Upcoming Events
San Francisco Bay Area: Queer Bowling Night
Join our San Francisco Bay Area group for a vibrant night of bowling where every strike supports a local queer non-profit! It’s the perfect mix of networking and community giving in the heart of the Mission.
New York City: Speed Networking & Happy Hour
Get ready for a fast-paced evening of connection with our New York City group! We’re hosting a speed networking night designed to help queer and ally professionals across all experience levels build meaningful industry relationships.
Book Club: Heated Rivalry
Join our New York City group's next Book Club meeting for discussion of Heated Rivalry!
San Francisco Bay Area: Maker’s Night
Trade your technical specs for craft kits for an evening of hands-on creativity and community connection. It’s the perfect way to recharge your creative batteries while building meaningful bonds with fellow queer and ally professionals.
New York City: Annual Springtime Soirée
Our New York City group is hosting a night of floral elegance and skyline views at our Third Annual Springtime Soiree. Join us to celebrate our community's resilience and toast to a more inclusive future for queer and ally professionals.
San Francisco Bay Area: 2026 Kick-off Happy Hour
The San Francisco Bay Area group is hosting a fabulous kick-off happy hour to reconnect, network, and unveil their dynamic 2026 event lineup in an inspiring design space.
Greater Los Angeles: New Year, New Connections
Join our Greater Los Angeles group at “New Year, New Connections” to kick off 2026 with peers across the design, construction, and real estate industry.
New York City: New Year Celebration Social with AIA LGBTQIA+ Alliance
Our New York City group is starting the year with a vibrant social, partnering with the AIANY LGBTQIA+ Alliance to connect queer and ally professionals and expand our thriving community across the design, construction, and real estate industry.
Chicago: Wrigleyville Christkindlmarket Meet-up and Happy Hour
Our Chicago group invites queer and ally professionals to close out 2025 with a festive evening of community and networking at the Christkindlmarket.
San Francisco Bay Area: 2025 Holiday Party
Join our San Francisco Bay Area group at Driftwood for our annual Holiday Party.
Greater Los Angeles: 2025 Holiday Party
Our Greater Los Angeles group invites queer and ally professionals from the design, construction, and real estate industry to close out the year with a fun, festive holiday happy hour.
Washington, DC: 2025 Holiday Party
Come out to Pitchers / League of Her Own for our Washington, DC group's 2025 Holiday Party.
New York City: 2025 Holiday Party
Join our New York City group our annual Holiday Party to reflect on 2025 and celebrate the start of 2026.
Book Club: AIDS in Theater
Join our New York City group's next Book Club meeting for a literary discussion of three plays set in the AIDS crisis of the ‘80s and ‘90s.
New York City: Annual Cocktails with Colleagues Happy Hour
The New York City group invites you to our annual Cocktails with Colleagues, a powerful evening to connect queer and ally professionals across the industry and introduce your co-workers to the vibrant Build Out Alliance community.
San Francisco Bay Area: Speed Mentoring & Professional Pathfinding
Join the San Francisco Bay Area group for a fun, fast-paced speed mentoring event designed to help queer and ally professionals get direct, invaluable advice to tackle career challenges and clearly define their path forward.
Chicago: Out in the Industry - LGBTQ+ Perspectives
Join our Chicago group for an engaging conversation on workplace culture and the realities of being out in the field.
Greater Los Angeles: Inclusive Design - Beyond Silos
Join our Greater Los Angeles group for an insightful discussion on inclusive design best practices.
Book Club: Disco Witches of Fire Island
Join our New York City group's next Book Club meeting for a magical discussion of Blair Fell’s, "Disco Witches of Fire Island," - with the author himself!
New York City: Coming Out Day Celebration
Our New York City group is celebrating National Coming Out Day with a night of performances, music, and community building.
Greater Los Angeles: Coming Out Day Celebration
Join our Greater Los Angeles group for our annual Coming Out Day Celebration! Connect with other queer professionals over drinks and light bites.
San Francisco Bay Area: Coming Out Day Celebration
Get ready to celebrate National Coming Out Day with our San Francisco Bay Area group hosted by CRI at their Hub Space!
Washington, DC: Coming Out Day Celebration
The Washington DC group invites you to a festive party to honor National Coming Out Day and celebrate our vibrant community.
Chicago: Coming Out Day Celebration
Join the Chicago group for a night of community and celebration as we mark National Coming Out Day and our group's birthday at a legendary queer bar.
Building New York: The Need for LGBTQ+ Business
Join our New York City group for a powerful panel discussion on the need for queer-inclusive supplier diversity and business certification programs in the design, construction, and real estate industry.
San Francisco Bay Area: Happy Hour in the Castro
Join the San Francisco Bay Area group for a fun and casual happy hour designed to connect queer and ally professionals across the design, construction, and real estate industry.
Washington, DC: Panel on Employee Resource Groups - Founding, Growth, Sustainment
Join our Washington, DC group for an insightful discussion and helpful tips on starting and maintaining employee resource groups.
Chicago: Guided Pilsen Public Art Tour
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with our Chicago group! Join us for an insightful walking tour for fun, networking, and community building.
Book Club: Memoirs of Hadrian
Join our New York City group's next Book Club meeting for a captivating discussion of Marguerite Yourcenar's, "Memoirs of Hadrian," a reimagining of the Roman Emperor’s life.
Greater Los Angeles: September Happy Hour
Join our Greater Los Angeles Group for a casual happy hour at the beloved Flamingo Bar!
Washington, DC: Volunteer at DC Central Kitchen
Join our Washington DC group for a hands-on volunteer event that builds community while helping prepare nutritious meals for those in need!
New York City Summer Family Picnic
Get ready to celebrate summer with our New York City group! Join us for a fantastic, family-friendly picnic designed for fun, networking, and community building under the sun.
San Francisco Construction Tour: The Gateway at UC Berkeley
A behind-the-scenes look at UC Berkeley's Gateway project with our San Francisco group, followed by networking.
Chicago Family Picnic at the AIDS Garden
Join our Chicago group for a fantastic family and pet-friendly potluck picnic, connecting queer and ally professionals in the design, construction, and real estate industry for a day of fun and community by the lake!
Book Club: Our Young Man
Join our New York City group's next Book Club meeting for a captivating discussion of Edmund White's, "Our Young Man," a powerful exploration of queer identity and community.

