Watch the April 2026 LEED Construction User Group.
This LEED Construction User Group is composed of people living and breathing LEED on a daily basis. We'll address all your questions and concerns about LEED.
In an era of increasing construction complexity, project teams must navigate evolving certification standards to ensure quality, accountability, and competitive differentiation. This webinar explores the RCI Certification framework and its role in modern project delivery and compliance workflows. Viewers will gain a clear understanding of how these standards streamline documentation and enhance long-term performance, providing a strategic roadmap for contractors to meet rising industry expectations and manage project risk effectively.
Led by John Thomas, President of RCI and a recognized leader in construction quality standards, this session offers practical insights into implementing and realizing the real-world value of certification. The discussion covers the specific steps required to prepare for the RCI process and illustrates how structured standards support both immediate project success and sustainable business growth. Whether you are focused on quality assurance, project management, or compliance, this recording provides the expert perspective needed to stay informed and competitive in a demanding market.
Watch the February 2026 LEED Construction User Group.
This LEED Construction User Group is composed of people living and breathing LEED on a daily basis. We'll address all your questions and concerns about LEED.
Watch Green Badger's presentation at the 2025 Decarbonization in Construction Conference.
Watch the August 2025 LEED Construction User Group.
This LEED Construction User Group is composed of people living and breathing LEED on a daily basis. We'll address all your questions and concerns about LEED.
LEED v5 is here—and it’s not just an update, it’s a transformation. With sweeping changes focused on decarbonization, equity, and measurable performance, project teams are finding themselves facing a rating system that’s more ambitious—and more complex—than ever before. Watch our recorded webinar for a technical deep dive into the new LEED v5 construction credits, including requirements for embodied carbon tracking, product optimization changes, construction waste updates, low-emitting materials and more. We break down what’s changed, what it means for your documentation and compliance strategies, and how to streamline your approach with the tools and insights you need to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving green building landscape.
This LEED Construction User Group is composed of people living and breathing LEED on a daily basis. We'll address all your questions and concerns about LEED.
Watch the recorded webinary of our April LEED Construction User Group.
This LEED Construction User Group is composed of people living and breathing LEED on a daily basis. We'll address all your questions and concerns about LEED.
Navigating carbon emissions legislation can be a challenge, but we’ve got you covered! Join us for an insightful webinar where industry experts break down the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Buy Clean policies—what they mean, why they matter, and how they impact general contractors and the construction industry.
We’ll explore the big picture of sustainability, greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions, and compliance requirements for federal projects. Plus, hear from Burns & McDonnell and Hathaway Dinwiddie on how they’re adapting to meet these evolving standards. Whether you’re tackling reporting and auditing requirements, budgeting for sustainable materials, or aligning with LEED v5, this session will provide actionable insights, best practices, and key takeaways to help you stay ahead. Stick around for a moderated Q&A to get your pressing questions answered!
Kristin Brubaker has a profound understanding of sustainability in the built environment, backed by her degree in environmental science and experience in the general contractor realm. She is passionate about educating individuals on the environmental impact of construction and helping them implement sustainability practices efficiently and effectively. Kristin has led multiple corporate responsibility initiatives focused on reducing environmental impact and earned her LEED AP BD+C certification in 2021. She is currently the Customer Acquisition and Education Manager for Green Badger, where she focuses on ESG (Environmental Social Governance) implementation in the construction industry and supports customers on their sustainability journey.
Jessie Buckmaster has nearly 15 years of experience in sustainable commercial construction and green building across California. She is a subject matter expert in in evaluating healthy and low embodied carbon building materials. As Director of Sustainability for Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction she provides sustainability expertise and consultation for HDCCo’s projects from preconstruction through certification. Jessie has completed dozens of sustainable projects including managing the Materials petal for a project pursuing Living Building Challenge certification. Jessie was selected for BD+C Magazine’s 40 under 40 cohort in 2020. She holds credentials for LEED AP BD+C, LFA, and is Board Secretary for USGBC-LA.
Annie is the Sustainability Services Delivery Lead for Burns & McDonnell, developing holistic solutions leveraging the firm's expertise to address sustainability goals and climate resiliency needs. She has over a decade of experience in sustainable design and construction, with specialties including third party certifications, specialty building projects, resilient design, embodied carbon, horizontal master planning, and airport infrastructure. She currently serves as the Chair of the U.S. Green Building Council Mountain Region Market Leadership Advisory Board, and as a Co-Chair of the Carbon Leadership Forum Rocky Mountain Hub.
Did you miss our February 2025 LEED Construction User Group meeting? Good news! You can watch the recording here.
This LEED Construction User Group is composed of people living and breathing LEED on a daily basis. We'll address all your questions and concerns about LEED.
Watch the recorded session of the October 2024 LEED Construction User Group.
This LEED Construction User Group is composed of people living and breathing LEED on a daily basis. We'll address all your questions and concerns about LEED.
Are you a building or construction professional looking to sharpen your skills in high-performance building practices? Don’t miss our upcoming webinar showcasing Urban Green Council and two of their key courses: GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials and GPRO Construction Management.
Urban Green Council is a NYC-based nonprofit dedicated to decarbonizing buildings for healthy and resilient communities. GPRO is Urban Green’s flagship training program that teaches the people who build, renovate, and operate buildings how to integrate sustainability practices into their daily work.
The webinar will begin with an introduction to Urban Green Council, followed by an in-depth look at the GPRO courses and a Q&A. Whether you’re focused on optimizing building systems or managing construction projects with an eye on sustainability, these courses offer valuable insights for professionals dedicated to the future of green building.
Join us to learn how GPRO training can transform your career and projects.
Colleen Burns| Urban Green Council
Colleen Burns is the Associate Manager of Education at Urban Green Council, where she manages the outreach and delivery of Urban Green’s flagship programs, Crushing the Code and GPRO: Green Professional Building Skills Training. She previously worked at Green Amendments For The Generations, a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and training community members and legislators to constitutionally protect their environmental rights. Colleen holds a B.A. in Communication and Culture and a minor in Environmental Studies from Fordham.
Oliver Holmes | LEED AP
Oliver Holmes is a mechanical engineer, licensed professional engineer and a LEED AP. He has a BS in mathematics from State University of New York- Oneonta and a BS in mechanical engineering from Syracuse University. His career started in the environmental field of air and water pollution. His interests shifted into the area of energy utilization and its connection to building science. He has worked in building design, construction as well as operation and maintenance at hospitals, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Williams College, and as a Commissioner of Public Works. He challenged teams working on the complex designs of scientific and engineering research environments to incorporate sustainability and resilience. His energy and environmental focus led to the incorporation of many sustainable design features in these projects.
He reduced Rensselaer’s electric energy consumption by over 15% and reduced its water usage by approximately 50%. His interest in building science and sustainability led to being invited to provide guest lectures in the School of Architecture at Rensselaer. He then became an adjunct faculty member and has taught courses in building science and sustainable building design for over twenty years. He has worked with Urban Green Council for over ten years delivering training programs in building operation and maintenance, energy codes and construction management.
