2:30 (Room: B113-114) as he and Franklin Fernandez discuss how the Navy moved AI from hype to execution. Phase I of NAVFAC’s AI Oversight and Implementation Program spanned over 50 use cases and over 100 tools, delivering a reusable framework for prioritizing use cases, evaluating COTS solutions, governing pilots, and scaling AI across military infrastructure enterprises.

SAME Joint Engineer Training Conference & Expo
2026-05-19 08:00 - 2026-05-20 17:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
#SAMEJETC26: Innovate Forward!
Vital ideas. Pivotal connections. Essential mission support.
Energize your role. Resource your mission. Innovate Forward
JETC 2026 is the premier annual gathering of the military engineering community—bringing together uniformed engineers, government civilians, industry leaders, young professionals, innovators, partners, and subject matter experts for three days of collaboration, learning, and inspiration.
This year’s theme, “Innovate Forward,” will spotlight the technologies, strategies, and partnerships shaping the future of engineering support for national defense and infrastructure resilience.
Experience JETC 2026! The only event of its kind and help shape the future of engineering services in support of the warfighter and national security.

13th U.S. National Conference on Earthquake Engineering (13NCEE)
2026-07-13 - 2026-07-17 | Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR, 97232, United States
The 13th U.S. National Conference on Earthquake Engineering (13NCEE) will bring together researchers and practitioners to share new knowledge and technical innovations that help us to understand and mitigate the damaging effects of earthquakes and tsunamis. The Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) is organizing this conference in Portland, Oregon—a region with significant hazard from the Cascadia Subduction Zone. The 13NCEE will provide a unique environment and comprehensive program designed to facilitate synergy between earthquake scientists, engineers, and policy professionals from the United States and around the world.

The Early Bird Registration deadline for 13NCEE is fast approaching! Register before February 28, 2026 for the best deal. Visit the registration page at the website for more information on registration rates, categories, and deadlines: https://13ncee.eeri.org/registration/. EERI members receive the best rates, so make sure you renew or join for 2026 first before registering.

More information about the conference, including sponsorship and exhibit opportunities, is available at the 13NCEE website: https://13ncee.eeri.org/. Also, be sure to check out a preview of the conference schedule and program by looking at the Schedule at a Glance and the Accepted Papers Gallery!

Nerding Out with NIBS - Navigating the New AI-driven WBDG
2026-07-16 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
View the Slides Here
Since 1997, the Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG) has connected federal facility standards, technical guidance, and professional learning resources used by practitioners across the built environment. On June 1, WBDG launched improvements designed to make it easier to discover resources, access federal facility standards, and engage with professional learning opportunities.
Key WBDG updates include:

Improved navigation and resource discovery
A centralized Learning Hub for training and education
Personalized dashboard to bookmark courses and Federal Facility Criteria
Improved access to standards and technical guidance

Join Kevin Hadden, Director, Whole Building Design Guide; Brian Derby P.E., Criteria Manager for Energy and Cybersecurity (Acting) Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command NAVFAC ATLANTIC; and Sara Barrett, Senior Project Manager, to explore NIBS’s information flagship in its new incarnation.

2026 Industrialized Housing Summit
2026-07-23 - 2026-07-24 | AT&T Hotel and Conference Center (The University of Texas at Austin), 1900 University Avenue, Austin, TX, 78705
The 2026 Industrialized Housing Summit tackles one central question:
How do we efficiently deliver high-quality housing at scale using industrialized construction on real projects, under real constraints, today?
IHS is a working summit for the people responsible for commissioning, financing, manufacturing, and delivering industrialized construction projects: owners, developers, manufacturers, builders, capital providers, operators, and public-sector leaders.
The summit is organized around six critical questions currently blocking industrialized construction at scale — from financing and factory utilization to procurement, delivery certainty, and operational integration.
Each session is designed to help participants work through the real bottlenecks slowing deployment: cost, risk, coordination, procurement, and execution.
This is not a passive conference built around presentations. The focus is on helping participants make better deployment, investment, procurement, and operating decisions.
Register here: https://cvent.utexas.edu/event/510d0030-a4ca-4a44-a4ea-028cce12f260/summary

DDSG Summer 2026 Virtual Meeting #4 - July 27
2026-07-27 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Dates: July 27, 28, and 29, 2026 | two-hour sessions each day
Location: Zoom Online
Times (all times Eastern):

Monday, July 27: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 28: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 29: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Overview
The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Digital Delivery Stakeholder Group (DDSG) will hold its summer 2026 meeting virtually across three sessions in July. This meeting will bring together transportation leaders, state DOT representatives, federal partners, and industry experts to advance the national conversation on digital delivery, open standards, and the future of interoperable transportation data.
These two-hour sessions are designed to maximize participation and collaboration in an online setting. As with all DDSG meetings, this gathering is free and open to all interested parties, though registration is required. We hope you will be able to join all three sessions.
What to Expect
During the virtual stakeholder meeting, attendees will have the opportunity to receive updates, ask questions, and participate in discussions on the following topics:

Current research projects from FHWA and National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) relevant to the DDSG community. Central BIM Transportation Library (CBTL) status and proof of concept development and how it can be used to support state DOTs’ library needs and work.
Updates from industry organization members on digital delivery positions and activities at the international, national and local levels.
Upcoming DDSG workshops, schedules, and topics.

A detailed agenda by day will be posted on the DDSG Hub soon.
Who Should Attend

State DOT leaders in digital delivery, CAD/BIM, GIS, surveying, construction, and asset management.
Federal agency partners and program managers.
AASHTO committee representatives.
Technology and industry collaborators supporting digital project delivery.

Why Attend
This meeting offers a unique opportunity to:

Connect with peers working at the forefront of digital delivery.
Contribute to the development of national frameworks and shared resources.
Stay informed on evolving federal priorities, open standards initiatives, and interoperability strategies.
Influence the direction of future DDSG activities and collaboration models.

Registration
Attendance is free and open to DDSG members, stakeholders, and any industry professionals interested in advancing digital delivery in the built environment. Registration is available now on the click above. Please be sure to register for all three events.

DDSG Summer 2026 Virtual Meeting #4 - July 28
2026-07-28 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
