Discover exciting upcoming industry events — both digital and in-person! Whether you’re looking to network, discover the latest innovations, or develop new skills, there’s something on this list for everyone.
2025 Fine Homebuilding Summit
▶ When: Thursday, September 18 — Friday, September 19
▶ Where: Cleary Lecture Hall at Endicott College — Beverly, MA
▶ What: The Fine Homebuilding Summit is the premier two-day thought leadership event dedicated to the evolution of residential design, construction, and business practices. Bringing together the most experienced and recognized professionals in their fields, the Summit promises to advance how we design and build homes and operate successful and inspiring construction companies. Through insightful presentations, empowering panel discussions, and networking, attendees gain the wisdom needed to position themselves at the forefront of an ever-evolving construction industry.
The Important Role of a WRB — Webinar
▶ When: Wednesday, September 24 — 6pm EDT
▶ Where: Zoom
▶ What: Today’s high-performance designers and builders have become very creative with wall assemblies that are durable and efficient and make sense for each project and the specific climate zone they’re building in. Materials and details change, but one thing that nearly all walls have in common is a water-resistive barrier (WRB) on the exterior to keep rain and snow melt out of the building. Using an assembly with exterior continuous insulation that can be adapted for many climate zones as a launching point, this webinar with FHB’s Ian Schwandt and Randy Williams will explore the important role of the WRB, including product options and important installation considerations.
Getting Rainscreen Siding Right — Webinar
▶ When: Wednesday, October 15 — 6pm EDT
▶ Where: Zoom
▶ What: Join Fine Homebuilding for an hour-long webinar about the benefits and essential details of a ventilated rainscreen gap behind slate siding and the myriad ways to install it. With proper installation, this system will prolong the life of a home’s siding and enhance the durability of its walls. From water management to installation details and everything in between, we’ll explain how to get this natural slate rainscreen siding right. A representative from CUPUCLAD will join the panel to talk about their innovative system for natural slate rainscreen siding.
