Become a Member
Join us in leading the green building transformation
GBCSA membership is your gateway to the forefront of the South African built environment transformation. As a member, you have the opportunity to play a valuable role in shaping the future. Still, you also gain access to a wealth of services, opportunities, and cost-saving advantages.
Why should you become a GBCSA member?
GBCSA holds international recognition as a foremost authority on the sustainable built environment in South Africa. Your membership signifies your leadership and community involvement. Organisational Members also have the opportunity to showcase the GBCSA Member logo on their marketing materials.
Join our network for introductions to new leads, collaborators, and trade partners, fostering growth and business development.
Benefit from in-person events, webinars, and networking opportunities.
As a member, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to our wealth of industry knowledge, including
- CPD Courses: Available online or in person through Planet Shapers.
- Masterclasses and Workshops: Enriching sessions led by industry experts via GBCSA Academy.
- Training Opportunities: Access training led by industry professionals.
- Free Resources: Access to technical manuals, digital publications, research, and case studies.
Members enjoy preferential pricing in areas such as:
- Professional training: Including CPD courses
- Events: Including the Annual Green Building Convention
- Project Certifications (Organisational members)
Organisational membership also means your employees can benefit from a range of discounts while supporting your skills development and green building goals.
Exposure and connections through:
- Partnership and Sponsorship: Collaborate on courses and events.
- Editorial and Advertising: Showcased in +Impact Magazine.
- Multi-Media Exposure: Featured on social media, newsletters, and multimedia.
- Business Profile: Possible inclusion in GBCSA Members Product Directory
Members are key players in our dynamic community shaping a more sustainable built environment. You can:
- Partner with GBCSA: Collaborate on green building development initiatives like awards, tools, and research.
- Contribute and Collaborate: Play an active role in shaping new sustainability initiatives with like-minded peers.
As the experts in the ‘E’ of ESG, GBCSA is well equipped to support our members in achieving their goals.
Use the expertise accessible to you as a member of GBCSA to support more meaningful and effective ESG reporting, as part of your green building journey.
Organsation members get +Impact Magazine showcasing the latest in local in global green building, delivered to their door bi-monthly.
A membership category to suit your needs
Organisational Membership
Ideal for companies, government departments, and organisations.
Individual Membership
Designed for professionals acting in their individual capacity, including single consultant-businesses.
How to join
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Register your profile on the Hub.
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Select your membership category: Individual/ organisation.
If an organisation, you’ll also be required to select what type of organisation you are, and size based on specific criteria.
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Complete your profile information (company details, contact details, website etc.)
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Look out for an email in your inbox with your pro-forma invoice for membership fees.
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Activation! Once your membership fees have been paid, your membership is automatically activated. Welcome to our member community.
Organisational categories
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.
TABLE A:
| Category | Size measure |
|---|---|
| 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 Contact GBCSA to confirm your category |
How can we help?
Do you have any questions on membership or membership categories? Please reach out to us for any queries. You can also view our Membership FAQ for answers to the most commonly asked questions.
