Jobsite Sustainability

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October 4, 2023

Empowering Subcontractors for LEED Success:  The Challenge of Training and Support

As part of our subcontractor series, we’re rolling out the third blog post on this important topic. Other blogs in this series are The Vital Role of Subcontractors in LEED Projects and Unlocking the Key…

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September 18, 2023

Sourcing Raw Materials – Extended Producer Responsibility Programs

The environmental impacts of landfill waste are rapidly escalating, and the building industry is a major contributor responsible for adding millions of tons of construction and demolition debris each year. To help counter this, there…

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August 30, 2023

Advancing Construction Decarbonization 2023 Conference Recap

In an era where the urgency for sustainable practices is paramount, the second annual Advancing Construction Decarbonization Conference shone as a beacon of ingenuity and insight. Spanning from July 31 to August 2, in the…

Well Building Overview
August 10, 2023

Streamlining Sustainability: How Green Badger Enhances Your WELL Journey

Lauren Breckenridge, LEED APSustainability Associate at Green Badger In an age when sustainability and human well-being are at the forefront of global concerns, the construction industry faces significant challenges in reducing its environmental impact and…

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July 20, 2023

ESG Implementation: Start with the Easy Things!

Kristin Brubaker, Education Manager at Green Badger As more businesses start to assess where they stand on these metrics, ESG (Environmental Social Governance) continues to be a hot topic in the construction sector. ESG is…

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July 13, 2023

Listen While you Work (Vol 2): Podcast Interviews with Green Badger

Green Badger is always looking to spread the word about green construction compliance easier and more efficient. While we have a bunch of resources including ebooks, webinars, and cheat sheet that you can read or…

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May 24, 2023

Social Equity within the Supply Chain: A LEED Pilot Credit Overview

To understand social equity in the supply chain, let’s first define it. Social equity refers to the fair and ethical treatment of all stakeholders involved in the production and delivery of goods and services. This…

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May 9, 2023

The Value of Green Badger: A Choosing By Advantages Example

Construction teams have to make dozens of decisions every single day to make sure that projects are delivered on time and under budget. The pressure to make the best decision possible can be daunting when…

Construction WAste Management - excavator scooping up debris
April 27, 2023

Solving Common Waste Issues in Construction Waste Management

When working on a LEED project and aiming to achieve 2 points for Construction Waste, it’s important to be aware of common issues that may arise and hinder your efforts to earn these valuable credits….

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April 17, 2023

The Vital Role of Subcontractors in LEED Projects

There’s a key group of professionals that play an important role in the LEED certification process that are often overlooked – the subcontractors.  Designing and constructing a LEED certified building can be quite the complicated…

Preventing Water Contamination on the Jobsite
February 28, 2023

Preventing Water Contamination on the Jobsite

Construction activities can lead to the contamination of nearby waterways if the appropriate actions are not taken. In this blog we discuss how properly managing Erosion and Sedimentation Control and Concrete Washout Water can prevent…

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November 1, 2022

EC3 Calculator and Embodied Carbon of Materials

The EC3 Calculator is a great resource for construction project teams to start diving into the embodied carbon of materials.