buildright conference + Expo
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2025 BUILDRIGHT CONFERENCE + EXPO IS OPEN!
Builders, remodelers, developers and other industry professionals - join us for the BuildRight Conference. BuildRight is a conference that brings together professionals all across the high performance and remodeling industries to gain insight on building science and energy efficiency best practices, new technologies available, current market trends, legislative and code related changes and issues, and business practices. Attendees will learn to utilize new technologies, strategies, and business development innovations. These new innovations can help businesses succeed in areas where others struggle, especially when it comes to high performance building. With industry-wide involvement, from remodelers, vendors, appraisers, realtors and builders, BuildRight great networking opportunities. Make connections, view products from vendors for possible projects, and learn some new things about the industry. Attendees can also earn CCB and RESNET continuing education credit (CEUs) from presentations during BuildRight, fulfilling licensing requirements and staying up to date on licensing requirements. |
Registration for the 2025 BuildRight Conference is open!
The BuildRight Conference + Expo is back for two full days of dynamic sessions in Spring 2025 | April 30 + May 1, 2025
New location - The Redd on Salmon Street
Register today at www.BuildRightPDX.com!
The full session schedule and list of speakers will be posted soon! Check back for updates!
The BuildRight Conference + Expo is back for two full days of dynamic sessions in Spring 2025 | April 30 + May 1, 2025
New location - The Redd on Salmon Street
Register today at www.BuildRightPDX.com!
The full session schedule and list of speakers will be posted soon! Check back for updates!
New this year! Pre-Conference Day led by Keynote Speaker Gord Cooke!
Join us us one day before the 2025 BuildRight Conference + Expo for this exclusive session! This is an add-on event and not included in general BuildRight registration. Click the button at the bottom to add this event to your BuildRight registration!
Join us us one day before the 2025 BuildRight Conference + Expo for this exclusive session! This is an add-on event and not included in general BuildRight registration. Click the button at the bottom to add this event to your BuildRight registration!

How to Build a Zero Energy Ready Home
Pre-Conference Day with instructor Gord Cooke
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
The Redd on Salmon, Portland, Oregon
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Check-in + registration begins at 8:00 am
Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is excited to host a pre-conference “How to Build a Zero Energy Ready Home” training event in Portland, Oregon at the Redd on Salmon on Tuesday, April 29.
This training event, led by certified presenter Gord Cooke, offers a deep dive into the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program requirements and cost-effective strategies to meet them.
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 tailored to each climate zone. This course emphasizes practical solutions and is a valuable opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) while enhancing your professional expertise.
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
- AIA: 7 LU|HSW
- RESNET: 8 PD Credits
- ICC: .6 hours
- NARI: 6 CEUs

Meet the Instructor!
Gord Cooke has over 30 years experience in the energy efficient residential building industry and a unique talent for applying his technical expertise in building science, HVAC systems, and indoor air quality to current building issues.
Gord Cooke has over 30 years experience in the energy efficient residential building industry and a unique talent for applying his technical expertise in building science, HVAC systems, and indoor air quality to current building issues.