Background on LEED v5 Carbon Credits With the release of LEED v5, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has expanded its focus on carbon-related credits and prerequisites. Prerequisites are required by the USGBC to achieve your LEED certification. Credits are optional in the LEED scorecard. New credits and prerequisites specific to the construction scope include:…
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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The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification system has become the gold standard in sustainable construction practices worldwide. With LEED v5 scheduled to launch in 2025, general contractors, architects, and developers alike are eager to learn how this new version will impact their work. This next iteration of LEED aims to push the…
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A comprehensive overview of Green Badger’s LEED Resources for construction projects teams to utilize from site work to commissioning.
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…
Watch now! This is a recorded session of the August 2024 LEED Construction User Group.
What is LEED? You’ve probably heard the term thrown around at construction sites or in conversations about green buildings, but what is LEED exactly? LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a globally recognized certification system for green building. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED provides a framework for healthy,…
In the pursuit of LEED certification, maintaining accurate records and ensuring all documentation is up-to-date is crucial. This guide provides a comprehensive list of best practices to help you through the quality control process ensuring a successful LEED project close out. By following these steps, you can help ensure your project’s compliance with LEED standards…
