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Decoding the Flow: Key Differences Between Stormwater Pollution Prevention and Erosion Sedimentation Control Inspections
SWPPP vs. ESC: Same Storm, Different Inspection Goals When LEED project teams hear Construction Activity Pollution Prevention, the knee-jerk reaction is often: “Got it—SWPPP inspections.” But here’s the twist: SWPPP ≠ ESC, and one does…
LEED v5 Construction Credits: What’s New, What’s Changed, and What Teams Need to Know
LEED v5 was officially balloted and approved by USGBC members in late spring, with the final rating system and initial reference guide released in May 2025. Additional tools and guidance followed throughout the year, including…
The Alphabet Soup of Sustainable Construction
When researching sustainability in construction, there are a lot of acronyms that can be confusing to anyone new to the field. This blog is your guide to the 15 most common terms related to sustainability…
Why Cradle to Cradle Certified® Products Are the Easiest Path to LEED v5 Optimization Points
As LEED v5 raises the bar on sustainability, product transparency and optimization have become central to earning Materials and Resources credits. One of the most effective and efficient ways to meet these new requirements is…
Embodied Carbon Is No Longer “Future LEED.” It’s a Construction Decision
by Lauren Breckenridge, LEED AP Sustainability Associate at Green Badger For years, embodied carbon lived comfortably in the design phase. It appeared in early studies, sustainability narratives, and long-term climate goals. Then construction started, schedules…
Materiality Made Simple for Contractors
by Kristin Brubaker Head of Sustainable Construction Solutions What is a materiality assessment? A materiality assessment is a process for identifying and ranking the ESG topics that are most important to your company and its…
Green Badger and One Tree Planted: Growing a Greener Future
By Kristin Brubaker Head of Sustainable Construction Services At Green Badger, we know building a better future means thinking beyond construction sites and certification checklists. It means taking action to protect the planet we all…
How to Get Started on the JUST Label
by Lauren Richardson Sustainability Manager at Green Badger What is the JUST label (and why should I care)? People in the building industry are used to talking about products. We know how to discuss EPDs,…
Dig Into Greenbuild 2025: What to See, Learn, and Experience
Get ready! The Greenbuild International Conference & Expo (November 4-7, 2025, Los Angeles) is the premier gathering of green-building professionals where vision meets action. At this year’s show, you’ll immerse yourself in cutting-edge sessions on…
Make the Most of Your Time at Procore Groundbreak 2025
Procore Groundbreak 2025 is happening October 14–16 in Houston, TX — bringing together thousands of construction professionals, technology leaders, and innovators from across the industry. With a packed schedule of sessions, hands-on demos, and networking…
Understanding A1-5 Carbon Emissions
Your Complete Guide to Construction Stage Emissions If you’re new to the world of sustainability and construction, you might be wondering what A1-5 carbon emissions are and why they matter. Simply put, carbon emissions are…
General Contractor’s Guide to Easy LEM Compliance
As a general contractor in today’s competitive green building landscape, you know that the Low-Emitting Materials credit can make or break your LEED certification goals. Most scorecards we see are targeting 3 points for the…
