Green Retrofit Chicago Conference

Green Retrofit Chicago 11/17/2009

It’s great to build green homes, commercial office buildings, schools and city halls, but what about the stock of millions and millions of existing buildings that aren’t green or energy efficient?  Tearing down or ‘de-constructing’ buildings can be green but what if you could just upgrade the building with modern green building technology?  Green Retrofit Chicago Conference can help you learn how to do just that with other area professionals November 17th at the Marriott Chicago Downtown on Michigan Avenue.

This event will bring groundbreaking intelligence and presentations that provide insights into how retrofit projects are embracing green, what this means for the economy and how owners will see their buildings lead to energy, financial and tax savings.

No longer a trend, green building is becoming the standard for good design and construction.  And with new construction slowing, the fastest growing market for green building is in existing buildings.  The building stock across America – in both the commercial and government sectors – is focusing on energy efficiency, incorporation of renewable energy, and creating better and greener buildings.

With all of the economic and financing challenges in the construction industry today, attention is turning to existing buildings with the retrofit market presenting the largest opportunity in construction activity. McGraw-Hill Construction’s report entitled Green Building Retrofit & Renovation: Rapidly Expanding Market Opportunities through Existing Buildings is the latest in our landmark SmartMarket Report and research studies series. This cutting-edge research focuses on the holistic green renovation and tenant improvement markets from the perspectives of owners of existing commercial buildings and commercial tenants. From examining the economic impact of green retrofits to identifying specific green retrofit and renovation activities taking place in the market, the audience will gain a better understanding of the market opportunities through existing buildings and the impact on the construction industry.

For more information Green Retrofit Chicago Conference website has registration information and accomodations.