Start: Apr 30th 2:00 PM
End: May 2nd 12:00 AM
NEW LOCATION! The REDD on Salmon the Central Eastside Industrial District
Portland
OR
97214
2025 BuildRight Conference presented by Energy Trust of Oregon and BetterBuiltNW
Other
HBA MEMBERS to ensure you receive member pricing, you must LOGIN at the top right corner of the registration page before you register. Email info@hbapdx for assistance.
NEW LOCATION for 2025!
Join us at The Redd on Salmon in Portland's Central Eastside Industrial District.
BuildRight is the Pacific NW’s premiere annual residential building science conference and expo. BuildRight brings builders, HVAC, design, and industry professionals together to discuss advancements in energy-efficient building practices and workforce development in residential new construction and remodeling. 2025 BuildRight Conference + Expo takes place April 30 + May 1, 2025, and features new partners and expanded programming including two keynote speakers and two-days of quality content and dynamic sessions!
Attendees have the opportunity to earn required CCB and RESNET credits at BuildRight. For more information, visit our website at www.BuildRightpdx.com or contact Carol Eisenlohr, HBA Greater Portland’s Building Science Consultant at 503-710-2910 or email carole@hbapdx.org.
Earn CCB and RESNET credits on April 30 & May 1 while learning more about:
- High-performance building practices and innovations
- Energy efficiency technologies and practices: HVAC, air sealing, EPS™, zero energy ready and more
- Building code updates
- Smart home technology - comfort, quality, security & enjoyment
2025 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Gord Cooke, P.E.
Gord is a Partner with Construction Instruction Inc. Gord is a professional engineer with over 30 years of experience in the low and high-rise residential building industry. As an educator, industry consultant, and much-sought presenter, Gord has a unique talent for taking the building science issues that he sees in the field and presenting them in an easily understood and practical real-world manner. Gord has particular expertise in applied building science, energy-efficient housing initiatives, innovative HVAC systems, ventilat ion, and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). He has developed and delivered a multitude of workshops in these fields, as well as sales and marketing courses for builders and real estate agents to help them best promote the features and benefits of high-performance houses.
Glenn Mathewson, MCP
Glenn started construction in 1998 as a laborer and carpenter’s apprentice, which evolved into framing houses and building decks, and later operating his own remodeling and deck-construction company. He then spent 13 years working for the City of Westminster, Colorado as a building, plumbing and mechanical inspector and plan reviewer, and in 2007 earned a Master Code Professional certification from the International Code Council. During this time, he also worked as a freelance writer, educator, and consultant in codes. Glenn has authored over 100 technical articles in the “Professional Deck Builder”, the “Journal of Light Construction”, “Fine Homebuilding”, “Building Safety Journal”, as well as the International Code Council’s book, “Deck Construction Based on the 2009 International Residential Code”, including a second edition based on the 2021 IRC. In 2011 he became an advisor to the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA), where he assisted the association with code-related initiatives and the Master Deck Professional Code certification program. He was active in the development of the 2015, 2021, and 2024 IRC, representing the decking industry. Glenn also works as a construction code educator, with audiences ranging from contractors to building officials at both public and private events. He was awarded as the 2021 Educator of the Year by the International Code Council. He is the creator of BuildingCodeCollege.com, where he is actively working to grow a catalog of on-demand courses. In 2018, Glenn left the City of Westminster to commit full-time to teaching, writing, and consulting in code. Glenn is a new author in the “CodeCheck” series and the ICC’s “Residential Code Essentials” publication. As a consultant he assists Colorado jurisdictions in code updates, amendments, and education, and he is part of the team of experts behind the State’s construction code helpline.
ABOUT THE PRE-CONFERENCE DAY:
The Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the BuildRight Conference + Expo, is excited to host a pre-conference training event titled “How to Build a Zero Energy Ready Home” in Portland, Oregon, at the Redd on Salmon on Tuesday, April 29. Led by certified presenter and BuildRight keynote speaker Gord Cooke, these workshops offer an in-depth exploration of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program and cost-effective strategies to meet its requirements.
This event serves as an add-on to the overall conference, where attendees will gain insights into advanced wall systems, high-performance mechanical systems, and renewable energy integration. The training focuses on practical solutions, showcasing the best materials and technologies for designing, modeling, and constructing energy-efficient, resilient, and healthy homes tailored to specific climate zones.
What You’ll Learn:
• Advanced wall systems
• High-performance mechanical systems
• Renewable energy integration
Discover the most cost-effective materials and technologies to design, model, and build energy-efficient, resilient, and healthy homes suited to each climate zone. This course emphasizes practical solutions and presents a valuable opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) while enhancing your professional expertise. Join us and elevate your skills in high-performance home construction.
Pre-Conference Day Agenda:
- 8:00 am : Registration and Check-In
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm : Class: How to Build a Zero Energy Ready Home
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm : Lunch Provided
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm : Class continues and test administration
- 4:00 - 5:30 pm : Roundtable discussion and happy hour
CEUs:
AIA: 7 LU|HSW
RESNET: 8 PD Credits
ICC: .6 hours
NARI: 6 CEUs
All current members of the Oregon Home Builders Association or the Building Industry of Washington qualify for member pricing. Email info@hbapdx.org to get a promo code before you register to receive member pricing.
For more information visit the official website www.buildrightpdx.com
or Contact Carol Eisenlohr for additional details: carole@hbapdx.org
EARLY REGISTRATION through March 31: $385 Member | $485 Non-Member
REGISTRATION April 1, 2025 and after: $435 Member | $535 Non-Member
APRIL 29 | PRE-CONFERENCE DAY - ADD On Event: $140
If a conflict arises and you will be unable to attend BuildRight, cancel by April 11 for a full refund minus a $75 administrative fee. Effective April 12, all registrations for the BuildRight Conference + Expo are non-refundable and cannot be canceled. Due to limited space and high demand, we are unable to accommodate cancellations or refunds after this date.
We appreciate your understanding as this policy allows us to ensure a seamless experience for all attendees, exhibitors, and speakers. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another individual by notifying us at info@hbapdx.org no later than April 25.
Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you at BuildRight Conference + Expo.
PLEASE NOTE - we have been experiencing technical difficulties when attempting to register. If you encounter any issues when registering, please call our office at 503-684-1880. Thank you!
Sponsors
Start: May 20th 10:30 PM
End: May 21st 12:00 AM
Standard TV & Appliance - NEW Wilsonville Showroom
29735 Town Center Loop W, Wilsonville, OR 97070
Wilsonville
OR
97070
HBA Peer-to-Peer Roundtable Event hosted by the Remodeling & Custom Building (RCB) Council
Member Event
"Building for an Aging Market - boosting your sales with universal design modifications" – a Peer-to-Peer Roundtable Discussion Event with HBA custom builders, remodelers, and industry associates
The Remodeling + Custom Building Council (RCB) is hosting curated conversations covering industry topics and challenges relevant to all businesses regardless of budget size, employee count, or years in the industry. On May 20, join the RCB Council members as they lead the discussion with peers on this timely topic, including budget-friendly modifications, marketing to the aging in place and "sandwich generation" demographics, NAR data to support multigenerational planning, and more! Conversation led by John May, Creekstone Design + Remodel, along with Beth Kellan, Co-Founder, LiveAble Homes.
An All-Member Happy Hour hosted by Standard TV + Appliance immediately follows this session and is included in this registration fee. Thank you, Standard TV & Appliance, for hosting both of these HBA May events!
If you wish to only attend the All-Member Happy Hour and not the Peer-to-Peer Roundtable Event, please click here to register for only the All-Member Happy Hour.
If you are not a current member of the Remodeling & Custom Building (RCB) Council and want to be, we have a special offer for you. If you join the RCB Council before this event ($85 per year), you can attend this event for free! Email info@hbapdx.org or call the office to become an RCB member today.
The HBA RCB Council Peer-To-Peer Roundtable events will be held 3-4 times a year and will have limited seats. Spots will be open for a maximum of 15 builders/remodelers and 15 associates. Join the RCB Council for a first-chance registration notice to attend future events.
Sponsors
Start: May 21st 12:30 AM
End: May 21st 2:30 AM
Standard TV & Appliance - NEW Wilsonville Showroom
29735 Town Center Loop W
Wilsonville
OR
97070
All Member Happy Hour presented by Standard TV & Appliance and Programmed by the RCB Council
Other
Join HBA for an All-Member Happy Hour at Standard TV & Appliance NEW Wilsonville Showroom, with programming from the Remodeling and Custom Building Council that is relevant to all HBA members.
Mingle and connect with fellow HBA members! Our All Members Happy Hours are not only a fun way to meet and network with peers—they’re also a chance to gain valuable industry insights. Each event features a brief 10–15 minute Q&A with RCB leaders, who will share key takeaways from the earlier peer-to-peer roundtable discussion.
All members and their guests are invited to attend. Register today!
Please Note! If you are a member, please make sure to LOGIN at the top right corner of the registration page before you register to ensure you get your member pricing. If you do not login you will pay NON-Member pricing.