East Coast Regional Green Building Focus Conference & EXPO Information
Green Building Focus is pleased to announce the East Coast Regional Green Building Focus Conference & EXPO will be hosted in Charlotte, North Carolina on April 20th - 22nd, 2011. Over the course of three days, the world's top professional experts, leading researches and most respected educators will gather at the Charlotte Convention Center to engage and educate regional built environment professionals, government representatives, investors and entrepreneurs. The event will feature 26 CEU accredited practical, case-study based presentations and breakout sessions, an exhibition of over 200 green building products and services, an interactive demonstration stage, networking opportunities and special events.
Green Building has become the construction trend of the decade. Recent research predicts that 50% of non-residential buildings in the U.S. will become green buildings in the next four years pumping $554 billion into the American economy and creating 8 million jobs. Even 75% of homeowners surveyed said that they are more likely to buy a green home over traditional build. This unprecedented growth is being driven by public opinion and corporate demand and represents the biggest opportunity for built environment professionals in history.
Green Building Focus will bring thought leaders from global markets to join leading U.S. experts on the topic of sustainable development in order to educate regional professionals as well as government representatives, investors and entrepreneurs on the latest international trends, techniques, technologies and materials driving this market.
Topics Include:
- Financing and Incentives for Green Buildings
- Successfully Managing LEED Documentation
- IGCC, An Introduction to ICC's new International Green Construction Code
- Green Globes, An Introduction to GBI's nationally recognized Green Rating and Assessment System
- The Greening of Corporate America, Trends Driving the Green Building Industry
- Environmental and Energy Lessons From a World Somewhere Near Earth
- Building Retrofit Strategies, A Planned Approach to Performance Improvement
- Building Performance Monitoring and Reporting
- Optimizing Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Blends for Buildings and Facilities
- Green Building Policy in a Changing Economic Environment: Opportunities and Challenges for Recovering Green
Plus much more, including a vibrant and interactive exhibition of more than 200 green building products and services available in the region, over 20 case studies and workshops, a live demonstration stage, social media screens, networking lounges, cocktail receptions and special events.
Don't miss this opportunity to join thousands of other built environment professionals and decision-makers from around the world at the largest and most prestigious green building event in the region.
