Business Chief APAC+ANZ Magazine September 2016 | Page 135

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sit on the Board of the SGBC , helping to formulate and drive programmes together with their partners from the private sector .
Membership from the private sector is also diverse , counting listed developers , architectural firms , building consultants as well as building product manufacturers and suppliers . While the bulk of SGBC ’ s membership is rooted in Singapore , some international corporations operating in the regional space are also corporate members , tapping on SGBC ’ s network and expertise to create or better their foothold in the local marketplace .
Being a lean organisation , SGBC relies on its wide network of like-minded organisations and individuals to fuel the green building movement in Singapore . Collaborating with member organisations , SGBC regularly organises workshops , seminars and conferences to build knowledge and capability on green building . Topics for these events range from improving energy efficiency in existing buildings to the benefits of using green building products , ensuring that every knowledge gap can be addressed .
Building on feedback , SGBC has organised a number of informal networking sessions for its member companies . Held in a cosier location , these Thirstday networking
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