DOHA: Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) and Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to foster a standardised building management services culture in Qatar’s construction industry.
QGBC will gain access to CIBSE’s global network of building service engineers. The partnership will allow local industry to gain insight into international best practices, while facilitating green and sustainable solution collaborations for some of the greatest projects.
The MoU was signed by Engineer Meshal Al Shamari, QGBC Director, and Peter Kinsella, CIBSE President, in the presence of guests from both sides at HBKU Student Centre.
“The accord grants QGBC an invaluable opportunity to further expand its regional and international network.
“Bringing on board a wealth of expertise and experience in providing first-class information and building education services, CIBSE will enable QGBC to better support Qatar’s professionals and promote best practice in the field of sustainable building,” said Al Shamari.
Kinsella said: “QGBC is a unique platform in Qatar that raises awareness about sustainable green buildings by fostering practical education for industry experts and members of the public. Considering CIBSE’s expertise in relevant fields, the agreement will prove vital for QGBC’s efforts as we believe such a partnership will be a great contribution to the sustainability pillar of Qatar National Vision 2030.”
The agreement demonstrates QGBC’s commitment to host educational workshops and events to highlight sustainability issues while providing a platform to discuss and exchange green practices and policies.
QGBC, a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, is a non-profit, membership-driven organisation dedicated to advocating green building solutions, leading industry research and promoting sustainable practice in the community.
Through QGBC, Qatar has joined a network of 80 countries having national green building councils under the umbrella of World Green Building Council.
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