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Green Star for Contractors

Developed for contractors, subcontractors and project teams working with Green Star projects.

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Course Overview

This course has been developed to help you and your teams better understand Green Star, build your knowledge on managing risk from the tendering stage through construction, and managing documentation for compliance. 

We will be exploring the contractor-centric credits and take a deep dive into sourcing and tracking sustainable and responsible materials, as well as specific credits including Exposure to Toxins. You will learn how construction materials must be vetted for compliance against VOC and formaldehyde content, and the benefit of materials with higher consideration to environmental sustainability. We will also look at onsite practices including managing waste and compliant construction practices.  

Learning outcomes
  • Gain awareness of the Green Star (Buildings)​ Rating Tool and how they impact your work​ at each stage​
  • Understand steps you can take to ensure project compliance​
  • Learn strategies and tools to simplify and de risk your deliverables​​
  • Know which Green Star credits are most relevant to contractors​
  • Learn how to determine compliance with Products and Materials​​

This is a great way to add a competitive advantage to your bids and tenders! 

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Pricing (excl. GST)

$209 Member price
$315 Non Member price
$159 Future Thinkers

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Date

7/10/25
1.30pm-3.30pm

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Where

Online via Zoom

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Ben Cannon

Sustainability Manager

Ben Cannon is the Sustainability Manager at LT McGuinness, he has ten years’ experience in the construction industry including time as a Carpenter and Quantity Surveyor. At LT McGuinness he is helping to achieve the company’s ambitions in reducing not only the impact of their operations but, of the buildings they construct as well. Particular areas of focus for LT McGuinness are the use of lower-impact materials, reducing construction waste, and the use of cleaner energy sources.

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Clare Gallagher
Clare Gallagher

National Sustainability Manager

Clare is a passionate advocate for delivering buildings that are not just low impact but enhance the lives of those that work and live in them. She is the National Sustainability Manager for Australian construction company Built. Clare was recognised by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) at their inaugural awards with a Leadership Recognition Award, which acknowledges the influential role Clare has played in advancing health and wellness in buildings. 

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Joe Quad

Manager - Buildings and Communities

Joe is part of the Green Star team, helping projects achieve their sustainability targets while also developing new standards to continually challenge the construction industry to strive for more environmentally friendly buildings.

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