LEED
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…
Green Badger’s 2023 Annual Sustainability Report
2023 was a busy year for Green Badger – we launched our full ESG platform, spoke at events across the country, produced some great educational resources including the General Contractors Roadmap to ESG implementation as…
The Basics of Embodied Carbon
Embodied carbon is one of the hottest topics in the sustainable building industry, and for a good reason. 51% of carbon emissions from construction will be from embodied carbon between 2020 – 2050 (Architecture 2030)….
Sourcing Raw Materials – Extended Producer Responsibility Programs
The environmental impacts of landfill waste are rapidly escalating, and the building industry is a major contributor responsible for adding millions of tons of construction and demolition debris each year. To help counter this, there…
Unlocking the Key Role of Subcontractors in Achieving LEED Project Success
LEED projects are no walk in the park. They require organization, teamwork, and an understanding of the information needed for evaluating and certifying the project. Among the key players involved, subcontractors hold a vital role…
The Value of Green Badger: A Choosing By Advantages Example
Construction teams have to make dozens of decisions every single day to make sure that projects are delivered on time and under budget. The pressure to make the best decision possible can be daunting when…
Solving Common Waste Issues in Construction Waste Management
When working on a LEED project and aiming to achieve 2 points for Construction Waste Management, it’s important to be aware of common issues that may arise and hinder your efforts to earn these valuable…
The Vital Role of Subcontractors in LEED Projects
There’s a key group of professionals that play an important role in the LEED certification process that are often overlooked – the subcontractors. Designing and constructing a LEED certified building can be quite the complicated…
BPDO Optimization 101
There are credits in LEED that are no brainers, and then are credits that seem like no one can achieve. Up until the latest updates to LEED v4.1, the tough to achieve credits were the…
WELL Building Standard: An Overview
While there is some overlap with the historically industry-leading LEED standard, WELL provides a deep dive into a broader focus on health and well-being.
Get on the Path to Healthy Buildings With LEED Construction
The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred a new focus on how health and wellness issues can be proactively addressed through building design and green construction techniques.
LEED Airport Projects: Sustainability Is Taking Off in the Aviation World
When it comes to the value of sustainability and seeking green certification for construction projects, the sky is the limit.
