Green Building Day Brisbane

We are so thrilled to be in Brisbane this year for Green Building Day 2021. Join us to hear from sustainability innovators as we unpack industry learning and learn from our leading Green Star projects and case studies as we explore how to transform the sustainable built environment.

Key topics this year include:

• the latest on the Green Star rating system and the next evolution of the tools.
• tackling upfront carbon and collaboration across the value chain 
• building circular and material reuse
• electrifying and future proofing our built environment

Our in person event will provide a fantastic opportunity to learn, share and come together again in a COVID safe venue. Join us in Brisbane to reconnect with your peers. We can’t wait to see you!

Our Sydney event will also be live-streamed on 22 June for anyone unable to attend Green Building Day in person. 

What's included in your ticket:

• 6 Green Star CPD points
• full day conference
• evening networking drinks (in person attendees only)

Green Building Day FAQs

Where can I attend Green Building Day?

Our in-person events will be held in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne & Sydney. The Sydney event will also be live streamed nationally if you are unable to attend any of the local events in person. Register for virtual attendance at the Sydney event here.

When does the early bird rate end?

The early bird rate is available until 9am, Monday 10 May. Book now and save up $100. 

What happens if the event in my city is cancelled due to COVID restrictions?

You can either transfer your registration to the virtual event live-streaming on 22 June and a partial refund of the ticket difference will be provided. Or a full refund can be provided.

What should I do if I am feeling unwell or can no longer attend in person?

You can send a colleague to attend in your place or transfer your registration to the virtual event live-streaming on 22 June.

Will a recording of the virtual event be available?

A recording will not be available. 

Supported by:

The agenda is preliminary. Sessions and timings are subject to change.

Agenda

Speakers

Davina Rooney - Green Building Council of Australia

CEO

Session

9:10 am - The latest in our journey

About Davina

Davina is a property professional with a broad range of sustainability experience, from environmental projects, not-for profit boards and overseas community development work, spending 8 months working in the Indian Himalayas on the construction of a school which won multiple international awards. Career highlights include a decade at Stockland and in 2016 and 2018 simultaneously holding the most sustainable real estate company in world (DJSI Global Property leader), GRESB Global leader (Reta

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Jaine Morris - Coreo Pty Ltd

Chief Operating Officer

Session

9:40 am - How to overcome the challenges and achieve circular economy objectives?

About Jaine

Jaine’s expertise lies in her capacity to take her clients on a journey towards circularity that is inclusive, engaging, and exciting. Between compelling storytelling and precise operational expertise, Jaine's work has been recognised and celebrated, notably having been invited to share her expertise at the 2019 United Nations General Assembly. In recognition of her unique and specialised experience actioning circular economies globally, Jaine has been appointed as an Associate Professor at Griffith University; A Technical Editor of Wiley’s publication ‘Circular Economy for Dummies’; Listed as number four in the world of CSR Influence Leaders 2020; and invited to serve on the Property Council of Australia’s Circular Economy Committee. At her core, Jaine has retained her childlike enthusiasm and wonderment of the world, enabling her to mobilise communities and corporations using narratives that will engage, influence and evoke change.

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Ashleigh Morris - Coreo Pty Ltd

CEO

Session

9:40 am - How to overcome the challenges and achieve circular economy objectives?

About Ashleigh

Ashleigh is bold in her pursuit of systemic change. Acknowledged as a future leader, Ashleigh was recently presented with the Young Business Person of the Year Award by the Lord Mayor of Brisbane, recognised as a global Top 100 Corporate Social Responsibility Influential Leader, is a Prime Ministers Scholar, an Australian ASEAN Emerging Leader, an invitee to the 73rd United Nations General Assembly and an Ellen MacArthur Foundation Circular Economy Champion, a title granted to only a handful of people worldwide. With recognition of her strategic foresight and experience, Ashleigh has met with Australian Prime Ministers, was invited on Government Trade Missions and represented Australia as a panellist and speaker at the World Circular Economy Forum in 2019.

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Steve Ford - The GPT Group

Head of Sustainability & Energy

Session

10:05 am - Delivering carbon neutral buildings

About Steve

Steve Ford is the Head of Sustainability and Energy at The GPT Group. He has worked for over a decade in driving improved environmental and social sustainability outcomes in the property industry. His current focuses are delivering the GPT zero emissions plan and embedding high integrity waste and resource management practices and reporting. A physicist himself, prior to joining the property industry, Steve worked with scientists, engineers and educators at the Australia Museum and the University of New South Wales on programs to disseminate their research to a broad range of audiences. He has carried his passion for a sustainable future throughout his career.

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Karen Greaves - Lendlease Building Pty Ltd

Sustainability Manager - QLD and Yarrabilba Development

Session

11:10 am - 1.5 Degree Business Strategy & Implementation

About Karen

Karen is a Principal Engineer with a focus on sustainability. Over her 15 year career, she has undertaken studies in photovoltaic and solar energy engineering, environmental economics and architecture. Her areas of interest include embedding sustainability in projects when they are still in the early stages of feasibility or master planning and pursing opportunities to incorporate mixed mode or natural ventilation.

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Sam Donaldson - Laing O'Rourke Australia Pty Ltd

Head of Sustainability

Session

11:35 am - Panel discussion: Tackling upfront carbon and collaboration across the value chain

About Sam

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Jeremy Mansfield - Lendlease Building Pty Ltd

National Sustainability Operations Manager

Session

11:35 am - Panel discussion: Tackling upfront carbon and collaboration across the value chain

About Jeremy

30 years’ experience in design & project management in the construction industry and the last 14 years of these in a Sustainability Manager role. Currently the National Sustainability Operations Manager and also Regional Sustainability Manager – Qld / NT for Lendlease’s Building business.

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Nicole Sullivan - thinkstep Pty Ltd

Head of Strategy and Impact Australia

Session

11:35 am - Panel discussion: Tackling upfront carbon and collaboration across the value chain

About Nicole

Nicole is thinkstep-anz’s Head of Strategy and Impact Australia, supporting a wide range of companies to evolve their sustainability strategy, improve their impacts, and effectively communicate with the market. She is passionate about understanding the unique context of each business and working alongside them so that they can succeed sustainably. Her deep experience with LCA, EPDs, the building products industry, and green buildings bring practical and pragmatic insight to her holistic focus.

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Jorge Chapa - Green Building Council of Australia

Head of Market Transformation

Session

11:35 am - Panel discussion: Tackling upfront carbon and collaboration across the value chain

About Jorge

Jorge ensures that our strategic priorities, partnerships, and product and services, including Green Star, accelerate the transformation of Australia’s built environment – delivering more livable, resilient, and sustainable places for everyone. Jorge has an architecture degree from the University of Monterrey in Mexico and a Masters in Design Science from the University of Sydney.

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Nick Alsop - Green Building Council of Australia

Senior Manager Market Engagement

Session

12:15 pm - A carbon positive roadmap for precincts

About Nick

Based in Melbourne, Australia, Nick has over 15 years experience in sustainability leadership, in state and local government and industry. He has experience in sustainable urban design and planning, environmental management, renewable energy deployment and property sector support programs.

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Joyce Law - Brisbane City Council

Architect (Sustainability)

Session

12:25 pm - Panel discussion: Social infrastructure in focus

About Joyce

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Sandra Qian - Green Building Council of Australia

Senior Manager - Policy & Government Relations

Session

12:25 pm - Panel discussion: Social infrastructure in focus

About Sandra

Sandra works to develop and deliver the GBCA’s advocacy priorities by informing the public policy debate and engaging key stakeholders at all levels. With experience in both state government and industry, she has worked extensively with the property sector to drive sustainable outcomes for the built environment, and is passionate about the future of our cities. She is based in Melbourne.

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Taka Bodiam - Queensland Government

A/Executive Director Infrastructure Services

Session

12:25 pm - Panel discussion: Social infrastructure in focus

About Taka

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Jamie Wallis - Green Building Council of Australia

Senior Manager - Market Engagement

Session

2:00 pm - Green Star Performance update

About Jamie

Jamie is a Senior Manager in the Market Engagement team and is based in Melbourne. Jamie works to engage with new and existing members and Green Star project teams to identify opportunities and promote the growth and uptake of Green Star. Jamie has over 15 years experience driving sustainability in the built environment. He has worked closely with the property sector, business and government to design and deliver energy efficiency and sustainable design initiatives.

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Mark Langdon - Calibre Group

Business Unit Leader Sustainability Solutions

Session

2:10 pm - Tackling the challenges of future proof design at Assisi Catholic College

About Mark

Mark has been working in geothermal for over ten years and has over 20 years’ experience within the property and construction industries. He is one of the pioneers of the Australian geothermal industry and is recognised as a leading specialist in Australia. Mark joined Calibre in April 2020 to establish a business unit directed at the delivery of sustainable solutions to the built environment.

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Elham Monavari - Green Building Council of Australia

Senior Manager - Strategic Projects

Session

2:35 pm - Green Star Homes Update

About Elham

Elham is a Senior Manager responsible for the delivery of Green Building Council of Australia's strategic projects. These projects include the development of a Future Homes program and the management of the Future Focus program. Elham is an accredited professional with over 15 years’ of experience driving the design, management and implementation of sustainability strategies at a national and international level. She has experience in developing and implementing sustainability programs within the built environment including on infrastructure and building projects.

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Ben Gibbs - WSP Australia Pty Ltd

Associate

Session

2:45 pm - Sustainability principles of an all-electric build to rent development - 210 Brunswick Street

About Ben

Ben is an Associate in the Sustainability team at WSP where his role involves providing sustainability advice across the complete project lifecycle as well as assisting organisations in the transition to net zero carbon. He has extensive consulting experience working on major built environment projects and is currently the sustainability lead for the $3.6 Billion Queen’s Wharf Development in Brisbane. He is a Chartered Professional Engineer and holds accreditations with numerous key industry

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Peter Anderson - Economic Development Queensland (EDQ)

Project Director

Session

3:50 pm - How Economic Development Queensland is driving innovative initiatives and raising the bar in the Que

About Peter

Projects under Peter's direct accountability include Parkside Yeronga, Toondah Harbour redevelopment, Songbird Oxley, Yeerongpilly Green, and Carseldine Village. He is a registered architect in Queensland, and has spent half his career as a consulting architect working in private practice, mostly for institutions and private developers. Major projects include the Myer and David Jones extensions at Carindale Shopping Centre, Chermside Shopping Centre and many other retail projects. Peter has worked as a senior development manager for private developers, and has been responsible for the delivery of Nundah Village, The Barracks, and several neighbourhood retail centres. He now has a senior management role with EDQ and under his leadership has been responsible for Carseldine Village successfully achieving a 5 star Green Star Communities rating

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