About Jeslinvarghese
Co-Founder of Green Building Research Institute (GBRI) in 2010, a research institute and education provider in the green building industry

EXPERT LEADER AT SHAPING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS OPERATIONS and culture to achieve significant and sustainable improvements and results. Jeslin is highly versatile and a passionate visionary with rich experience in business start-ups including:
Co-Founder of Green Building Research Institute (GBRI) in 2010, a research institute and education provider in the green building industry
Founder of i-believe in 2012, a non-profit organization geared towards sustainable development of developing communities
Founder of CE Merging.com in 2012, a continuing education and professional development company in the green building industry
Founder of The Green Barcode.com in 2011 – a green building resource directory
Developing Key Performance Indicator (KPI) dashboards to strategically track and manage capital projects.
EXTENSIVE GLOBAL ASSIGNMENTS within the U.S, Dubai, AbuDhabi, Taiwan and India to facilitate sustainability charrettes, LEED consulting, training and sales presentations. He is directly responsible for the creation of the organizational structure, hiring the best people, driving innovation and creating long-term strategies for business development.
NOTABLE WORK includes:
15+ years in Planning, Scheduling, Execution, Project management, and Site engineering of Sustainable Construction projects including LEED projects
4+ years of Energy Modeling Team Management for LEED projects
5+ years in handling software programs related to Planning, Scheduling, Estimation, & Web designing. Programs include MS Project, Primevera (P3, P6)
Featured articles and news
The UK's Modern Industrial Strategy: A 10 year plan
Previous consultation criticism, current key elements and general support with some persisting reservations.
Building Safety Regulator reforms
New roles, new staff and a new fast track service pave the way for a single construction regulator.
Architectural Technologist CPDs and Communications
CIAT CPD… and how you can do it!
Cooling centres and cool spaces
Managing extreme heat in cities by directing the public to places for heat stress relief and water sources.
Winter gardens: A brief history and warm variations
Extending the season with glass in different forms and terms.
Restoring Great Yarmouth's Winter Gardens
Transforming one of the least sustainable constructions imaginable.
Construction Skills Mission Board launch sector drive
Newly formed government and industry collaboration set strategy for recruiting an additional 100,000 construction workers a year.
New Architects Code comes into effect in September 2025
ARB Architects Code of Conduct and Practice available with ongoing consultation regarding guidance.
Welsh Skills Body (Medr) launches ambitious plan
The new skills body brings together funding and regulation of tertiary education and research for the devolved nation.
Paul Gandy FCIOB announced as next CIOB President
Former Tilbury Douglas CEO takes helm.
UK Infrastructure: A 10 Year Strategy. In brief with reactions
With the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA).
Ebenezer Howard: inventor of the garden city. Book review.
The Grenfell Tower fire, eight years on
A time to pause and reflect as Dubai tower block fire reported just before anniversary.
Airtightness Topic Guide BSRIA TG 27/2025
Explaining the basics of airtightness, what it is, why it's important, when it's required and how it's carried out.
Construction contract awards hit lowest point of 2025
Plummeting for second consecutive month, intensifying concerns for housing and infrastructure goals.
Understanding Mental Health in the Built Environment 2025
Examining the state of mental health in construction, shedding light on levels of stress, anxiety and depression.