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Tag: GBCA
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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.
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A coordinated approach to embodied carbon
On March 22, the DBI initiative ran a workshop at University of Melbourne to coordinate action on embodied carbon.
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Australian, US and UK green building bodies partner
The BRE, the GBCA and the USGBC have announced an international alliance to unlock sustainable finance for the built environment.
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Planning incentives could drive greener builds
The Property Council of Australia and the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) are calling for sustainability-driven planning incentives and reforms to facilitate the rapid development of energy-efficient new buildings. The organisations have released the state and territory level version of the Every Building Counts report. It outlines a series of policy recommendations, centred on […]
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New buildings roadmap thinks global, acts local
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) and the Property Council have released a new version of the Every Building Counts roadmap aimed at local councils. Launched at a City of Melbourne event on October 23, Every Building Counts – For Local Government makes 19 policy recommendations over six key themes with the aim of […]
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Heritage Lanes comes up 6 star
Mirvac has achieved a 6 star Green Star Buildings V1 certified rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) for its Heritage Lanes project in Brisbane. According to AECOM, the consulting firm that worked on the project, Heritage Lanes is an Australian first. A 74,000m2, 35-storey premium office tower in Brisbane’s CBD, It retains […]
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NABERS talks emissions factors for embodied carbon
NABERS is holding a webinar about emission factors for its much-anticipated embodied carbon tool on Wednesday, August 30. Australia currently has no consistent method of measurement for embodied emissions. NABERS has worked in partnership with the Green Building Council of Australia and collaborated with industry and governments across Australia to understand the appetite for a […]