Construction World October 2015

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TOWARDS A GREENER WORLD

The convention will go beyond simply finding ways to cope with the country’s current energy crisis, and help move South Africa towards more innovation and future-orientated thinking to ‘Inspire Better Buildings’. Anyone who wants to effect environmental transformation in Africa’s built environment should be there. Proudly sponsored by Property Finance at Nedbank Corporate and Invest- ment Banking, and one of the highlights on the South African property and sustainability calendar, the Green Building Convention is highly regarded as the event where experts and decisionmakers gather to effect environmental transformation in the built environment within the African region. BrianWilkinson, CEO of the GBCSA says in addition to inspiring delegates on the broader subject of sustainability, the convention also aims to provide a forum in the South African property sector to discuss current trends, share knowledge and engage in compelling debate to make a difference to the way we do business in the built environment. “Buildings are the key to a cleaner and greener future and delegates are invited to join in working towards a better future. Building green is an oppor- tunity to use resources efficiently and address climate change while creating Leading the movement for a greener built environment in Africa, the Green Building Council of South Africa’s (GBCSA) Annual Convention to be held in Cape Town from 2 to 6 November will provide a programme of top-notch speakers and thought-provoking topics >

Speakers include: Jochen Zeitz, Prof. Jonathan Jansen, Donald Thompson, Prof. Michael Braungart and Prince Ea.

healthier and more productive environments for people and communities. We need to make a change.” says Wilkinson. Through inspirational thought and action, the Green Building Convention is leading the sustainability journey in the South Africa property Industry. Robin Lockhart-Ross, managing executive of property finance at Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking, says Nedbank continues to both support and drive the sustainability agenda. “The convention, now in its eighth year, is a testament to how sustainability in the property sector has moved beyond a buzzword to the right thing to do. Green buildings are better buildings, making the theme of the 2015 convention a very fitting one.” The Green Building Convention will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. It provides outstanding networking oppor- tunities with key decision-makers and industry professionals who share the latest in green building practices and principles, both from the podium and in conversation.

LEADING THE MOVEMENT

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Furthering its commitment to greener, more sustainable South African buildings, Property Finance at Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking (NCIB), will again be the principal sponsor of the Green Building Convention hosted by the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA). The annual Green Building Convention is leading the sustainability journey in the South African property industry by bringing the country’s significant property players together around inspirational thought and action for our built environment. This important event has built a formidable reputation for helping move South Africa towards more innovation and future-orientated thinking to “Inspire Better Buildings”. Property Finance at NCIB has long been a strong supporter of the convention and the efforts of the GBCSA. It has sponsored the convention since its inception eight years ago. This strong partnership is helping to create healthier and more productive environments for people and communities. Widely recognised as South Africa’s‘green bank’, Nedbank has achieved an impressive sustainability journey of its own, which includes an array of notable firsts in the industry. Its head office on 135 Rivonia Road was awarded South Africa’s first ever Green Star SA rating issued by the GBCSA in 2009. Today, Nedbank owns and occupies five Green Star SA rated buildings including the Menlyn Maine Nedbank Falcon building, which has just become the first building in the country to achieve a 4-Star Office v1 Design, 5-Star Office v1 As Built, as well as a 4-Star EBP Pilot Green Star SA ratings >

Shorne Groep, key accounts manager.

Cathlean Willemse, retail sales and marketing manager.

Jacques Schoeman, sales manager.

Roland Ramasami, technical support manager.

Emira Property Fund

SACSS and SAPOA

Nomzamo Radebe, President of the South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC) and named President Elect of the South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) for 2016/7.

Geoff Jennett, chief executive officer.

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