Reed Exhibitions Launches GreenBuildingsNY

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Event to Serve Building Renovation and New Construction Markets in Tri-State Area




(New York, NY Feb. 20) - - - Reed Exhibitions, producers of BuildingsNY, in association with show sponsor, the ABO (Associated Builders and Owners of Greater New York, Inc.), announce the launch of GreenBuildingsNY 2008, in partnership with the United States Green Building Council New York Chapter (USGBC New York), June 17-18, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. For more information, visit greenbuildingsny.com/.

GreenBuildingsNY, co-located with the BuildingsNY event, will provide education, product sourcing and networking opportunities for the New York City sustainability marketplace.

BuildingsNY serves the maintenance, repair and operations needs of existing building owners and managers. Together, the events provide a robust presentation of products, education and green product sourcing for compliance, sustainability and new tax credit opportunities.

Green BuildingsNY will serve both the building renovation and new building construction market with products like; HVAC, Building Controls; Plumbing, Flooring, Paint, Supplies and Lighting as well as architectural and engineering services.

Attendees to the event will include: New York City and metropolitan area architects, engineers, contractors, facilities managers, building owners, property managers, developers, and builders.

The Green BuildingsNY event is launched in partnership with the USGBC New York and sponsor American Institute of Architects (AIA-NY), with support from Construction Specification Institute (CSI), the Alliance for Sustainable Built Environments, New York Industrial Retention Network (NYIRN) and the International Code Council (ICC). Media sponsors include Reed Business’ publications Building Design and Construction and Reed Construction Data, as well as online building and construction resources reedfirstsource.com/ and RSMeans.

“The credibility and established presence in the New York City buildings market of BuildingsNY, made this the logical place to launch Green BuildingsNY,” said Ed Nichols, Industry Vice-President with Reed Exhibitions. “Reed Exhibitions and the ABO, through our BuildingsNY event, have established a recognized and trusted brand serving this market. Leveraging that brand, coupled with the support of the USGBC New York, AIA-NY and the full slate of Reed Business building and construction resources, we feel confident that Green BuildingsNY will differentiate itself from the number of ‘green events’ popping up; and will be a high quality event with real relevance to New York City and the tri-state area.”

“The ABO represents over 300 building owners throughout New York City, and I believe that addressing sustainability in both new construction and building renovations through Green BuildingsNY is where we need to be as an organization,” Nick LaPorte, Jr., Executive Director of the Associated Builders and Owners of Greater New York had to say about the new venture. “We’re excited to be working with the USGBC and AIA in launching this event and feel that this relationship allows us to best serve, and stay at the forefront of, the New York City buildings market.

“We hear everyday from New Yorkers who are hungry for information on green building, whether they are professionals in the building industry or lay people who live and work in buildings,” says Russell Unger, Executive Director of USGBC New York. “GreenBuildingsNY will provide an opportunity for the city and region to learn about the latest in green products and attend targeted educational events right in their backyard. Working with ABO and AIA on this event is an important step in the evolution of green building in the city.”



About ABO - Since 1910, the Associated Builders and Owners of Greater New York, Inc. (ABO) has been working to create a better business environment for the real estate industry in New York City. A powerful force on the legislative front, ABO’s advocacy efforts have time and again garnered important victories on behalf of builders and owners, while protecting them from unreasonable government mandates. An influential membership organization, ABO is an important resource for its members, providing critical information and guidance on all matters impacting the real estate industry, as well as providing an array of programs designed to help owners maximize their profitability. At the same time, ABO provides a full slate of social, networking and educational activities, including monthly luncheons, seminars, an annual dinner dance and the largest annual real estate trade show on the east coast.

The Alliance for Sustainable Built Environments is a group of industry leaders who practice and are recognized for leadership in sustainability; that is economic, social and environmental responsibility. It is committed to delivering high performance sustainable solutions for the built environment. Current members include: Johnson Controls, Forbo Flooring, Milliken & Co., Owens Corning, JohnsonDiversey, Kohler, USG Corporation and Philips Lighting. For high performance green building information a solutions, visit greenerfacilities.org/.

Founded in 1857, the AIA New York Chapter is the oldest and largest chapter of the American Institute of Architects. The AIA New York Chapter is dedicated to three goals: design excellence, public outreach, and professional development. The Chapter's members include over 4000 practicing architects, allied professionals, students, and public members interested in architecture and design. To fulfill its mission, the Chapter sponsors an array of programs that explore the role of architects in housing, planning, historic preservation, and urban design among other topics.

USGBC New York is the local presence of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the premier forum for the nation’s experts on green building and the creators of the LEED rating system (the de facto standard for green building in North America). USGBC New York combines USGBC’s credibility and unparalleled expertise with a comprehensive understanding of New York’s building marketplace. USGBC New York’s mission is to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.

GreenBuildingsNY and Buildings NY are both produced by Reed Exhibitions. Reed Exhibitions organizes a wide range of events, including exhibitions, conferences, congresses and meetings. We organize over 500 events in 38 countries. In 2007, over 6 million industry professionals attended Reed’s events.