Exploring the basics of embodied carbon. Embodied carbon is one of the most important factors in meeting goals for achieving net-zero. However, it is an inherently complex issue that requires innovative, coordinated and collaborative approaches to make lasting change. What you’ll learn:The fundamentals of embodied carbon – what is it and why is it critical?Basics of measuring […]

Waste is no longer just something to divert, it’s a valuable resource. As we shift from a historic focus on landfill diversion to a more sophisticated, outcomes-driven approach grounded in circular economy principles, how do we embrace the next evolution of waste management in the built environment? In this session, we’ll examine how our understanding of waste […]

Australia’s energy transition is accelerating, and buildings are playing a critical role in shaping national energy outcomes. Energy efficiency, electrification, and smart technologies are not just about making individual buildings better, they are essential levers for reducing emissions, lowering costs, and enabling the wider adoption of renewables. This session explores how building owners and businesses can […]

This short course will equip attendees with practical insights into how modularity and modern methods of construction (MMC) can be scaled to deliver low carbon, resource efficient and circular outcomes.  Through a series of case studies and a dynamic panel, participants will explore how sustainability ambitions can be embedded into modular design, procurement and delivery […]

Refrigerants have long been considered a small part of a building’s total emissions.  But the reality is that the decision of which refrigerants system one installs, and the refrigerants they use, can have a big impact on a building over decades. In 2025, GBCA launched a discussion paper, Freeze Frame: Refrigerants as long-term building infrastructure, highlighting […]

Achieving circular outcomes requires more than good intentions - it demands clear strategies, informed decision-making, and a commitment embedded from the very beginning of a project.This short course offers a practical, grounded exploration of how to move from ambition to action. Drawing on project examples and  initiatives, the session unpacks how circular strategies are identified, […]

Nature is rapidly becoming a defining issue for sustainable property, with growing expectations for projects to protect biodiversity, restore ecosystems and demonstrate credible nature-positive outcomes. This short course will help sustainability practitioners, and built environment professionals understand what best practice looks like in nature regeneration, biodiversity and design and how to apply it. Across three hours, […]

Existing buildings are central to the transition to a low-carbon, resilient built environment. As sustainability expectations, market demands and regulatory pressures evolve, owners and project teams face increasing pressure to improve performance, future-proof assets and unlock long-term value. This practical, industry-led course explores how organisations are delivering successful building uplift initiatives across existing assets. Through real-world […]