Decoding LEED v5: Key Takeaways from the Green Building United Sustainability Symposium
By Kristin BrubakerHead of Sustainable Construction Services LEED v5 is the biggest update to the LEED rating system in over a decade, and it’s reshaping how the construction industry approaches decarbonization, materials, and waste. At…
Materiality Made Simple for Contractors
by Kristin Brubaker Head of Sustainable Construction Solutions What is a materiality assessment? A materiality assessment is a process for identifying and ranking the ESG topics that are most important to your company and its…
From Benchmarks to Buy-In: Tools for Lower-Carbon Projects
by Lauren Richardson Sustainability Manager at Green Badger The Problem: Why Embodied Carbon Is So Hard to Reduce Embodied carbon is a major part of a building’s climate impact, but remains among the hardest for…
Green Badger and One Tree Planted: Growing a Greener Future
By Kristin Brubaker Head of Sustainable Construction Services At Green Badger, we know building a better future means thinking beyond construction sites and certification checklists. It means taking action to protect the planet we all…
How to Get Started on the JUST Label
by Lauren Richardson Sustainability Manager at Green Badger What is the JUST label (and why should I care)? People in the building industry are used to talking about products. We know how to discuss EPDs,…
Dig Into Greenbuild 2025: What to See, Learn, and Experience
Get ready! The Greenbuild International Conference & Expo (November 4-7, 2025, Los Angeles) is the premier gathering of green-building professionals where vision meets action. At this year’s show, you’ll immerse yourself in cutting-edge sessions on…
Make the Most of Your Time at Procore Groundbreak 2025
Procore Groundbreak 2025 is happening October 14–16 in Houston, TX — bringing together thousands of construction professionals, technology leaders, and innovators from across the industry. With a packed schedule of sessions, hands-on demos, and networking…
Understanding A1-5 Carbon Emissions
Your Complete Guide to Construction Stage Emissions If you’re new to the world of sustainability and construction, you might be wondering what A1-5 carbon emissions are and why they matter. Simply put, carbon emissions are…
General Contractor’s Guide to Easy LEM Compliance
As a general contractor in today’s competitive green building landscape, you know that the Low-Emitting Materials credit can make or break your LEED certification goals. Most scorecards we see are targeting 3 points for the…
LEED v5: MRp2 Quantify & Assess Embodied Carbon Prerequisite
Background on LEED v5 Carbon Credits With the release of LEED v5, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has expanded its focus on carbon-related credits and prerequisites. Prerequisites are required by the USGBC to achieve…
LEED v5 Updates for General Contractors
LEED v5 was balloted and approved by USGBC members in late spring, with the final rating system and initial reference guide being published in May 2025. Like all major LEED rating system updates, there are…
2025 Advancing Construction Decarbonization Recap
The 2025 Advancing Construction Decarbonization conference once again proved to be the must-attend event for anyone passionate about sustainable construction. This year, the focus was clear: advancing construction decarbonization is not just a trend—it’s a…
National Safety Month: Safety in Construction and ESG
In construction, safety isn’t just important — it’s essential. June marks National Safety Month, an initiative spearheaded by the National Safety Council (NSC). This nationwide campaign aims to raise awareness around safety practices, including safety…
