Agenda
1pm – GBCA Introduction
Jim will provide an overview of the role commissioning and tuning play within Green Star and why they are critical to achieving better building performance outcomes. He will outline the intent behind the framework, key industry challenges, and how commissioning and tuning contribute to the delivery of high-performing buildings
Speaker: Jim Ng, Technical Services and Initiatives Lead, Green Building Council of Australia
1.10pm – Why Commissioning Matters
Jeremy will explore why commissioning matters beyond compliance, examining its often-overlooked impact on energy use, water consumption and embodied carbon. Drawing on industry research and project experience, he will discuss how a more considered approach to commissioning can reduce waste, improve performance and support better sustainability outcomes across the project lifecycle
Speaker: Jeremy Mansfield, Founder/Director, Mansfield Advisory
1.35pm – From Design Intent to Building Performance
Drawing on experience as an Independent Commissioning Agent, BASE Services Group will share lessons from a Green Star project, demonstrating how commissioning helps bridge the gap between design intent and operational performance. Through a practical case study, attendees will gain insights into planning, testing, verification and tuning, and the role these activities play in delivering buildings that perform as intended
Speaker: James Rodger, Commissioning Manager / ICA, Base Services Group
2.00pm – What Assessors Look For?
Gain insight into the Green Star assessment process from the assessor’s perspective. Conor will unpack common submission challenges, evidence requirements and recurring misconceptions, sharing practical tips to help project teams prepare clear, robust documentation and navigate the certification process more effectively
Speaker: Conor Rawlins, Senior Engineer, Full Circle Design Services
2.25 Q&A with our experts
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Jeremy Mansfield, Founder/Director, Mansfield Advisory
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Conor Rawlins, Senior Engineer, Full Circle Design Services
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James Rodger, Commissioning Manager / ICA, Base Services Group
- Jim Ng, Technical Services & Initiatives Lead, Green Building Council of Australia
2.55pm wrap up and close