Architects and designers are essential in promoting sustainable architecture and construction practices. As the issue of climate change becomes more pressing, the decisions made in selecting materials and designing buildings have a significant impact on the environment. Two key initiatives in the industry are leading the way: the AIA Materials Pledge and the LEED with…
You’re all set! EPD and MIR Option 2 Product Guide – January 2024 Update By downloading this resource, you’ll receive a PDF of the EPD and MIR Option 2 Product Guide – January 2024 Update. Download eBook Did you know Green Badger also has LEED documentation and construction ESG software? Get Started
As seen on green.org – Written by Dylan Welch: May 20, 2024 Green.org sat down with Tommy Linstroth, the founder and CEO of Green Badger, a leading SaaS provider simplifying sustainability and ESG in the built industry. Green Badger is accelerating environmentally responsible construction worldwide by equipping the built industry with affordable technology and the knowledge…
GREEN BADGER’S ESG PLATFORM Jobsite Energy Jobsite energy use comes in many forms – from temporary power for jobsite lighting to propane for site heating and gasoline and diesel for equipment. See the Platform Live Jobsite Energy Tracking and Reporting Tracking emissions from all the various energy types doesn’t have to be a spreadsheet nightmare….
Green Badger’s ESG Platform Wellness Wellness programs aren’t just for the office – they apply to those employees out in the field as well. Green Badger’s wellness module lets you create custom templates to validate wellness measures are successfully implemented and maintained. See the Platform Live Wellness Tracking and Reporting Whether participating in the Contractor’s…
Green Badger’s ESG Platform Water Water can be overlooked throughout the construction process. Whether it’s a municipal meter or water trucks arriving on site, capture your project’s water usage easily with Green Badger. See the Platform Live Water Tracking and Reporting From batch concrete to washout to watering from dust control and drinking water for…
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…
Green Badger’s esg platform M/WBE Minority and Women Business Entity (M/WBE) and local participation among a project’s subcontractor team is a growing requirement on many construction sites. Green Badger provides a user-friendly reporting mechanism to track subcontractor M/WBE participation and local labor use. See the Platform Live M/WBE Tracking and Reporting Subcontractors who fall under…
Last month, Green Badger and Jenn Taranto from STO Building Group gave a presentation on ESG in construction, covering important topics. The Construction Managers Association of America (CMAA) organized Focus 24, held in the vibrant city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from March 10-12, 2024. CMAA Focus 24 serves as a premier platform providing construction professionals with…
The general contractor gets a generic spec that says “Obtain EPDs where available,” but no strategy/guidance of where to look, or a spec that calls for a product with an HPD but it costs 20% more. That’s where this guide comes in. It’s a starting point for where to most easily and readily find products that meet the requirements for EPDs and MIR.
This session focuses on the importance of specification content in Division 1 as well as other technical sections, and how the requirements outlined can be improved from standard industry templates commonly used as starting points for projects.
Project specifications are a pretty important piece of the project documents, and are critical to ensuring sustainability goals will be met. Unfortunately, there are way too many generic specifications that don’t set up the project team for success. And that’s what they are supposed to do, right? Specifications don’t have to be generic – where…
