Watch the October 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 the August 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.
As construction projects face increasing pressure to meet rigorous environmental standards, mastering onsite waste strategies has become a competitive necessity. Innovation in Construction Waste Management: Practices That Make a Difference will bring together top sustainability leaders from the nation’s leading general contractors to demystify the complexities of LEED and circular economy principles.
This webinar will go beyond basic compliance, offering a deep dive into streamlining documentation, using digital tools for ESG reporting, and navigating the logistics of site separation. Participants will gain actionable insights to transform waste from a project burden into a strategic opportunity for carbon reduction and cost savings.
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.
