New course – details to follow shortly.
Agenda
Ensuring sustainability is fundamentally embedded at the core of every project, precinct and development comes down to the perception of value from the outset.
This session will explore how to ensure that the value proposition of sustainability is communicated with stakeholders, both internal and external as well as providing tips to navigate the hurdles, shift the mindset and ensure sustainability is part of the business case.
The agenda will feature a mix of discussion, presentations and smaller breakout groups to give attendees the opportunity to learn from shared experiences and discuss the practical initiatives that can be implemented.
Key learning areas:
- How to communicate the value of sustainability from the outset to all stakeholders
- Early engagement and knowledge is critical
- How to navigate and overcome common hurdles
Hear from:
- Ken Lunty, Technical Director – Sustainability, Arcadis
- Nicole Sullivan, Impact Director, thinkstep-ANZ
- Jamie Wallis, Senior Manager Buildings, Fitouts & Performance, Market Engagement, Green Building Council of Australia
Plus more speakers to be announced
Details to follow shortly.
Embodied carbon represents a significant proportion of whole-life building emissions, and is set to climb dramatically by 2050. Eliminating embodied carbon from the supply chain is critical, but the pathways to achieve this are complex, requiring new design thinking, innovative technology, and strong industry collaboration. How can we work together to overcome barriers and accelerate change to remove embodied carbon from the built environment and drive towards a net-zero future?
In this masterclass our speakers will help you understand the scale and importance of focusing on embodied carbon, examine drivers and barriers for reducing it, and explore practical examples of how to reduce this through materials selection, building design and project management.
A combination of expert panels, practical case studies, and interactive discussion groups will allow you to take a deep dive into this crucial and intensifying topic.
Join your peers to share experiences, discuss challenges and get your burning questions answered, as we examine how to eliminate embodied carbon from the built environment.
- Learn how to measure embodied carbon, what methodologies and tools are available, and what data to collect
- Discover new innovations in low carbon materials and what manufacturers are doing to further reduce embodied carbon
- Examine availability and supply of reduced carbon materials and how to make smarter choice when selecting materials for projects
- Discuss when to engage and invest in different parts of the supply chain to ensure optimal decarbonised design
- Hear about experiences and lessons learned from managing low embodied carbon projects
** please note that this masterclass will not cover the fundamentals of embodied carbon. Attendees who are new to the topic should attend “Embodied Carbon:101” as a prerequisite.
With thanks to our Climate Positive partners
New course with details to follow shortly.
New course with details to follow shortly.
Launched in February 2025, Green Star Communities v2 is a comprehensive rating tool designed to guide the planning, design and delivery of master planned precincts and communities. It responds to the evolving needs of the built environment by promoting healthy, resilient and thriving places for people to live, work, learn and connect.
This course is a must-have for professionals planning to use this new version of the rating tool. By completing this training, you will be positioned to confidently deliver projects seeking recognition of sustainability outcomes through Green Star.
We will explore the most significant credits and share practical guidance for using the rating tool.
This course will cover:
– the category framework
– credit structure and scoring mechanism
– minimum expectations
– the annual assessment cycle
– significant credits
– tips from assessors
What’s included in the course:
– online learning modules
– an expert-led online live session
– Green Star Communities v2 submission guidelines
– enrolment into the CPD program
– access to the online Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) exam
*Please note, capacity is capped so we can deliver a collaborative course with opportunities for discussion throughout.
Accreditation pathway
It is essential to complete the Green Star foundations course prior to attending any advanced rating tool training courses.
This advanced course is the next step to becoming a Green Star Accredited Professional in the Green Star Communities v2 rating tool. Find out more about our accreditation pathway here.
As we continue to navigate the risks in our environment, the need for effective resilience and preparedness strategies is critical. How can practitioners foster a culture that recognises the value of early resilience planning? And how do we tackle and overcome vulnerabilities now to minimise disruption in the future?
This in-depth masterclass will explore the challenges presented by climate, operational and community changes and the opportunities to mitigate them. Join us to hear from our experts who have first-hand experience to address the common pain points that arise when preparing for the future.
Key issues to address include:
+ Understanding the critical need for stakeholder engagement at the planning stage and best practice for implementation
This course is aligned to the Green Star legacy rating tools such as Design and As Built, Interiors, Custom and Railway.
With over 500 projects registered with the GBCA under the legacy rating tools still to be certified, we have brought this course back to re-educate all your head contractors, subcontractors and members of the wider project team, to increase your knowledge on Green Star and better understand how to deliver contractual requirements. Crucially, this course covers materials and products credit compliance which rely heavily on correct specification and proof of purchase information. We will explore the materials-related credits in-depth and discuss your role in ensuring compliance. This includes, but is not limited to, reviewing how to comply with VOCs and formaldehyde limits, responsible steel, sustainable timber and best-practice PVC. Take away essential information to improve your processes, making them more efficient and effective and greatly minimising your risk of non-compliance.
Key areas of learning include:
• understanding Green Star requirements especially in delivery
• the materials-related credits and how you review documentation for compliance
• examining the main materials involved – VOCs, formaldehyde, PVC, timber, concrete, and steel
• hints and tips from past projects and what assessors will accept
Please note we have a contractors course on Green Star Buildings coming up on 26 August – See here for further details and to book.
Developed for those who work on a Green Star Buildings v1 project on site – whether a contractor, subcontractor and part of the wider project team. This course has been developed to help your business prepare for compliance, increase your knowledge on how to manage your risk from the tendering stage through to how you can review data sheets and manage the documentation for compliance.
We will be exploring the contractor-centric credits and take a deep dive into the materials credits, such as Responsible Structure, Envelope, Systems and Finishes as well as the Exposure to Toxins credits. You’ll learn how construction materials must be vetted for compliance against VOC and Formaldehyde content as well as the responsible products framework that offers points for materials with higher consideration to environmental sustainability. Take away essential information to improve your processes, making them more efficient and effective.
Key areas of learning include:
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the what and how of Green Star – and how you contribute to a project
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what are the tools for the most effective approach to Green Star
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understanding Green Star requirements from start to finish
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the materials-related credits and how you demonstrate compliance
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hints and tips from past projects and how to ensure the best assessment outcome
Places are limited.