Greenplan Consultants (pty) Ltd

Name

Greenplan Consultants (pty) Ltd

Legal name

Greenplan Consultants

Website

https://greenplan.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Performance Consulting

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable/Green Building & LEED Consulting (BPAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK), Renewable Policy & Regulatory Strategy (National/State/Local) (EUAMANAA)

Keywords

• Building performance analysis
• Energy compliance consulting
• Computational fluid dynamics
• Thermal comfort analysis
• DesignBuilder software distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Somerset West

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. DesignBuilder Software Sales: Greenplan is the sole South African agent for DesignBuilder software. Revenue is generated from selling standalone and network licenses for various DesignBuilder packages (Architectural Essentials, Engineering Pro, etc.) with terms ranging from one to three years. Prices range from approximately R 27,160 to R 226,260 depending on package and term length.
2. Software Technical Support: Licenses include remote technical support during office hours for matters inherent to the software, free of charge. Hourly fee of R 874/h (incl. VAT) applies for student personal licences and project-related modelling assistance.
3. Training Courses: DesignBuilder training courses offered in-person (R 3,450/module) and online live format (R 2,760/module). Package discounts available for multiple modules. Students receive 50% discount. Includes short-term DesignBuilder Software licences for attendees.
4. Building Energy Assessments (SANS 10400-XA): Rational building energy assessments for compliance with SANS 10400-XA. Fee proposals based on total building floor area and complexity of building facades. Includes Form 2 submission, building energy modeling, simulation, reporting, and Form 4 sign-off.
5. Green Star Certification Consulting: Modeling services to help maximise Green Star credits including ENE-1 (Greenhouse Gas Emissions), ENE-5 (Peak Energy Demand Reduction), IEQ-4 (Daylight), IEQ-5 (Daylight Glare Control), and IEQ-9 (Thermal Comfort).
6. CFD Consulting Services: External wind analysis, ventilation analysis, HVAC system simulation, dispersion of airborne contaminants, and disease transmission simulations using Computational Fluid Dynamics.
7. Climate Analytics Subscription: Web-based Climate Analytics tool sold as one-year subscription for R 18,580, with additional download credits available at volume pricing (R 430 to R 90 per credit depending on quantity).
8. Part XA Library: DesignBuilder Part XA:2021 (Ed. 2) library file sold for R 500 incl. VAT, including schedules and reference model constructions. Provided free to training attendees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Greenplan Consultants provides building performance analysis consulting services to architects, engineers, developers, and government clients, including SANS 10400-XA rational energy assessments, Green Star certification modeling, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) studies, daylight and thermal comfort analysis. The company is also the sole South African agent for DesignBuilder software, distributing licenses, providing technical support, and running training courses across Southern Africa.

Product overview

Greenplan Consultants offers DesignBuilder, a modular building performance analysis software platform with multiple packages and add-on modules. The core DesignBuilder software provides simulation, visualisation, daylighting, HVAC, and CFD capabilities. Available packages include Architectural Essentials/Plus (for architects), Engineering Fundamentals/Essentials/Plus/Pro (for engineers), and Education variants. Individual modules can be purchased separately: 3D Modeller, Simulation, Visualisation, Daylighting, HVAC, Cost, LEED, Optimisation, Scripting (EMS), and CFD. Greenplan also provides comprehensive consulting services including SANS 10400-XA rational assessments, Green Star certification consulting, CFD analysis, daylight studies, thermal comfort analysis, solar loads analysis, natural ventilation consulting, rock bed thermal storage design, and sustainable energy solutions. Training courses are offered for DesignBuilder software and building energy modelling fundamentals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DesignBuilder Software Comprehensive building performance analysis software offering simulation, visualisation, daylighting, HVAC, CFD, and optimisation capabilities for architects and engineers. Available in multiple packages (Architectural Essentials/Plus, Engineering Fundamentals/Essentials/Plus/Pro, Education) as standalone or network subscriptions. Agrément SA certified for SANS 10400-XA rational design.
• DesignBuilder Climate Analytics Web-based climate analytics tool for obtaining weather data for building simulations. Sold as one-year subscription with additional download credits available at volume pricing.
• DesignBuilder Training Courses Training courses covering 3D Modelling, Simulation, SANS 10400-XA, Detailed HVAC, Natural Ventilation, Thermal Comfort, Daylight, CFD, Optimisation, and Building Energy Modelling Fundamentals. Offered online live and in-person in Western Cape. CPD points available from SACAP and ECSA.
• DesignBuilder Part XA Library File DesignBuilder Part XA:2021 (Ed. 2) library file including schedules and reference model constructions, sold as a perpetual license. Provided free to training course attendees.
• SANS 10400-XA Rational Assessment Building energy assessments for compliance with SANS 10400-XA using rational evaluation through sophisticated 3D computer models. Includes Form 2 submission, building energy modeling, simulation, reporting, and Form 4 sign-off.
• Green Star Certification Consulting Building performance modeling services to maximise Green Star SA credits including ENE-1 (Greenhouse Gas Emissions), ENE-5 (Peak Energy Demand Reduction), IEQ-4 (Daylight), IEQ-5 (Daylight Glare Control), and IEQ-9 (Thermal Comfort).
• Computational Fluid Dynamics Consulting CFD simulation services for external wind analysis, ventilation in buildings, HVAC system air distribution, dispersion of airborne contaminants, and disease transmission simulations. Backed by more than 20 years of specialised experience.
• Daylight Studies Consulting Daylight modelling and window glare reduction assessments using DesignBuilder and the Radiance simulator from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory for predicting daylight levels and glare potential.
• Thermal Comfort Analysis Thermal comfort level analysis for naturally and mechanically conditioned building spaces using sophisticated modelling software based on ASHRAE Standard 55.
• Natural Ventilation Consulting Services including thermal loads calculation, natural ventilation predictions, and thermal comfort predictions using non-CFD and CFD methods.
• Sustainable Energy Solutions Consulting Advisory services on sustainable building design including solar thermal water heating, photovoltaic generation, energy-efficient heat pumps, passive ventilation systems, and energy storage systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thermal loads reduced by 33% through glazing optimization, enabling smaller HVAC system sizing
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DesignBuilder Software Ltd (UK)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGreenplan is the sole South African agent for DesignBuilder Software Ltd based in the UK. This exclusive distribution partnership covers sales, technical support, and training of DesignBuilder building performance analysis software in South Africa and neighboring countries. DesignBuilder is described as arguably the most advanced and user-friendly building performance analysis software available.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bentley Systems (OpenBuildings): Provider of OpenBuildings and the broader iTwin platform for building design and analytics, including energy and sustainability analysis. A broad incumbent offering building performance capabilities as part of a wider infrastructure and AEC software portfolio, competing with DesignBuilder for engineering and architectural firms.
• Arup: Global engineering and design consultancy with deep building performance, sustainability, and CFD capabilities operating across Africa and globally. Competes for high-end thermal comfort, daylight, and sustainability engagements that overlap Greenplan's specialty, though at larger project scale.
• WSP Built Environment (Sustainability): Global professional services firm with substantial sustainability, MEP, and building performance consulting practices, including presence in South Africa. Competes for the same Green Star, energy modeling, and ESG advisory engagements that Greenplan serves, but bundles them into multi-disciplinary mega-projects.
• Trimble (Sefaira): Trimble acquired Sefaira, a cloud-based building energy and daylighting analysis tool used by architects in early-stage design. Broad incumbent competing for the same architectural-firm design-stage workflows that Greenplan's Architectural Essentials/Plus DesignBuilder packages serve.
• Autodesk (Insight + Revit): Owner of Revit (which DesignBuilder imports via gbXML) and Autodesk Insight for energy analysis. A broad incumbent that bundles building performance analysis into mainstream BIM, putting pressure on dedicated tools like DesignBuilder at the entry/mid-market tier.

Direct peers

• Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES): UK-based provider of the Virtual Environment (IESVE) suite for building performance simulation, including energy, daylight, HVAC, and CFD analysis. Direct competitor to DesignBuilder across the same consulting and self-service use cases Greenplan targets, including SANS-style regulatory assessment workflows.
• DesignBuilder Software Ltd: UK-based developer of the DesignBuilder building performance analysis platform that Greenplan distributes exclusively in South Africa. They are the upstream software vendor and closest functional partner, with Greenplan acting as the regional channel for the same products Greenplan consults with.
• EDSL Tas: Developer of the Tas Simulator suite for building energy and carbon analysis, used by engineers and consultants globally for regulatory compliance (UK Part L, NABERS, ASHRAE 90.1, etc.). A direct competitor to DesignBuilder in the regulated building performance simulation category that Greenplan serves.

Regional players

• Solid Green Consulting: South Africa-based green building and sustainability consultancy that supports Green Star certification, energy modeling, and ESG advisory work. A direct regional competitor to Greenplan's Green Star and SANS 10400-XA consulting services, particularly in the Gauteng and broader South African market.

Emerging players

• SimScale: Cloud-native CFD and thermal simulation platform used by building designers and MEP engineers for ventilation, airflow, and HVAC analysis — overlapping with Greenplan's CFD consulting and the DesignBuilder CFD module at the emerging/cloud end of the market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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