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
2026 August LEED Construction User Group Webinar
Wed, August 26, 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…
2026 October LEED Construction User Group Webinar
Wed, October 28, 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…
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
Guide to AIA Materials Pledge Reporting
Ebook Download The Complete Guide to AIA Materials Pledge Reporting A practical, step-by-step workflow for managing AIA Materials Pledge documentation with Green Badger. Learn more about the AIA Materials Pledge functionality in Green Badger. Download…
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.
On-Demand Webinars
Innovation in Construction Waste Management – Practices That Make a Difference
Learn how top GCs use onsite waste strategies, digital ESG tools, and LEED principles to turn project waste into cost savings and carbon reduction.
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.
Green Badger Blog
Low Emitting vs. Technical Data for Carpets
When gathering certificates, data, and LEED documentation for Low Emitting Materials (LEM), most are straightforward. However, carpets are certified for emissions by their yarn and their backing. If your subcontractor provides a LEED cover sheet that gives the collection, product name, number (World Woven Collection, WW965, Autumn Warp), more than likely, it isn’t data you can…
Simple Steps to Advance Your LEED Certification Goals
As seen in Construction Executive – The Business of Construction LEED standards are only improving—as should your sustainable building methods. There are a few simple ways to start achieving your short- and long-term goals today. Globally, enough new construction is completed every week to cover an area the size of Paris, and more buildings will…
Inspiring Companies to Go Green on Earth Day 2024
On this Earth Day, we want to encourage companies to reduce their environmental impact and inspire others to do the same. You have the power to implement easy actions that support sustainability in your work environment. If we can do it, you can too! In 2023, we took significant strides by tracking and offsetting our…
