Hey New York, Are You Ready for the "Green Wave"?

New York, NY, February 05, 2010 --(PR.com)-- On April 20, 2010, The Building Green Expo and Workshops returns to New York City and will take place at 7 World Trade Center. Building Green has added two new elements to this year’s event: A Green Contest which is open to the public, and a children’s educational component geared towards elementary students explaining what sustainability means and providing steps to help keep the world green.

Building Green provides an opportunity for Architects, Construction Managers, Developers, Engineers, General Contractors, Government Agencies, Manufacturers, Suppliers and Trade Contractors to network, showcase their products and educate the general public about new innovations that compliment the NYS Green Building Initiatives. This year’s focus will be about establishing and maintaining relations throughout the construction industry to continue on the path of energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.

The workshop topics include: “Making green ($$) from green,” “Green Building Initiative/Green Globes rating system” and finally a “Green job Training Panel.” Afterwards, an open forum discussion will feature industry experts to answer any questions or concerns regarding the Green Wave.

This year, Building Green is promoting a new green contest entitled, “How Green is your Building?” where entrants can explain how their building and/or staff contributes to the reduction of its carbon footprint which includes reducing water and energy usage. The winner will be announced at the Building Green VIP reception which follows the Expo and Workshops. For more details about this event, the green contest or the companies involved in Building Green 2010, visit www.BldgGreenExpo.com

For the children’s educational component, Building Green has invited classes from the NYC Public school system to attend. Elementary students will take part in an interactive workshop which will provide a hands-on approach to green initiatives they can utilize now to become future green leaders. The children are encouraged to share what they learn with family members to continue the cycle of green awareness. For more information regarding the workshop, email: info@BldgGreenExpo.com.

About Building Green

Since the launch of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, the growth and interest in green building projects has spread rapidly. Recognizing this growth in the construction industry and the strong need to get companies that provide green products/services to unite with construction industry leaders as well as teaching new trends within the Green industry, Building Green was created.

About 7 World Trade Center

7 World Trade Center (WTC) is a pioneer in terms of environmental responsibility, energy efficiency and quality of life. The building has already been recognized with awards from the Environmental Protection Agency, the Municipal Arts Society of New York and the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter. 7 WTC is a model of the kind of collaborative efforts that will define the development of the other buildings at the World Trade Center site. Silverstein Properties worked with contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, as well as government agencies and leading environmental organizations to develop and implement a variety of environmental innovations. The building was one of the first projects accepted to be part of the U.S. Green Building Council’s Pilot Program for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – Core and Shell Development (LEED-CS.)

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