Membership and benefits overview

Membership and benefits overview

The Green Building Council of Australia has a large number of member companies who work together to support the Council and its activities.

Our membership base is drawn from a diverse cross-section of developers, local, state and federal governments, owners, professional services, investors, manufacturers, suppliers and distributors, facility and asset managers, universities, professional societies, utilities and contractors.

GBCA's program of activities is funded through membership and sponsorship, and the support of our member companies ensures we continue to develop a sustainable property industry for Australia and drive the adoption of green building practices through market-based solutions.

Why should your company become a member of the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA)?

Accreditation: gain formal certification for the environmental design achievements of your building projects.

Competitive advantage: secure a head start on your competitors by demonstrating your green credentials to your clients and partners.

Networking: access the industry's green building leaders through GBCA's board, and connect with other green building advocates and practitioners at our sustainability events such as Breakfast with the Stars, Greens on the Green, boardroom lunches and dinners, Green Star tool launches and forums.

Advocacy: support GBCA's work with state and federal governments, policymakers, regulatory bodies and industry stakeholders to improve sector conditions on your behalf.

Corporate citizenship: provide a vehicle for your organisation to promote your commitment to green building and environmental sustainability.

Sponsorship: expose your brand and products to a large audience of like-minded potential clients. Demonstrate and profile your green leadership with exclusive, member-only sponsorship of Green Star rating tools or Green Building Council events, courses and publications.

Courses: educate your staff on the latest and greatest green building pratices, and ensure your team members are Green Star Accredited Professionals. Special in-house courses are also presented exclusively for members.

Tools: Gain access to practical Green Star tools and support the development of new tools to help your company's green building initiatives.

Intelligence: access the latest green building news and research, cost benefit analyses and information about GBCA's Green Star program. Download exclusive member-only reports and podcasts from our website and be the first to receive relevant national and international research.

Influence: make a difference by nominating a member of your organisation to the GBCA's Board or one of our committees, and have a say in the future direction of green building practices in Australia.

Discounts:
o receive discounted prices for events hosted by GBCA
o save $200 on each registration at Green Star Accredited Professional training courses
o save up to$200 on each Green Star technical manual your company purchases
o save between $600 and $2,325 per project on Green Star project registration and certification fees
o receive a 20% discount on a subscription to ecospecifier, complimentary issue of FuturArc and a complimentary subscription of EcoLibrium magazine.

Support: receive priority support in the use of Green Star tools - our technical team is just an email away.

Recognition: use the GBCA member logo on your communication and promotional material and share your green credentials with your clients and partners. Promote your events, achievements and environmental commitment on our website and and in our monthly e-newsletter, Green Building Voice.

Recruitment: advertise vacant positions on the Green Building Council and Future Green Leaders websites and tap into our vast networks of green building professionals.