Request for Quotes: Rating Tools Customisation for Government– New Building
It is with great excitement that these two separate REQUEST FOR QUOTES are posted on our website.
GBCSA welcomes Lisa Reynolds as new CEO
The Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) is delighted to announce the appointment of sustainability expert Lisa Reynolds as CEO from 1 June 2020.
GBCSA’s Joburg green office attracts sustainability tenant
Consolidating two office teams may not be simple, but finding tenants for a high-performance work place seems to be.
11 Reasons to Build Green
It has become critical to design, construct and operate buildings that are energy efficient, resource efficient and environmentally responsible.
Spend more time at home but less on your utility bill
Today, we better understand the advantages and disadvantages of working from home. Unfortunately a rising utility bill is one of them.
GBCSA bids farewell to Grahame Cruickshanks
Grahame Cruickshanks, Green Building Council (GBCSA) Managing Executive: Market Engagement will be passing the baton of the responsibilities of his role back to the GBCSA after fruitful years of service to the GBCSA.
Robust GBCSA gears up for next step
In 2020 and beyond the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) is looking to increase its remarkable 13-year impact in South Africa.
Get a green homeloan for your green home
Green home owners are able to save money on utilities and be more competitive when selling. Banks are starting to recognise this reduction in risk by offering green home loans.
7 ways green finance providers screen projects
What decision-making filters do green finance providers use when deciding where to invest? In this post the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) will unpack seven points taken from research by the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance.
The importance of insuring your green home
Your power stays on when the neighbourhood’s lights go out. Your showers are hot when those next door are not. You’ve invested wisely in turning your home green, so now the question remains: How do you insure your investment?
Why South Africans should get a certified green rating for their home
The ‘Green Home Rating System for existing buildings’ will look to shift South Africa’s homes to align with the UN SDG’s and the South African National Development Plan (NDP), by creating a common language on sustainability in homes.
Official GBCSA statement with regards to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
As a member centred organisation, our members remain our most important asset and we would like to communicate the organisational decisions made related to the spread of the Coronavirus.
