The Opportunity

Recent directives from the highest levels of the Chinese government require environmental design and construction of all future buildings, mileage and emissions standards for vehicles, strict industrial pollution controls, energy efficiency and a variety of other environmental rules and regulations.

In the next ten to fifteen years, China’s cities will need to provide housing, infrastructure and transportation for 250,000,000 additional residents.

Based on UN projections, half of all new construction in the world during this period will take place in China. Greening this vast construction is a tremendous challenge and opportunity.

Environmental spending in China is growing at 20% a year. The new Chinese five year plan makes sustainable development the official policy of the government and calls for an investment of more than $200 billion in the environment.

Currently, China has a serious shortage of advanced green building technologies, materials and services. There is also a critical shortage of environmental expertise and experience among building professionals, engineers, quality control personnel, planners, manufacturers, plant managers and government officials.

In short, the Green Building & Sustainable Cities Exposition offers a unique opportunity for international companies with advanced technology, materials and expertise to enter into, or expand their presence in what is fast becoming the world’s largest environmental market.