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Delivering Sustainable Construction Projects - Planning for Success - Green Badger
February 25, 2025

Delivering Sustainable Construction Projects – Planning for Success

Delivering sustainable construction projects is not always an easy process, but there are key steps owners and developers can take to help ensure their goals are achieved on time and within budget. Key steps can…

Green Badger - LEED v5 overview
October 11, 2024

LEED v5 Outlook: What General Contractors Need to Know

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification system has become the gold standard in sustainable construction practices worldwide. With LEED v5 scheduled to launch in 2025, general contractors, architects, and developers alike are…

Green Badger - What is LEED?
August 20, 2024

LEED Certification: Building a Greener Future, One Brick at a Time

What is LEED? You’ve probably heard the term thrown around at construction sites or in conversations about green buildings, but what is LEED exactly? LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a globally…

Construction Celebration
July 26, 2024

10 Steps for a Successful LEED Project Close-out

In the pursuit of LEED certification, maintaining accurate records and ensuring all documentation is up-to-date is crucial. This guide provides a comprehensive list of best practices to help you through the quality control process ensuring…

LEED v5 an the AIA Materials Pledge Correlation for the built environment
June 3, 2024

How do LEED v5 and AIA Materials Pledge Overlap?

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and the AIA (American Institute of Architects) Materials Pledge are both initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability in the built environment, but they operate in slightly different spheres. LEED…

Low Emitting VS Technical Data for Carpets
May 8, 2024

Low Emitting vs. Technical Data for Carpets

When gathering certificates, data, and LEED documentation for Low Emitting Materials (LEM), most are straightforward. However, carpets are certified for emissions by their yarn and their backing. If your subcontractor provides a LEED cover sheet that…

Green Badger - Advance LEED Certification
April 30, 2024

Simple Steps to Advance Your LEED Certification Goals

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….

A group of subcontractors standing around a crane.
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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July 13, 2023

Listen While you Work (Vol 2): Podcast Interviews

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…

Subcontractor standing by an excavator
June 7, 2023

Unlocking the Key Role of Subcontractors in Achieving LEED Project Success

LEED projects are no walk in the park. They require organization, teamwork, and an understanding of the information needed for evaluating and certifying the project. Among the key players involved, subcontractors hold a vital role…

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May 24, 2023

LEED Pilot Credit: Social Equity within the Supply Chain

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…

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 Management, it’s important to be aware of common issues that may arise and hinder your efforts to earn these valuable…