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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…
LEED v5: MRp2 Quantify & Assess Embodied Carbon Prerequisite
Background on LEED v5 Carbon Credits With the release of LEED v5, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has expanded its focus on carbon-related credits and prerequisites. Prerequisites are required by the USGBC to achieve…
National Safety Month: Safety in Construction and ESG
In construction, safety isn’t just important — it’s essential. June marks National Safety Month, an initiative spearheaded by the National Safety Council (NSC). This nationwide campaign aims to raise awareness around safety practices, including safety…
Make the Most of Your Time at the 2025 AIA Conference
The AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2025 (AIA25) is the largest event of its kind, bringing together architects, design professionals, engineers, contractors, and emerging professionals from across the industry. Held June 4–7 at the…
Navigating Inflation Reduction Act & Buy Clean Requirements
Green Badger recently hosted a webinar focused on one of the most pressing topics in the construction industry today: how new carbon emissions legislation, especially the Inflation Reduction Act construction incentives and Buy Clean construction…
