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The Top 10 LEED Questions

Simplify LEED Certification Top 10 Questions for LEED Construction At Green Badger, we’ve had the opportunity to help thousands of design and construction teams navigate LEED certification. Since we often encounter the same LEED questions, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 most frequently asked questions along with their answers. Construction is a complicated…

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How do LEED v5 and AIA Materials Pledge Overlap?

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and the AIA (American Institute of Architects) Materials Pledge are both initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability in the built environment, but they operate in slightly different spheres. LEED v5 and the pledge can support one another in a few ways. But first, let’s review what they are individually….

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The LEED Product Guide – Architects

A framework of the product categories with the broadest number of manufacturers and product lines with EPDs, HPDs, Cradle to Cradle certifications, Declare labels. Along with anything else you need to earn LEED materials credits for Environmental Product Declarations, Option 1 & Material Ingredient Reporting, Option 1.

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LEED Product Guide – Architects

You’re all set! You can access the LEED Product Guide here at any time. The LEED Product Guide Your definitive guide for finding Option 1 and Option 2 products to most easily earn the Environmental Product Declaration and Material Ingredient Reporting credits in LEED v4 and v4.1. Download Now Did you know Green Badger also…

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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…

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The LEED Product Guide

A framework of the product categories with the broadest number of manufacturers and product lines with EPDs, HPDs, Cradle to Cradle certifications, Declare labels. Along with anything else you need to earn LEED materials credits for Environmental Product Declarations, Option 1 & Material Ingredient Reporting, Option 1.

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LEED Pilot Credit: Social Equity within the Supply Chain

To understand social equity in the supply chain, let’s first define it. Social equity refers to the fair and ethical treatment of all stakeholders involved in the production and delivery of goods and services. This includes workers, suppliers, customers, and the local communities where the supply chain operates. Ensuring social equity in the supply chain…

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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.

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LEED Indoor Air Quality Assessment Cheat Sheet

LEED v4/v4.1 Indoor Air Quality Assessment Cheat Sheet Access the cheat sheet for Green Badger’s recommendations for which path to take for earning IEQc4 Indoor Air Quality Assessment for LEED v4.1. Keep this cheat sheet handy for all your LEED projects! Download the Cheat Sheet Requirements for the IEQc2 Low Emitting Materials credit in LEED…

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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.

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LEED Indoor Air Quality Management Cheat Sheet

Indoor Air Quality Cheat Sheet for LEED v4/v4.1 Access the Indoor Air Quality Management Cheat Sheet with Green Badger’s recommendations for which categories to track to earn this LEED v4/v4.1 credit. Download the Cheat Sheet Requirements for IEQc3 Construction IAQ Management Plan Develop and implement an indoor air quality (IAQ) management plan for the construction…

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How to Create a Construction Waste Management Plan for LEED

LEED project teams can achieve 2 points for construction waste management with proper planning and communication. However, all projects must first develop and implement a construction and demolition waste management plan to achieve any points.

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