Conference on Green Buildings on August 1, 2 - 2013 at ITC Sonar, Kolkata...!

The construction industry is one of the largest economic activities contributing to India's development. India has been witnessing tremendous growth in building and construction sector for the past 5 years. With the increase in income levels, there are also changes in the

life styles of various sections of the society. While this provides ample opportunities, it is also putting enormous pressure on resources - like energy, water, materials etc., The stakeholders of the industry have a vital role to play in preserving the environment. The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) was formed in the year 2001 to address many of these aspects.

IGBC is represented by all stakeholders of construction industry comprising of Architects, Builders&Developers, Corporate, Designers, Facility managers, Government, Institutions, Nodal agencies, Product manufacturers & suppliers, Service Consultants, etc.

The vision of the council to enable a sustainable built environment for all and facilitate India to be one of the global leaders in sustainable built environment by 2025.

With a modest beginning of 20,000 sq.ft of green footprint in the country in the year 2001, today over 2,007 green buildings with a footprint of over 1.40 Billion sq.ft are being constructed all over India.

 IGBC-Kolkata chapter with the support of all the stakeholders in playing a catalytic role in spearheading the green building movement in the State. As on date, Kolkata has over 60 registered green building projects with a green building footprint of over 26 million sq.ft and 75 members to propagate this initiative.

In order to further facilitate the spread of the Green Building movement and provide new business opportunities in the State, IGBC is organizing a two-day Conference on Green Buildings on 1 & 2 August 2013: ITC Sonar at Kolkata.

IGBC

1,413 Members (118 Founding Members)

2,029 Registered Buildings

362 Rated Green Buildings

1.4 Billion Sq.ft Green Building Footprint

1,011 IGBC Accredited Professional

Objectives..!

    ^ Create awareness on green building concepts

    ^  Expose the participants to the latest global trends in green buildings

    ^  Provide a platform for networking

    ^  Facilitate exploring new business opportunities

Who Should Attend?

Architects, Engineers,  Interior designers, Builders and Energy modelers,  International Agencies, Developers , Electrical consultants,  Landscape consultants, Corporate  Green Building Facilitators, Lighting Consultants, Government Representatives, Plumbing   consultants, Contractors  Green Product /or  Equipment , Educational Institutions, Manufacturers, Consultants, Project Management,  HVAC Consultants, Town Planners, etc..!

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Sponsorship and Delegate Registration..!

Veera Chakra Dora

9140-44185163

veera.chakra@cii.in

Srimita Chakraborty

91-33-22133200 Ext.455

srimita.chakraborty@cii.in

Suparna Chakraborty

91-33-22133200 Ext.428

suparna.chakraborty@cii.in

Sponsorship Opportunities

Venue ITC Sonar, Kolkata

JBS Haldane Avenue

(Opp.ScienceCity), Kolkata,West Bengal - 700 046

Tel: 91-33-2345 4545

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