Consejo Venezolano de Construcción Sostenible

What Consejo Venezolano de Construcción Sostenible does

Consejo Venezolano de Construcción Sostenible (CVCS), also operating as Venezuela Green Building Council, is a non-profit membership association founded in Caracas, Venezuela, that promotes sustainable construction practices across the country's built environment. The organization serves as Venezuela's exclusive local representative of the World Green Building Council (WGBC), a global network spanning more than 70 countries and 46,000 members. It targets construction industry professionals (architects, engineers, contractors, developers), corporate enterprises across banking, real estate, and professional services, academic institutions and students, and government/municipal entities, with the explicit goal of transforming traditional Venezuelan construction into a sustainable, efficient, low-impact model.

Its core offerings revolve around certification training and capacity-building rather than proprietary technology products. CVCS delivers preparation courses and professional accreditations for international green building standards — LEED (Green Associate), EDGE (Expert), WELL, Arc, TRUE, and PEER — through partnerships with GBCI, IFC/World Bank, and the Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (UCAB), the latter awarding a Sustainable Construction Diploma. It is also developing a localized certification system, VERDE (Venezuela en la ruta de la descarbonización), intended as a nationally endorsed energy-efficiency rating tool. Distribution occurs via in-person training at partner facilities (KPMG, CBRE, UCAB), an online learning platform hosted by Innotica (campus.innotica.net), a member directory, and annual World Green Building Week events. Technical leadership extends to participation in Fondonorma's Technical Committee CT 56 on Integral Sustainability and facilitation of Venezuelan municipalities' enrollment in the WRI-managed Building Efficiency Accelerator (BEA) program, including the first Venezuelan city commitment from Municipio Maneiro in April 2022.

The revenue model is structured as a hybrid non-profit operation combining recurring annual membership fees (individual, corporate, and institutional tiers) with course and certification training fees. Sponsorship and in-kind support from corporate members (KPMG Venezuela, CBRE Venezuela, Mastercard Venezuela, BBVA Provincial, PwC Venezuela, Innotica) supplement income. The organization operates with a small team (8 employees) led by a 2023–2025 board under President Carlos Dobobuto, Vice President Beatriz Yilo, Treasurer Raquel Gavidia, Technical Advisor José Solano (also selected as WGBC's Climate Action Coordinator for Latin America in April 2024), and Executive Director Celina Millán.

Name

Consejo Venezolano de Construcción Sostenible

Legal name

Consejo Venezolano de Construcción Sostenible

Website

https://cvcsostenible.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Consejo Venezolano de Construcción Sostenible (CVCS) is a Caracas-based non-profit association that promotes sustainable construction in Venezuela as the local chapter of the World Green Building Council, offering LEED, EDGE, and WELL certification training, professional development, and policy advisory services to construction professionals, corporations, universities, and municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Caracas

HQ country

Venezuela

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from individual professionals, companies, and institutions who join the organization to access training, certifications, and the sustainable construction network.
2. Training Courses and Professional Certifications: Revenue generated from educational programs including LEED Green Associate exam preparation, EDGE Expert training, carbon markets courses, WELL certification intro, and the Sustainable Construction Diploma offered in partnership with UCAB.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CVCS is a non-profit membership organization that promotes sustainable construction practices in Venezuela as the official local representative of the World Green Building Council. It delivers professional training and exam preparation for international green building certifications (LEED Green Associate, EDGE Expert, WELL AP) and offers a Sustainable Construction Diploma in partnership with UCAB. The organization also develops local certification standards (VERDE), advocates for energy efficiency policy, and connects Venezuelan professionals and companies to a global network of 70+ countries through events, a member directory, and the Building Efficiency Accelerator (BEA) program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation Course Online and in-person professional training course preparing Venezuelan construction professionals for the LEED Green Associate credential, delivered in partnership with UCAB's CIAP and hosted on Innotica's learning platform.
• EDGE Expert Training Course Training program preparing professionals for the EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) Expert credential, developed by the IFC/World Bank Group and promoted in Venezuela by CVCS.
• WELL Certification Introduction Course Introductory training on the WELL Building Standard for healthy building design and operations, targeted at Venezuelan architects, engineers, and building operators.
• Sustainable Construction Diploma (with UCAB CIAP) Academic diploma integrating LEED Green Associate and EDGE exam preparation into a university-credentialed program, awarded by UCAB's Centro Internacional de Actualización Profesional (CIAP) and developed by CVCS.
• Carbon Markets Course Educational course on carbon markets for sustainable construction, offered as part of CVCS's professional training catalog delivered via the Innotica online platform.
• VERDE Certification (Venezuela on the path to decarbonization) Local sustainable construction certification being developed by CVCS to provide transparent, nationally and globally endorsed tools for rating energy efficiency in Venezuelan buildings.
• CVCS Individual, Corporate, and Institutional Membership Annual subscription membership tiers for individuals, companies, and institutions providing access to the sustainable construction network, training discounts, and directory visibility.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70+ countries in global network transforming the built environment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered key, supporting and core.

• KPMG VenezuelakeyGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 June 2024KPMG Venezuela hosted the event 'Towards the Decarbonization of Our Cities' and supports CVCS initiatives with meeting space and professional expertise in sustainable development.
• Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (UCAB)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 June 2024UCAB's Centro Internacional de Actualización Profesional (CIAP) awards the diploma in Sustainable Construction developed by CVCS, integrating LEED Green Associate and EDGE exam preparation into the academic curriculum.
• BBVA ProvincialsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 June 2022BBVA Provincial held the Sustainability Day event where CVCS presented advances in sustainable construction in Venezuela and provided guidance on transitioning to a greener future.
• FondonormakeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2022Fondonorma is Venezuela's standards organization. CVCS participates in Technical Committee CT 56 on Integral Sustainability, with José Solano serving as Committee President (2022-2024), developing national sustainability standards aligned with SDGs.
• ISO (International Organization for Standardization)supportingTechnology or Integration · 23 April 2022CVCS participates in sustainability standards development through Fondonorma's Technical Committee CT 56, aligned with ISO's 'Standards for the SDGs' philosophy.
• World Resources Institute (WRI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 April 2022WRI manages the Building Efficiency Accelerator (BEA) program, a public-private alliance of cities, companies and organizations working to improve energy efficiency in buildings. CVCS facilitates Venezuelan municipalities' participation in this program.
• World Green Building Council (WGBC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2020CVCS is the official Venezuelan member of the World Green Building Council, representing Venezuela in the global network of 70+ countries. This membership provides access to global sustainable construction resources, methodologies, certification systems, and regional networks including the Americas Regional Network (ARN).
• Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)coreTechnology or IntegrationGBCI is the premier certification body for green buildings and sustainable business operations. CVCS promotes and supports projects seeking GBCI certifications including LEED, WELL, TRUE, PEER, and other sustainable building standards.
• IFC / World Bank GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationIFC (International Finance Corporation), a member of the World Bank Group, developed the EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) green building certification system. CVCS promotes EDGE certification in Venezuela and provides EDGE Expert training.
• Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerUCV hosted World Green Building Week 2024 events, specifically the first event on education and transformation of universities as a foundation for sustainable cities.
• PwC VenezuelasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPwC Venezuela sponsored World Green Building Week 2024 events and hosted one of the three events in Venezuela, supporting sustainable construction awareness.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• World Green Building Council: Global umbrella network of 70+ national GBCs of which CVCS is the Venezuelan member. Sets strategic direction, shared advocacy priorities, and the regional Americas Network through which CVCS engages internationally.
• IFC EDGE: International Finance Corporation's green building certification system. CVCS is a local EDGE training provider in Venezuela, giving the organization privileged access to IFC/World Bank-linked sustainable construction project pipelines.
• Fondonorma: Venezuela's national standards body and a direct CVCS partner. CVCS leadership participates in Technical Committee CT 56 developing national sustainability standards aligned with ISO SDGs.

Direct peers

• Green Building Council Brasil: Brazil's national GBC and WGBC member. Operates the largest LATAM green building community, providing LEED certification support, training, and advocacy in an emerging-market context comparable to Venezuela's.
• Chile Green Building Council: Chile's national GBC and WGBC member, referenced as a CVCS regional partner. Runs the same non-profit, training-and-certification model in a Spanish-speaking LATAM country with similar sustainability policy momentum.
• Argentina Green Building Council: Argentina's national GBC and WGBC member. Operates the same non-profit, training-and-certification model in a Spanish-speaking LATAM country with comparable economic volatility and construction-sector dynamics.
• Consejo Colombiano de Construcción Sostenible: Colombia's national GBC and WGBC member, explicitly named as a CVCS regional partner. Operates the same membership-based, training-and-certification model for sustainable construction in a neighboring Spanish-speaking LATAM market.
• Perú Green Building Council: Peru's national GBC and WGBC member, explicitly cited as a CVCS regional partner. Delivers LEED/EDGE training and certification programs to construction professionals in a comparable emerging-market LATAM context.
• México Green Building Council: Mexico's national GBC and WGBC member, also named as a CVCS regional partner. Comparable non-profit structure promoting LEED/EDGE training, certification, and policy engagement across the built environment.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Green Building Council: Founder of the LEED rating system and the largest GBC globally. Provides the underlying certification framework, training curricula, and brand that CVCS delivers locally in Venezuela via GBCI partnerships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

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Investors

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