Buildright Conference

BuildRight Day 1 is LIVE! Innovation, education + networking in one spot!

Thank you to our sponsors: Energy Trust of Oregon and BetterBuiltNW, Builders FirstSource and so many valuable partners

Next week! There’s still time to join us!

BuildRight Conference

Speaker Spotlight 🔦
Join us at BuildRight as we welcome Mark LaLiberte, co-founder of Construction Instruction and a leading voice in high-performance housing.

With 30+ years in the industry, Mark is known for turning complex building science into practical, real-world solutions. From the Houses That Work series to earning a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Energy and Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA), his impact spans across the industry.

Session to catch 👇
To Vent or Not To Vent: Getting Attics Right in the Pacific Northwest
📅 Thursday, April 23, 2026
⏰ 9:45 – 10:45 AM
Learn how to design smarter, healthier, and more efficient homes, starting at the top.

Registration is open! Register today at https://www.buildrightpdx.com/

🚧 Ready to build smarter and sell better?

Join us at the 2026 BuildRight Conference, presented by Energy Trust of Oregon and BetterBuiltNW, on April 22 + 23 at The REDD on Salmon for two days of insights, innovation, and industry connections. This year’s theme, BuildRight SellRight, is all about turning high-performance building, energy efficiency, and standout design into real market success.

Hear from experts, explore the latest technologies, and gain strategies to stay competitive in today’s housing market. Plus, connect with builders, remodelers, designers, vendors, and more, all in one place.

💡 Learn it.
🤝 Network it.
📈 Apply it.

Spots are limited, register now and be part of the future of high-performance building! Click the following link to register today! https://web.hbapdx.org/events/2026-BuildRight-Conference-presented-by-Energy-Trust-of-Oregon-and-BetterBuilt-NW--4527/details

The 2026 BuildRight Conference + Expo is produced by the Home Building Association of Greater Portland

The Keynote Speakers have been announced for the 2026 BuildRight Conference + Expo!

Hear from top industry experts Ben Bogie, Joshua Salinger, and Steve McKanna!

BuildRight 2026 invites builders, designers, and industry experts to join us for an engaging two-day conference connecting high-performance building practices with real-world market success. This year’s theme, BuildRight SellRight, highlights how exceptional construction quality, energy efficiency, and design innovation drive stronger sales and happier homeowners in today’s competitive housing market. Visit www.BuildRightPDX.com to register!

Thank you to our presenting sponsors, Energy Trust of Oregon and BetterBuilt NW!

📣 BuildRight 2026 is now accepting session proposals!

Join us April 22–23 at The Redd on Salmon in Portland for two days of keynotes, breakout sessions, and high-performance building insights. This year’s theme, BuildRight SellRight, focuses on how quality, efficiency, and design drive real market success.

Submit your session proposal by December 31, 2025 for a chance to present and receive a complimentary conference registration. Questions? Contact Carol at [email protected].

Kicking off day 2 of the 2025 BuildRight Conference + Expo with a bang! It’s a packed house for our day 2 Opening Keynote Speaker, Glenn Mathewson !

Thank you to everyone returning to the today to continue to grow your high-performance building knowledge and welcome to our day 2 new comers!

Let’s keep the momentum going!

Day 1 of BuildRight 2025 is off to an amazing start! Here’s to two full days of dynamic content, networking, and industry growth!

Thank you and for proving the opening keynote to kick things off today!

BuildRight is presented by and BetterBuiltNW and produced by the . Thank you to all of our amazing sponsors for your involvement!

2025 BuildRight Conference + Expo is NEXT WEEK! Use promo code BR25SAVE for $50 off a single registration! Redeem code at BuildRightPDX.com! Valid this weekend only!

This year’s conference is already generating buzz in the region, with new partners and expanded programming, including four keynote speakers and two days of quality content and dynamic sessions! This event is sure to sell out - register and save your spot before it's too late!

Register today at www.BuildRightPDX.com! The BuildRight Conference + Expo presented by Energy Trust of Oregon + BetterBuiltNW is an official event of the Home Building Association of Greater Portland .

Meet Wednesday's Closing Keynote Speaker, Bryan Uhler!

Design and Construction take years to master, and the amount of options and education available can be truly overwhelming. Join Bryan Uhler as he shares his story as the son of a builder who has shared in incrementally improving the family business for almost 50 years to the point of being truly high performance.

Bryan Uhler is VP of Pioneer Builders, Inc., a second-generation family business founded by his father in 1978. He runs operations with his brother Tim and consults with his dad as a trusted advisor. Specializing in custom spec homes, Bryan oversees everything from land acquisition to accounting. With a business background, he emphasizes logic and discipline in every aspect of building, earning the title The Rational Builder.

The BuildRight Conference + Expo presented by Energy Trust of Oregon + BetterBuiltNW is an official event of the Home Building Association of Greater Portland . Register today at www.BuildRightPDX.com

Did you know that ALL active HBA members from Oregon and Washington HBAs will receive member pricing to attend the 2025 BuildRight Conference + Expo? That's $100 less than the non-member registration price!

This year’s conference is already generating buzz in the region, with new partners and expanded programming, including four keynote speakers and two days of quality content and dynamic sessions! This event is sure to sell out - register and save your spot before it's too late!

Register today at www.BuildRightPDX.com! The BuildRight Conference + Expo presented by Energy Trust of Oregon + BetterBuiltNW is an official event of the Home Building Association of Greater Portland .

Register today for the 2025 BuildRight Conference + Expo presented by Energy Trust of Oregon + BetterBuiltNW! Early registration prices run until Monday, March 31!

The 2025 BuildRight Conference + Expo presented by Energy Trust of Oregon + BetterBuiltNW is coming to Portland’s Central Eastside on April 30 + May 1. This event brings together professionals all across the high-performance, energy-efficiency, and sustainable building + remodeling industries to gain insight into current market trends, legislative issues, and business practices.

Attendees will learn to utilize new technologies, strategies, and business development innovations. These innovations can help businesses succeed in areas where others struggle, especially when it comes to high-performance building.

Visit www.BuildRightPDX.com to view the session schedule and register today!

The BuildRight Conference + Expo presented by Energy Trust of Oregon + BetterBuiltNW is an official event of the Home Building Association of Greater Portland