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Whether you're  just starting out on your green building journey or are a seasoned professional seeking to master your technical skills, our comprehensive events calendar offers something for everyone. 

Stay updated on the latest developments in Green Star certification, industry regulations, sustainable design, and social responsibility through a diverse array of learning opportunities. We provide both online sessions and in-person events to accommodate various preferences. Many of our courses are CPD accredited, and as a GBCSA member, you benefit from exclusive discounts. 

Explore our past and upcoming events, which cover categories like Planet Shapers, Insights Training Workshops, Masterclasses, Green Star Accredited Professional (AP) Training, Green Star Professional Team Member (PTM) Training, EDGE Training, the Annual Convention, and member-hosted events.

Join us in expanding your knowledge and expertise in green building practices.

Become a certified Green Star, Net Zero or EDGE professional with the GBCSA Academy. 

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Join live events, webinars and building tours that educate, inspire and connect. 

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Connect and engage at Africa’s premier green building gathering.

Green Building Convention

Upcoming learning and events

  • Introduction to Green Buildings and Sustainable Design

    08 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 Online Course Online self-paced
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  • EDGE Expert Online Webinar

    03 Apr 2025 Workshop ZOOM

  • GBConnect Event with Zutari | Gauteng

    10 Apr 2025 Zutari Head Office, Riverwalk Office Park, 41 Matroosberg Road, Ashlea Gardens, Extension 6, Pretoria
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  • Green Building Insights: Understanding the application of EPC Standards for Buildings

    24 Apr 2025 Workshop ZOOM: 09h00-14h15
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Designed for professionals acting in their individual capacity, including single consultant-businesses.

Organisational Membership

Ideal for companies, government departments, and organisations.

  • Total Employees: 1 - 5 Employees
  • Total Employees: 6 - 20 Employees
  • Total Employees: 21 - 50 Employees
  • Total Employees: 51 Plus Employees

Lisa Reynolds

Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director

Lisa Reynolds is the CEO of the Green Building Council South Africa.

Lisa was the driver for the drafting of Energy Efficiency Standards and Regulations for Buildings and has been involved in Energy Efficiency since 2003. She serves on many committees in the SABS and within the energy management professionals’ space. She was President of the SAEEC from 2016 to 2019 and was the previous President of the ESCo (Energy Services Companies) Association. Lisa was instrumental in the formation of SAFEE (Southern African Females in Energy Efficiency) within SAEEC.

She has assisted the South African Government with its Green Building Framework policies, Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives and Energy Efficiency Strategies

Her passion for the “Green space” started with the birth of the Green Building Council in 2007. Lisa served on the Board and the Technical Committee of the GBCSA, as well as on several Technical Working Groups for Rating Tools and Criteria. Lisa. became CEO in June 2020.

Lisa has a BSc, an MBA and a CEM. Lisa’s awards include the 2007 ETA Award for Women, 2008 Individual Energy (SAEE), 2012 SABS Standards Writer Award; the 2014 Women in Energy (SAWIEN); and the 2016 Ian Lane Hall of Fame award.

Lisa is committed to growing the Green Economy within a Green Recovery.

Organisational categories

As an organisational member, you will fall into one of the below categories, and be charged according to specific size indicators. Please reach out to us for any further clarity on which category is best for your organisation

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Property Developers

Annual Turnover

Investors, Owners, Property Managers

Total Asset Value

Major Corporate Tenants & Retail

Annual Gross Rentals

Building Contractors

Annual Turnover

Building Product Manufacturers & Distributors

Annual Turnover

Professional Services: Architects, Designers, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, PM’s, Consultants, Legal

Number of employees

Research, Higher Education, NGO’S & Regulators

NGO or Research/Higher Education/ Regulators

Related Interests: Utilities, Financial, Insurance, etc.

Annual Turnover

Government

Local/ municipal/ provincial/ state 
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