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CONSTRUCTION offer by sharing its experiences and knowledge . “ Our sustainability journey hasn ’ t been easy , and Amdec believes that sharing our lessons is important , as it helps others along the learning curve , and supports the movement for sustainability ,” he said .
Quraishi was part of the team who helped develop Green Building Council South Africa ’ s ( GBCSA ) Socio-Economic Category - a world-first for rating tools . In doing so , the GBCSA took the lead in developing a set of socio-economic criteria for green building rating tools . Socio-economic factors are particularly relevant in developing countries such as South Africa , and extend green buildings to encompass not just environmental sustainability but also socio-economic sustainability .
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