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Earning LEED Sourcing of Raw Materials in v4.1

Requirements, strategies and best practices for earning LEED Sourcing of Raw Materials for v4.1.

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Earning LEED Multi-Attribute Optimization in v4.1

Requirements, strategies, and best practices for earning MRc2 Option 2, Multi-Attribute Optimization.

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Earning MRc5 LEED Construction Waste Management in v4 and v4.1

Requirements, strategies, and best practices for earning MRc5 Construction Waste Management.

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The Ultimate Guide to LEED v5

The Ultimate Guide to LEED v5 Construction for General Contractors The most comprehensive educational resource for general contractors, filled with practical guidance on how to navigate and achieve LEED v5 construction credits. Introduction to the Ultimate Guide by Tommy Linstroth Founder and CEO at Green Badger LEED Fellow Hey! I’m Tommy, founder of Green Badger,…

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LEED v5 Construction Credits: What’s New, What’s Changed, and What Teams Need to Know

LEED v5 was officially balloted and approved by USGBC members in late spring, with the final rating system and initial reference guide released in May 2025. Additional tools and guidance followed throughout the year, including a major rollout of resources at Greenbuild in November 2025. Now that project teams have had time to apply LEED…

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Navigating the Complexities of LEED v5 Construction

LEED v5 is a transformation with sweeping changes that are more ambitious—and more complex—than ever before. Join this webinar for a technical deep dive into the new LEED v5 construction credits and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving green building landscape.

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Why Cradle to Cradle Certified® Products Are the Easiest Path to LEED v5 Optimization Points

As LEED v5 raises the bar on sustainability, product transparency and optimization have become central to earning Materials and Resources credits. One of the most effective and efficient ways to meet these new requirements is by specifying Cradle to Cradle Certified® products. What is Cradle to Cradle? Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Certified® is a globally…

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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 some substantial changes to drive the industry forward. Decarbonization (from both materials and operations) is a huge focus in LEED…

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Green Badger’s LEED Resources for Construction Project Teams

A comprehensive overview of Green Badger’s LEED Resources for construction projects teams to utilize from site work to commissioning.

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LEED Academy Sign Up

Green Badger’s LEED Academy Our comprehensive LEED Academy training platform will take you from LEED Novice to LEED Ninja in 2.5 hours. Are you confused about the differences between LEED v4 and v4.1 credits and which you should be pursuing? Do you want practical and actionable strategies to make achieving LEED v4 credits easier? The…

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5 Steps to Empower Subcontractors for LEED Success

As seen on constructionbusinessowner.com The built environment is the bedrock of thriving communities. It may also be their most potent liability, with enormous climate and environmental repercussions. This is why governments, regulators, activists, communities and, increasingly, construction companies are taking notice and adapting their approaches accordingly. One Deloitte analysis notes: “The engineering and construction (E&C)…

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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.

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