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Katara Towers to become the first hotel development with GSAS 5 Stars rating

GORD has awarded Katara Towers in Lusail Marina District with a provisional certificate for GSAS Design & Build 5 Stars rating.

GORD trains stadiums operators and facility managers to ensure sustainable operations

Sustainability experts from GORD have concluded the GSAS Operations CGP Workshop held at Al Janoub Stadium.

GSAS Certifications

GSAS Design & Build

GSAS Design & Build (GSAS-D&B) certification is intended to evaluate the sustainability of newly constructed or majorly renovated buildings, districts and infrastructures. GSAS Design & Build certification process consists of two stages:
Stage 1 obtaining the Provisional Design & Build Certificate in the form of Letter of Conformance (LOC) following the design phase; and,
Stage 2 pursuing the Conformance to Design Audit (CDA) during the construction phase. The successful completion of Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the certification process will qualify the project to obtain the final GSAS Design & Build Certificate.

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Registration Pre-Requisites

All projects seeking GSAS Design & Build certification must appoint an authorized GSAS Service Providers that acquire the following:

GSAS Service Provider License – Design & Build
GSAS-CGP License
GSAS Energy Assessment Certificate

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