June 15 - 16, 2010 [+]

TRADE MISSION IN THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR TO NEW YORK

Show your expertise in the green construction products field

The activity will be held in English.

WHY TAKE PART IN THIS MISSION?

Take advantage of the World Trade Centre Montréal and the Quebec Government Office in New York ’s expertise and network of contacts in the construction sector to:

Make your products and services known to potential clients such as general contractors, architects, and distributors from New York’s largest companies.
Benefit from business opportunities brought about by the increasing popularity of environmental construction in New York, and by the growing demand for products and services that can meet the new environmental standards in effect in the city.
Visit the 2010 New York Green Building trade show
Stay abreast of construction market trends in New York and learn how you can benefit from them by taking part in interactive seminars about the market.
Learn about upcoming major projects.

THE CONSTRUCTION MARKET IN NEW-YORK

A city constantly on the move, New York exemplifies drive and performance in the industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) construction sector, despite the decline currently affecting the industry in the United States.

In addition, construction meeting environmental standards is constantly on the rise. By 2013, this type of construction should grow by 20 to 25 %, according to the U.S. Green Building Council. Openings for green construction products and energy efficient solutions can be seen in all construction sectors.

More and more frequently, New York commercial buildings are adopting LEED standards, both on new sites and for existing buildings. Since the city’s recent adoption of the “Greener, Greater Buildings Plan” legislation—which aims to improve the energy efficiency of existing and under construction buildings greater than 10,000 square feet—, innovative energy efficiency measures should be given priority and be frequently updated.

Taking into consideration the number of public construction sites benefitting from the special funding in the Obama administration’s recent economic stimulus package, opportunities for Canadian construction products and materials will be numerous in the short term, as they are no longer handicapped by the recovery plan’s “Buy American” clause.

PROJECT EXAMPLES

A city in constant movement, New York abounds with many large-scale projects in the institutional, commercial, and industrial (ICI) construction sectors:

Project	Project Description
Empire State Building	Green building conversion of this symbolic New York building.
Fordham University	New student residences with LEED Gold certification.
Children’s Services Center	Construction of this centre will reduce energy consumption by 33% compared to a normal building, in addition to eliminating 500 tonnes of CO2 emissions each year.
Citigroup Long Island City Building #2	Construction of a LEED certified building for Citigroup
United Nations Building	The renovation of the UN offices in New York, which date back some sixty years, notably includes the updating of the General Assembly, a conference centre, and an indoor parking lot.

PRODUCTS IN DEMAND

WANTED — Québec companies capable of offering innovative, high quality, environmental products in the following sectors:

Structural steel
Ornamental metal
Pre-cast concrete
Kitchen and bathroom cabinets
Windows
Curtain walls
Architectural woodworking products
Stone, tile, granite, and marble
Various metals and metal workings
Mouldings
Interior finishing products
Wood floors
All other innovative, environmental products

INCLUDED IN THE COST OF REGISTRATION:

Costs related to the organization of/participation in seminars, a cocktail reception, and other activities planned as part of the mission
Admission to the 2010 New York Green Building trade show
Airline ticket
One night accommodation
Meals, as planned in the mission’s preliminary programme
Networking activities, including the organization of individual meetings
An information document on the construction sector in New York
A guide service, which will facilitate meetings with local businesses

Take advantage of the World Trade Centre Montréal’s special network of contacts to increase your chances of success in New York!

DATE AND LOCATION

June 15 - 16, 2010

New-York

COST

Ticket(s):

Without airfare and hotel:
Members: $1,750*
Non-members: $1,950*

Including airfare and hotel:
Members: $2,500 *
Non-members: $2,750 *