VIC CPD Event - Green Star Fundamentals for Quantity Surveyors

Join Hannah Blossom and Simon Liley from Cundall to learn about the GBCA Green Star tools and how the launch of NABERS Embodied Carbon will impact the way we work.

Hannah and Simon will give some insights on how the upfront carbon requirements are structured within Green Star and will also present a case study.

This session will cover:

Part 1 | Overview

• Overview of the current Green Star tools and upcoming changes
• Summary of the Green Star credits that quantity surveyors should be across and their role in supporting strong sustainability outcomes
• How the launch of NABERS Embodied Carbon will impact the way we work

Part 2 | Understanding the Green Star Upfront Carbon Requirements

• How the upfront carbon requirements are structured within Green Star, and upcoming changes Green Star Buildings v1.1
• Outline of a common workflow for delivery of the upfront carbon credit, and how sustainability consultants rely on QS information

Part 3 | A Case Study

• Maribyrnong Civic Precinct and Community Hub Redevelopment – an ambitious Green Star Buildings project

About the speakers:

Hannah Blossom
Director of Sustainability - Cundall

Hannah is a Chartered Engineer with over two decades of industry experience delivering sustainable design advice for the built environment in Australia and the UK. Her skills range from developing sustainability strategies for buildings and urban precincts, to transitioning to net zero and building resilience.

As an established leader in her field, Hannah works collaboratively with project teams to support increasingly sustainable and regenerative outcomes, advocating for positive change from the projects and organisations she works with. 

Simon Liley
Principal Consultant Sustainability - Cundall

Simon is a Principal Consultant with over nine years’ experience as a sustainability specialist. He has a strong background in single building, masterplanning and climate change resilience projects in a diverse range of sectors. He is also a Green Star Accredited Professional with a background in building physics, resilience and human wellbeing. Simon has a particular passion in fabric-first approaches to sustainability to deliver comfortable, healthy places reliably and affordably.

Please note: limited tickets available so register now to avoid disappointment!

Light refreshments will be available from 5.30pm before the start of the presentation at 6pm.

About the event:

Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2025
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm (AEST) Please arrive at 5.30pm for a 6:00pm start
Location: John Holland - Level 9/180 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Cost: $48 (incl. GST) AIQS members // $60 (incl. GST) Non-members
CPD: 1 point

The views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of AIQS.