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Tag: GBCA
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GBCA launches updated Green Star tool
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has released its Green Star Buildings v1.1 rating tool, which strengthens action on carbon, nature and circular economy while simplifying delivery for project teams.
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CBD Program roadmap offers clear pathway to reducing emissions
The Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released a policy roadmap describing how the Commercial Buildings Disclosure (CBD) Program will be expanded over the next decade to deliver major reductions in emissions.
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Report reveals pathway for built environment decarbonisation
A new report has found that aligning with Australia’s 2035 emissions reduction target could result in a 93% reduction in built environment emissions from 2025 levels.
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NCC pause not as disruptive as first feared
The federal government has announced a pause on updates to the National Construction Code, but only after NCC 2025 is finalised.
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GBCA to hold refrigerant webinar
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) will host its “Insights into refrigerants” webinar on Wednesday, August 20 from 12:30–2pm AEST.
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Painting the plant room green
Refrigerants were in the spotlight at Green Building Day this year. AIRAH’s Advocacy and Policy Manager Mark Vender shares his perspective from the Melbourne event.
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VEU to provide insulation rebates
The Victorian government has announced that it will subsidise residential ceiling insulation through the VEU program from 2026.
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ASBEC releases roadmap for reducing embodied carbon
The Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) has released a policy roadmap to reduce upfront embodied carbon in the built environment.
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GBCA and GHD launch free circular economy guide
The GBCA and GHD have launched a free guide to turning circular economy principles into real-world applications.
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GBCA confirms dates for Green Star webinars
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has confirmed the dates for its next round of Green Star education webinars.
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New speakers announced for TRANSFORM 2025
TRANSFORM 2025 has released a new round of speakers who will be presenting at the conference both virtually and in Sydney on March 19–20, 2025.
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Building and construction sector opposes NCC freeze
Stakeholders are calling on building ministers to reaffirm their commitment to the regular three-year review and update of the NCC.
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GBCA offers masterclass on electrifying buildings
The Green Building Council of Australia is running an online masterclass on electrifying existing buildings on Tuesday, December 10. The course covers: “The electrification of Australia’s built environment is an imperative step on the path to decarbonisation,” says the GBCA. “But as we move away from fossil fuels, finding new, innovative, affordable and reliable ways […]
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TRANSFORM in 2025
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) is hosting its annual TRANSFORM conference both virtually and in Sydney on March 19–20, 2025.
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GBCA resilience masterclass
The GBCA is hosting an online class on Tuesday, October 15 about the need for effective resilience and preparedness strategies.
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GBCA launches Green Star Performance v2
The Green Building Council of Australia has launched Green Star Performance v2, a comprehensive update to the sustainability rating tool.
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GBCA releases scope 3 discussion paper
The Green Building Council of Australia has released a discussion paper on scope 3 emissions and is seeking feedback from professionals.
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GBCA to hold air tightness masterclass
The Green Building Council Australia (GBCA) is holding an online air tightness masterclass on Tuesday, June 18.
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Green Building Day 2024
The Green Building Council Australia (GBCA) is holding the Green Building Day annual roadshow across Australia in May and June.
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GBCA to hold Green Star course for contractors
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) is holding a course on Tuesday, May 28 for those working on Green Star Buildings v1 projects.