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March 30, 2026 by

Wed, Apr 22, 2026 | 2:00 PM EDT

RCI Certification & What It Means for Your Projects

Live Session | Free to Attend

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Understanding the Standard, Process, and Value for Contractors

WHY THIS MATTERS NOW

Construction standards and certification requirements are becoming more complex, with increasing expectations around quality assurance, documentation, and accountability.

TODAY'S PROJECT TEAMS FACE MAJOR CHALLENGES:

Navigating evolving certification standards and requirements

Understanding how certifications impact project outcomes

Managing documentation and compliance across teams

Differentiating projects in competitive markets

Ensuring long-term performance and accountability

In this session, we’ll explore how RCI Certification fits into today’s construction environment and why it matters for your projects moving forward.

If you’re involved in project delivery, compliance, or quality assurance, this session is designed to help you stay informed and prepared.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

During this session, you’ll gain a clear understanding of RCI Certification and how it applies to real-world construction projects.

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS SESSION:

What RCI Certification is and how it works

The role of certification in improving project quality and performance

How certification impacts documentation and compliance workflows

What contractors and project teams need to prepare for certification

How RCI Certification supports long-term project success

Practical insights from industry leadership on implementation and value

You’ll walk away with a stronger understanding of how certification can support both project outcomes and business growth.

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Understand the Standard

Get a clear breakdown of RCI Certification requirements and what they mean for your projects.

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Prepare Your Documentation

Learn what project teams need to track, document, and organize for certification.

03

Align Your Team & Processes

Ensure contractors, consultants, and stakeholders are working toward the same compliance goals.

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Achieve Certification with Confidence

Apply proven workflows to meet requirements, improve quality, and support long-term performance.

Meet Your Host

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JOHN THOMAS | President, RCI

John Tomas is the President of RCI and a recognized leader in construction certification and quality standards. With extensive experience in advancing certification frameworks, John works closely with industry professionals to improve project outcomes through structured, measurable standards.

As President of RCI Certification, he helps guide the development and adoption of certification programs that support accountability, performance, and long-term value in construction projects.

In this session, John will share insights into the purpose of RCI Certification, how it is evolving, and what it means for contractors, consultants, and project teams moving forward.

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March 30, 2026 by

Wed, Apr 29, 2026 | 2:00 PM EDT

Live Webinar: Monthly LEED Construction User Group

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Stop Guessing LEED. Get Clear Answers from Experts.

WHY THIS MATTERS NOW

LEED construction requirements continue to evolve, and many project teams are left trying to interpret credits, documentation, and compliance expectations in real time.

Without clear guidance, teams often face delays, confusion, and unnecessary back-and-forth during certification.

TODAY'S PROJECT TEAMS FACE MAJOR CHALLENGES:

Interpreting LEED construction credit requirements across active projects

Managing documentation and compliance across multiple stakeholders

Resolving project-specific LEED questions without clear answers

Keeping up with updates and evolving certification expectations

Avoiding delays caused by misalignment or incomplete submissions

In this session, you’ll see how real project teams are approaching LEED challenges, asking better questions, and finding practical solutions through shared insights.

If you’re responsible for LEED documentation, coordination, or project delivery, this session is designed to support your day-to-day work.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

During this session, you’ll get practical, real-world insights from professionals actively working on LEED construction projects.

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS SESSION:

Answers to real LEED construction questions from active projects

How teams are navigating credit requirements and documentation challenges

Common pitfalls and how to avoid delays in LEED certification

Practical approaches to managing LEED workflows across teams

Insights from industry professionals working through similar challenges

How ongoing collaboration helps improve project outcomes

You’ll walk away with clearer direction, practical solutions, and a better understanding of how to move your LEED projects forward with confidence.

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TOMMY LINSTROTH | Founder & CEO

Tommy Linstroth is the founder and CEO of Green Badger and a recognized leader in sustainable construction and ESG reporting. He works closely with general contractors and project teams to simplify how sustainability data is tracked, documented, and reported across projects.

After seeing how complex ESG compliance and reporting can be for construction teams, Tommy created Green Badger to make sustainability easier to manage while helping contractors stay competitive and meet owner expectations.

In this session, Tommy will share practical insights on how contractors can leverage ESG to win more projects, streamline reporting, and scale sustainability across their business.

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March 9, 2026 by

Navigating the Complexities of
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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.

Join this 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.

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February 26, 2026 by

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Recorded on: Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Watch the February 2026 LEED Construction User Group.

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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.

  • Get answers to your LEED construction questions
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  • Progress sustainability reporting in the construction industry
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January 5, 2026 by

Uploading to LEED Online

Uploading to LEED Online

Uploading documents to LEED Online can be a challenge. This video walks you through how to export from Green Badger and easily complete your LEED Online requirements - including filling out the templates, uploading backup documentation, and opting into the LEED v4.1 options.

October 7, 2025 by

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Wednesday, October 29th, 2025

Bring all of your LEED headaches and questions to our last LEED user group of 2025!

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Join the LinkedIn 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.

  • Get answers to your LEED construction questions
  • Connect with green building industry professionals
  • Progress sustainability reporting in the construction industry
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September 23, 2025 by

Laying the Foundation for Decarbonization

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Watch Green Badger's presentation at the 2025 Decarbonization in Construction Conference.

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August 7, 2025 by

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Recorded on: Wednesday, August 27th, 2025

Watch the August 2025 LEED Construction User Group.

Join the LinkedIn 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.

  • Get answers to your LEED construction questions
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  • Progress sustainability reporting in the construction industry
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July 31, 2025 by

Cracking the Code: Navigating the Complexities of LEED v5

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Recorded on Wednesday, July 30th, 2025

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.

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Join the LinkedIn 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.

  • Get answers to your LEED construction questions
  • Connect with green building industry professionals
  • Progress sustainability reporting in the construction industry
JOIN THE GROUP
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April 18, 2025 by

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Wednesday, April 30th, 2025

Watch the recorded webinary of our April LEED Construction User Group.

Join the LinkedIn 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.

  • Get answers to your LEED construction questions
  • Connect with green building industry professionals
  • Progress sustainability reporting in the construction industry
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February 26, 2025 by

Webinar: Carbon Emissions Legislation - What GCs Need to Know

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RECORDED ON: April 15, 2025

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!

Meet the Presenters

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Kristin Brubaker

Education Manager at Green Badger

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.

Jesse Buckmaster - Hathaway Dinwiddie

Jessie Buckmaster

Director of Sustainability Manager at Hathaway Dinwiddie

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 Kell - Burns and McDonnell

Annie Kell

Sustainability Services Delivery Lead at Burns & McDonnell

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.

February 11, 2025 by

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Recorded on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025

Did you miss our February 2025 LEED Construction User Group meeting? Good news! You can watch the recording here.

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