EmiratesGBC launches sustainability focused women’s network

The Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) has launched what is billed as a major milestone to strengthen the participation and leadership of...

Construction

Etihad Energy Services’ Ali Al Jassim appointed chairman of EmiratesGBC

His Excellency Ali Al Jassim, CEO, Etihad Energy Services has been elected as the new chairman of Emirates Green Building Council. He...

Consultant

EmiratesGBC: Region should commit to net zero buildings to reach Paris targets

Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) has issued a statement urging UAE businesses, entities and cities formally “endorse and sign” the Net Zero...

Consultant

EmiratesGBC working on first industry energy and water benchmark for schools in the UAE

Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC), says it has invited private schools in Dubai to participate in its Building Efficiency Accelerator (BEA) Benchmarking...

Consultant

EmiratesGBC Congress to focus on human wellbeing

EmiratesGBC has announced that its sixth annual EmiratesGBC Congress will be held under the theme of ‘Urban Energy: Powering Smart, Happy &...

Sustainability

Khaled Bushnaq appointed regional chair of WorldGBC’s MENA network

The Emirates Green Building Council’s (EmiratesGBC) Khaled Bushnaq has been appointed regional chair of the MENA network of the World Green Building...

Sustainability

Submissions open for MENA Green Building Awards 2017

The Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) has called for submissions for its annual MENA Green Building Awards 2017, which aims to identify...

Sustainability

Green building council backs new Dubai ratings system

The chairman of the Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) has welcomed Dubai Municipality’s move to introduce a green ratings system, known as...

UAE’s EmiratesGBC launches guidelines for retrofitting buildings

The Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) had published guidelines for retrofitting existing buildings, to serve as a guide for industry professionals and building...