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…
Preventing Water Contamination on the Jobsite
Construction activities can lead to the contamination of nearby waterways if the appropriate actions are not taken. In this blog we discuss how properly managing Erosion and Sedimentation Control and Concrete Washout Water can prevent…
Reducing Water Usage at the Construction Site
Did you know that only 0.5% of the water on earth is fresh and available for human use? A fraction of that is considered potable water, meaning that it is safe for drinking and consumption….
WELL Building Standard: An Overview
While there is some overlap with the historically industry-leading LEED standard, WELL provides a deep dive into a broader focus on health and well-being.
Greenbuild 2022 San Francisco – What you missed
If you missed the event this year, Green Badger is here to provide you with a Greenbuild 2022 Recap of sessions, key takeaways, and notes for next year.
EC3 Calculator and Embodied Carbon of Materials
The EC3 Calculator is a great resource for construction project teams to start diving into the embodied carbon of materials.
Listen while you work: Podcast Interviews with Green Badger
Podcast interviews with Green Badger from multiple green building podcasts that you can listen to on your way to work!
LEED Indoor Air Quality Inspection Checklist
Indoor air quality inspections continue to be a challenge for project teams, so Green Badger has put together this Indoor Air Quality Inspection Checklist.
Search by LEED BPDO Option 2 Compliance in Green Badger’s Product Database
Green Badger users can now search by LEED BPDO Option 2 compliance in our product database to see which products comply to earn each credit.
Construction ESG Reporting for Supplier Diversity (MWBE) and Social Metrics
The growing importance of ESG in construction means learning how to translate metrics like MWBE on every project, not just the few that require it.
LEED v4/v4.1 Compliant Paints: Diamond Vogel
Having trouble finding primers? Here’s another manufacturer for you to use! The goal of this post is to highlight paint products from Diamond Vogel that will help you earn the low-emitting materials credit in LEED v4/v4.1.
Real-world strategies for earning EPD and MIR Option 2’s in LEED v4.1
At Green Badger, we work with hundreds of LEED project teams to review their LEED scorecards, provide quarterly project reviews, or even provide LEED consulting services. This allows us to keep tabs on which products actually comply with the EPD and MIR Option 2 credits so that teams can earn these points.
How To Read a LEED Scorecard
If you’re working on your first LEED project and need some guidance on how to read a LEED scorecard, Green Badger has you covered.
