http://www.gbca.org.au/ The latest news and updates from the Green Building Council of Australia Copyright 2004-2012, Green Building Council Australia http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/nsw-government-buildings-seize-retrofit-opportunities/34050.htm?source=rss The GBCA welcomes the NSW Government’s commitment to improve the energy efficiency of 150 government buildings. http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/nsw-government-buildings-seize-retrofit-opportunities/34050.htm?source=rss GBCA media releases Mon, 14 May 2012 16:04 +1000 http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-news/revised-green-star-concrete-credit/34048.htm?source=rss The Green Star 'Concrete' credit was released on 15 May 2012, following the Concrete Credit Review process. http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-news/revised-green-star-concrete-credit/34048.htm?source=rss GBCA news Fri, 11 May 2012 14:10 +1000 http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-news/nominate-for-the-2012-green-globe-awards/34047.htm?source=rss Nominations are now open for the leading environment awards in NSW. The NSW Government’s Green Globe Awards recognise the achievements of small and large business, individuals, state and local government and community. http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-news/nominate-for-the-2012-green-globe-awards/34047.htm?source=rss GBCA news Fri, 11 May 2012 12:42 +1000 http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-news/credit-spotlight-maintainability/34046.htm?source=rss Designing and constructing a green building is only half of the sustainability equation. The other half is whether the building is managed and maintained to the intended sustainability standards. http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-news/credit-spotlight-maintainability/34046.htm?source=rss GBCA news Fri, 11 May 2012 12:38 +1000 http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-news/sustainability-with-style/34045.htm?source=rss How did an image-obsessed shopaholic become an environmentalist and learn to achieve sustainability with style? http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-news/sustainability-with-style/34045.htm?source=rss GBCA news Fri, 11 May 2012 12:36 +1000 http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/budget-surplus-at-the-expense-of-australias-green-future/34024.htm?source=rss Australia’s low carbon economy is taking a step backwards, with the Tax Breaks for Green Buildings program scrapped. http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/budget-surplus-at-the-expense-of-australias-green-future/34024.htm?source=rss GBCA media releases Tue, 08 May 2012 20:10 +1000 http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/lowest-of-the-low-hanging-fruit-remains-dangling/34009.htm?source=rss Scrapping the $1b Tax Breaks for Green Buildings program would prevent Australia from picking the ‘lowest of the low hanging fruit’. http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/lowest-of-the-low-hanging-fruit-remains-dangling/34009.htm?source=rss GBCA media releases Wed, 02 May 2012 13:19 +1000 http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/secure-sydneys-future-with-a-champion/34001.htm?source=rss A ‘Minister for Sydney’ is essential to secure the future of Australia’s largest city, says the GBCA. http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/secure-sydneys-future-with-a-champion/34001.htm?source=rss GBCA media releases Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:21 +1000 http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-news/register-for-built-environment-meets-parliament-2012/34000.htm?source=rss The 2012 Built Environment Meets Parliament (BEMP) summit, taking place on Wednesday 27 June at Parliament House Canberra, will focus on community consultation, digital tools and the opportunities within the built environment profession to utilise new technology in innovative and exciting ways. http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-news/register-for-built-environment-meets-parliament-2012/34000.htm?source=rss GBCA news Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:51 +1000 http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-news/registration-open-for-green-star-day/33995.htm?source=rss Attend the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) Green Star Day on Wednesday 30 May for your chance to earn up to 12 CPD points, and be among the first in the industry to learn about the future of Green Star. http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-news/registration-open-for-green-star-day/33995.htm?source=rss GBCA news Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:48 +1000 http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/tasmania-sets-its-sights-on-green-star-certified-schools/33977.htm?source=rss The Jordan River Learning Federation’s Senior School is set to be one of Tasmania’s first Green Star-rated schools. http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/tasmania-sets-its-sights-on-green-star-certified-schools/33977.htm?source=rss GBCA media releases Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:09 +1000