It can be done… but you’re really going to have to plan for it! The MRc2 credit that was dead-on-arrival in LEED v4, Multi-Attribute Optimization, now has a very slight pulse in LEED v4.1. Now, the credit thresholds have been re-written so that only 10 products are needed, and there’s actually a confirmed standard to […]
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By Luke Carothers via Civil and Structural Engineer Magazine One of the major topics of conversation within the AEC in the past six months has been indoor air quality, and the role that indoor air quality plays in someone’s overall health and happiness. With the outbreak of a global pandemic that is spread through the air, engineers […]
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You can’t let these 2 points go to waste! Construction waste management is pursued on nearly every LEED project, and for good reason. With proper planning, two points are readily achievable. The updates to LEED v4.1 make credit achievement easier across the board by requiring less total material streams to earn the points. The challenge? […]
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Written by Chris Rodermond via Masonry Magazine According to recent statistics, the size of the Green Building Market in the United States is now $81B, and “The number of LEED-certified projects in the United States rose from 296 certifications in 2006 up to over 67,200 in 2018.” This rapidly expanding industry has undoubtedly gained significant market share. Furthermore, with the […]
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Two months into the new decade, the construction industry is as busy as ever. Within this booming industry, teams are seeing increasingly more projects going green.
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It’s a new year for the construction industry, and 2020 will an exciting time to pursue Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for your green construction project. With the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) planning to fully transition to LEED v4.1 in the coming year, designers and builders have a clearer path toward pursuing […]
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One way to earn the Material Ingredient reporting credit (which is Option 1 in Material Ingredients) in LEED versions 4 and 4.1 by using products with Health Product Declarations (HPDs).
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We’ve had a busy year at Green Badger trying to provide you with educational (and entertaining) content to help you and your teams succeed at LEED. Here are our top 5 blog posts from the past year according to you, our Green Badger friends and family. What content did you find most useful from us […]
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Our takeaways from the Greenbuild 2019 conference and expo, and some predictions for the future of Green Construction in 2020.
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Cloud-based solution provider for contractors will connect with other sustainable construction advocates and experts at Greenbuild Atlanta event in 2019.
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