LEED & Sustainable Construction Resources
Access a comprehensive collection of educational resources from Green Badger, including guides, webinars, templates, and eBooks, to help general contractors navigate and document LEED construction credits.
The Ultimate Guide to LEED Construction Credits for General Contractors
The most comprehensive educational resource for general contractors, filled with practical guidance on how to achieve LEED construction credits.
Upcoming Webinars
Innovation in Construction Waste Management – Practices That Make a Difference
This live webinar will feature sustainability leaders from DPR, STO, and Turner on navigating the challenges of successful onsite construction waste management.
2026 June LEED Construction User Group Webinar
Wed, June 24, 2026 | 2:00 PM EDT Live Webinar: Monthly LEED Construction User Group Attend this free live session Join our expert-led live webinar! Stop Guessing LEED. Get Clear Answers from Experts. WHY THIS…
LEED v5 for Construction & Contractors: Delivering High-Performance Projects on the Jobsite
This live webinar is a CE-credit-eligible session designed for general contractors, construction managers, and trade partners to explore their role in LEED v5.
Templates
LEED v5 Submittal Cover Sheet
Green Badger’s free LEED v5 Materials Submittal Coversheet simplifies project documentation by organizing all key product and sustainability information needed for LEED v5 compliance in one place.
Indoor Air Quality Management Plan | LEED v5 Template
Use the plan template as a framework to fill out and to determine whether you are on course to meet the requirements for the credit.
Construction Waste Management Plan | LEED v5 Template
Use the plan template as a framework to fill out and to determine whether you are on course to meet the requirements for the credit.
LEED Credit Cheat Sheets
Low-Emitting Materials ID+C | LEED v5 Cheat Sheet
Access recommendations for which categories to track to earn the LEED v5 ID+C Low-Emitting Materials credit.
Low-Emitting Materials BD+C | LEED v5 Cheat Sheet
Access recommendations for which categories to track to earn the LEED v5 BD+C Low-Emitting Materials credit.
Construction & Demolition Waste Diversion | LEED v5 Cheat Sheet
Access recommendations for which categories to track to earn the LEED v5 Construction & Demolition Waste Diversion credit.
Ebooks
Concrete Submittal for a LEED Project eBook
This eBook shows how concrete materials and related products can earn LEED credits and guides contractors through documentation like EPDs, recycled content, and VOC compliance. It also offers tools, templates, and brand references to simplify LEED submittals.
LEED MRc5: Construction Waste Management
In this eBook, Green Badger gives you the best practices and strategies to earn the MRc5 credit for Construction Waste Management in LEED v4 and v4.1.
Green Jobsite Guidelines
While back at the home office, employees benefit from LED light, air monitoring, healthy snacks and EV charging. It often is very different at the jobsite trailer – where teams may be spending the next 24-36 months of their lives! This guide focuses on creating greener, healthier, and safer construction sites where the majority of employees spend their day.
On-Demand Webinars
April 2026 LEED Construction User Group
Rewatch the LEED Construction User Group to get your LEED questions answered and find solutions to your construction challenges.
RCI Certification & What It Means for Your Projects
Explore the RCI Certification framework and its role in modern project delivery and compliance workflows.
February 2026 LEED Construction User Group
Listen in for answers to your LEED questions and headaches at our LEED Construction User Group on the last Wednesday of every other month!
Green Badger Blog
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 necessity. Industry leaders, sustainability experts, and construction professionals gathered to share practical strategies for tracking jobsite emissions, reducing construction emissions,…
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 in construction, whether at the workplace, on the road, at home, or within local communities. Beyond Compliance: The Strategic Importance…
Make the Most of Your Time at the 2025 AIA Conference
The AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2025 (AIA25) is the largest event of its kind, bringing together architects, design professionals, engineers, contractors, and emerging professionals from across the industry. Held June 4–7 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, AIA25 offers an unmatched opportunity to explore the latest trends, innovations, and technologies in architecture…
