The ONE membership category is designed for individuals from diverse professional backgrounds who share a commitment to sustainable building practices.
Whether you are a practising freelancer, employed in a non-member company, a student or researcher, or a retired professional, GBCSA provides you with a platform to connect, learn, and grow within the green building community.
Joining GBCSA as an individual member offers numerous benefits that cater to your unique needs and aspirations.
By joining the GBCSA as an individual member, you can enhance your professional development, expand your network, and actively contribute to the advancement of sustainable building practices. Embrace the opportunities to learn, grow, and make a significant impact within the green building community.
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Connect with a network of professionals and organisations dedicated to sustainable building practices. Participate in GBCSA’s Green Building Convention and networking events to share ideas, collaborate, and build valuable industry relationships.
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Access a wealth of educational materials, courses, and workshops on Green Star and EDGE tools, as well as green building practices, standards, and innovations. Members receive discounted rates, empowering you to stay ahead in your field and continuously enhance your skills.
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Be part of the green building community’s voice in advocating for sustainable building practices and policies at local, national, and continental levels. GBCSA’s established relationships and partnerships amplify your ability to influence policy and standards, creating a more favourable environment for sustainable building practices.
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Gain visibility and recognition within the green building community through directory listings, awards programs, and features in publications such as +IMPACT Magazine. Showcase your commitment to sustainability and position yourself as a thought leader in the industry.
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Stay at the forefront of green building industry knowledge with access to the latest research, best practices, and industry trends. GBCSA provides technical manuals, research reports, case studies, and market analysis, ensuring you have the information needed to excel in sustainable building.
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Enjoy discounts on training courses, exclusive access to resources and materials, free event access, and discounted tickets to the annual Green Building Convention. These benefits support optimal networking and exposure at Africa’s leading green building gathering.
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Receive technical support for green building projects through GBCSA’s resources, expert technical team, and network of professionals, ensuring your projects meet high sustainability standards.
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Stay informed with regular updates and thought leadership on changes in building codes, standards, and government policies affecting green building practices, keeping you ahead of regulatory changes.
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Participate in and contribute to projects, research, and initiatives that promote sustainability in the built environment. Engage with a community of like-minded individuals and organisations dedicated to transforming the built environment.
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Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director
Lisa Reynolds is the CEO of the Green Building Council South Africa.
Lisa was the driver for the drafting of Energy Efficiency Standards and Regulations for Buildings and has been involved in Energy Efficiency since 2003. She serves on many committees in the SABS and within the energy management professionals’ space. She was President of the SAEEC from 2016 to 2019 and was the previous President of the ESCo (Energy Services Companies) Association. Lisa was instrumental in the formation of SAFEE (Southern African Females in Energy Efficiency) within SAEEC.
She has assisted the South African Government with its Green Building Framework policies, Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives and Energy Efficiency Strategies
Her passion for the “Green space” started with the birth of the Green Building Council in 2007. Lisa served on the Board and the Technical Committee of the GBCSA, as well as on several Technical Working Groups for Rating Tools and Criteria. Lisa. became CEO in June 2020.
Lisa has a BSc, an MBA and a CEM. Lisa’s awards include the 2007 ETA Award for Women, 2008 Individual Energy (SAEE), 2012 SABS Standards Writer Award; the 2014 Women in Energy (SAWIEN); and the 2016 Ian Lane Hall of Fame award.
Lisa is committed to growing the Green Economy within a Green Recovery.
As an organisational member, you will fall into one of the below categories, and be charged according to specific size indicators. Please reach out to us for any further clarity on which category is best for your organisation
Property Developers
Annual Turnover
Investors, Owners, Property Managers
Total Asset Value
Major Corporate Tenants & Retail
Annual Gross Rentals
Building Contractors
Annual Turnover
Building Product Manufacturers & Distributors
Annual Turnover
Professional Services: Architects, Designers, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, PM’s, Consultants, Legal
Number of employees
Research, Higher Education, NGO’S & Regulators
NGO or Research/Higher Education/ Regulators
Related Interests: Utilities, Financial, Insurance, etc.
Annual Turnover
Government
Local/ municipal/ provincial/ state
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