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Green Solutions for Building Supply Dealers at Greenbuild 2017

Posted by Isabella Passey | Sat, Nov 11, 2017 @ 07:45 AM
building supply dealersThe GreenBuild International Conference and Expo took place at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center November 8  – 10. As the largest annual sustainable and green conference in the world, the event displayed the latest advancements in the green industry including the fields of health, water, technology, residential sustainability and much more for building supply dealers.

What is Greenbuild?

Greenbuild is a movement created and dependent upon those are striving to be an influence in the community. Greenbuild was created with the goal of creating a green and sustainable world through the construction community and its materials as well as enhancing human health, well-being, social equity and energy efficiency. It also promotes sustainable materials, new technology and resiliency. Greenbuild also provides like-minded people a place to exchange new and creative ideas with the hopes of bettering the world.

Who Attends Greenbuild?

The Greenbuild Conference and Expo is attended by a variety of people including those who are resource-efficient, environmentally responsible or devoted to the green movement. Other attendees include building supply dealers looking for feasible ideas and solutions they can provide to their customers. A large amount of the attendees are international and want to know what others around the world are doing to help contribute to the green built environment.

Finally, some people are interested in continuing education units (CEU) or are first-time attendees wanting access to the educational offerings and special events.

Learning Opportunities

building supply dealersThe Greenbuild Conference provides attendees with a favorable experience including a variety of learning opportunities:

  • Special Sets
  • Greenbuild Summits
  • Master Series
  • Sessions
  • Tours
  • Workshops

The Greenbuild Education Program is made up of a large assortment resources tailored to individual’s specific needs and preferences. Attendees have access to over 200 sessions, workshops, tours and the Expo Hall.

Continuing Education

Greenbuild also offers continuing education credit (CE) through workshops, tours, education sessions and the Expo Hall. Individuals who attend the full conference are able to earn more than 15 CE as well as fulfill LEED professional credential maintenance hours. Organizations providing CE hours include:

  • Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)
  • American Institute of Architects (AIA)
  • Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI)
  • American Planning Association (APA)

Networking

building supply dealersThe conference is also a viable way for building supply dealers to network with colleagues at a wide range of events.

The Leadership Awards Luncheon is an annual event that recognizes companies and individuals who have done exceptional work in progressing green building design, operations and construction.

The Women in Green Power Breakfast is a discussion with women in the green industry about shaping society and making change happen now.

Other events include the TalentFX and the Greenbuild Celebration.

Greenbuild Expo Hall

The Greenbuild Expo Hall is an opportune environment for exhibitors to display the newest and most innovative services and products. The Expo Hall also doubles as a forum for people in the green industry to network and exchange information with one another. In particular, the Net Zero Zone is an exhibit area where attendees can participate in marketing activities and showcase their own products services.

The Expo Hall provides multiple pavilions that emphasize specific products and services within the diverse sustainable industry, helping attendees easily find whatever they may be looking for. A few of the pavilions and exhibiting companies are listed below:

  • Health & Wellness Pavilion
  • Nonprofit Pavilion
  • Residential Pavilion
  • Technology Pavilion
  • Light Solutions Pavilion
  • building supply dealersWater Pavilion

SunEarth is a global leader in renewable energy technology, offering more SRCC certified system options than anyone else in the world.

Advanced Building Products is one of the fastest growing manufacturers in North America, designing products for optimal ventilation and drainage for residential and commercial structures.

Homasote Company is the oldest manufacturer of packaging products made from up to 98% recycled materials as well as structural building.

SCS Global Services is a world leader in third-party sustainability and environmental certification, standards development, and auditing.

Activities for Building Supply Dealers

The Greenbuild Expo Hall showcased over 600 exhibitors offering a vast and unique array of products and services. Below are some of the activities:

  • Applied Learning Areas — interactive discussion areas allow attendees to engage with industry leaders and experts about applied solutions.
  • Education Labs — a rare classroom experience located in the Expo Hall.
  • Happy Hour in the Hall — a November 9 event where colleagues and individuals interacted and consumed local drinks.
  • Passport to Prizes — fun activities where attendees had a chance to win prizes.

Flush with green ideas garnered at the conference, building supply dealers can offer them to customers with the help of Crosscheck’s Multiple Check payment solution. The service is easy to use.

Customers write 2 – 4 checks with the same purchase date to cover the purchase amount, and dealers deposit them over a 30-day period on dates designated by customers.

Multiple Check provides dealers with guaranteed funding after each check is deposited while consumers short on cash take their items home on the purchase date without applying for credit. Download our free guide to learn more.

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Topics: Events / Conferences, Building Materials

Written by Isabella Passey