AMDEC GROUP
CONSTRUCTION
Encouraging positive impacts The way we design , build and operate our buildings can address , to some extent , societal challenges such as poverty , unemployment , lack of education and skills , and health . This GBCSA tool is designed to both measure , and encourage , these positive impacts .
The Socio-Economic Category allows the socioeconomic achievements of new buildings and major retrofits to be recognised and rewarded under Green Star SA tools . It is a separate optional category for which projects can be rated alongside their standard Green Star SA certifications . As part of the initiative , the GBCSA simultaneously developed an International Socio- Economic Framework for the World Green Building Council , which can be used by other green building councils to apply to their rating tools .
Quraishi points out that while South Africa has building codes that talk to sustainability , Amdec always looks to do more and do better . By considering the bigger picture , Amdec ’ s green building ethos has far-reaching positive impacts . Its holistic approach to green building is helping to change the way people think and live .
“ Developers like ourselves can contribute to our socio-economic context , not only with green building but by uplifting local communities , transferring skills , training and mentoring , and using local people and products . Even when contracting large building companies for developments , we can ensure they pay it forward as part of our agreement
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