EmiratesGBC is a non-government organization formed in 2006, with the goal of advancing green building principles for protecting the environment and ensuring sustainability in the United Arab Emirates. It is the official Green Building Council for the UAE endorsed by the World Green Building Council.
The Building Retrofit Training (BRT) Program is designed to teach the fundamentals of building retrofit and energy efficiency specific to the MENA region.
The program was created to provided awareness and technical guidance to industry professionals on the the economically viable methods that can be implemented to improve a building’s environmental performance by reducing a building’s use of energy and water and improving the indoor environmental quality. The course provides knowledge and skills to deliver improved operational efficiency and achieve financial savings. The Program offers two course levels to suit varying need.