Embedded Experts
Abi Godsell caught up with Jenni Lombard – Certifications & Technical Manager to talk ratings and running shoes: Abi: “So, we’re talking about green building certification. I’ve learned from you that certification is more about people than about green projects or buildings. The certification space really is a community of people who prepare, assess, and […]
The latest +Impact magazine is now available! Blueprint for the future
The latest +Impact magazine is now available! Read the full stories at this link NAVIGATING SUSTAINABILITY WITH GREEN STAR V2 GBCSA’s tech team unpacks the updated Green Star New Build tool, and how it’s poised to transform tomorrow in our built environment
Honouring the Underrated Heroes of Green Buildings: The Critical Role of Facility Managers
As we commemorate World Facilities Management Day on 14 May 2025, it’s essential to shine a spotlight on the often overlooked yet critically important role that Facilities Managers (FMs) play in the lifecycle of green buildings.
Introducing The WELS Initiative: A New Innovation To Drive Water Efficiency
By Valerie Naidoo, Manjusha Sunil and Phillip Majeke, Water Research Commission The Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (WELS) and its Role in Stimulating Uptake of Water-Efficient Devices
Empowering Women in the Built Environment: 2025 Women in Green Building Competition Now Open
A transformative opportunity for women in the built environment returns in 2025 The Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA), in proud partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has officially launched the 2025 Women in Green Building Competition.
GBCSA Connect Session – People Power: The Missing Link in Green Building Success
By Joanna Miller, Change Management Consultant On a balmy summer evening at the Waterfront last month, I had the honour of being the guest speaker at the GBCSA Members Connect event. The stage was perfectly set for our theme by our host AngelShack’s beautiful office. As one of their employees said, the space is so […]
Greenovate 2025 Applications are open
The Green Building Council South Africa, in collaboration with Growthpoint Properties, invites post-graduate student in various property- and engineering-related fields to register for the 2025 Greenovate Awards. This initiative aims to inspire a new generation of industry talent to innovate for sustainability. The annual competition challenges students to address real-world obstacles in property and engineering […]
An update on EPCs in South Africa
By 8 December 2025, certain public and private sector buildings in South Africa must publicly display their Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs). This article shares the latest key information around EPCs in South Africa, that building owners and managers need to know. What are EPCs, and why are they important? An EPC provides a snapshot of […]
Green Star V2 for New Buildings: an evolution of Green Star that will transform tomorrow
The Green Star V2 green building certification tool for new buildings was recently launched, marked by community events and pilot projects In December 2024 GBCSA celebrated the pilot launch of the new Green Star Version 2 for New Buildings and Major Refurbishments. . Green Star New Build Version 2, called Green Star V2 for short, […]
CNN Feature: South Africa’s push towards sustainable building
GBCSA & local Green Star buildings featured on CNN recently, in a report exploring green building gaining momentum in Africa. GBCSA was recently featured in a CNN report about green building gaining momentum in Africa. “It’s estimated that 80% of the buildings needed in Africa have yet to be built. In South Africa, a movement […]
Bold Innovations: The annual Awards issue
The latest +Impact magazine is now available! Read the full stories at this link. CHAMPIONS OF SUSTAINABILITY We celebrate the recipients of the GBCSA Leadership Awards 2024, whose extraordinary achievements serve to inspire even greater sustainability goals in the green building arena COP 29: BOLD ON BUILDINGS WorldGBC unpacks the 2024 global summit’s successes and areas […]
Your Blueprint – What’s it all about?
GBCSA’s Refreshed Membership Benefits -By Georgie Chennells, GBCSA Head of Market Engagement You may have noticed some bright new brochures coming out of GBCSA lately. Perhaps you noticed our bold new stand design at the GBCSA Convention, or saw our latest video on YouTube. Perhaps even a Google ad from us popped up while you […]
