Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) Project Certifications

This dataset provides information on the number of construction projects certified under the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) – Buildings Projects Department (BPD) scheme in Qatar. It includes the distribution of projects across certification levels, such as 3 Stars and Class B. The dataset supports monitoring of sustainability adoption in the built environment and green building practices.The certification rating is awarded based on the overall score of the project. Construction Management certification has five ratings based on "Class" designation to reflect the construction practices impact. The minimum acceptable rating for a construction project is Class D, with a minimum project overall score of 0.5. The highest rating a project can achieve is Class A* corresponding to a minimum project overall score of 2.5.Design & Build certification has six levels of certification to measure the environmental impact of the project. Each level of certification corresponds to a star rating from a minimum of 1-star up to a maximum of 6-stars.