SG Blocks Invited to Present in Opening Session of International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)'s Retail Green Conference

CEO Paul Galvin Will Be Lead off Speaker for Innovation 2013 Panel

NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SG Blocks, Inc. (SG Blocks or the "Company") (OTCQB:SGBX), a developer and producer of innovative construction solutions utilizing code-engineered cargo shipping containers, has been invited by ICSC to participate in this year's Retail Green Conference, the premier retail sustainability real estate conference, being held in Phoenix, AZ on December 3^rd. This event attracts some of the world's leading decision makers and sustainable industry leaders. SG Blocks' CEO, Paul Galvin, will be the lead off speaker for the opening session "Innovation 2013". Mr. Galvin will be discussing new ideas and processes that are bringing smart, economically viable sustainability solutions to the retail construction forefront.

"We are very excited to be part of this important and forward-thinking conference, particularly at a time when our product is gaining real traction amongst national retailers and service providers. Our building system uses repurposed material with a minimal carbon footprint to fill a need for both temporary and commercial applications, a solution with great appeal to retailers," said Paul Galvin, CEO of SG Blocks.

About SG Blocks:

SG Blocks is a leading developer and producer of innovative commercial and private environments utilizing code-engineered cargo shipping containers. Providing solutions to some of the world's biggest companies and government agencies, SG Blocks offers cost effective container-construction technology that exceeds many standard building code requirements.  The Company works with developers, architects, builders and owners to achieve faster execution, stronger high-value buildings, and greener construction. For more information, visit www.sgblocks.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:

Information in this release that involves the expectations, plans, intentions or strategies of the Company regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. In this release, they are identified by references to dates after the date of this release and words such as "will," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," and similar expressions. Factors that could cause actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, the successful holding of, and the Company's successful participation in, the Retail Green Conference.  The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to the Company as of the date of this release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control and may cause actual results to differ materially from our current expectations.

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Released November 13, 2013