Sustainability in architecture is no longer just about energy efficiency and green design. It encompasses every facet of the building, including the materials used in construction. Recognizing this, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) introduced…
As seen in Construction Executive – The Business of Construction LEED standards are only improving—as should your sustainable building methods. There are a few simple ways to start achieving your short- and long-term goals today….
Project specifications are a pretty important piece of the project documents, and are critical to ensuring sustainability goals will be met. Unfortunately, there are way too many generic specifications that don’t set up the project…
There are five distinct avenues for achieving contributions towards the Sourcing of Raw Materials credit for LEED. This credit poses a significant challenge for most LEED project teams–reaching at least 15% of total materials costs…
Developing a sustainability committee is useful in achieving a company’s ESG goals. ESG–an acronym for environmental, social and governance–serves as a structured system for assessing how a company’s activities and policies affect sustainability and ethics….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…