Navigating LEED credentials can feel overwhelming when you're trying to advance your career while managing project deadlines and client expectations. With two distinct credential paths—LEED Green Associate and LEED AP—design and construction professionals face critical decisions about which credential aligns…
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Embodied carbon is the silent threat in buildings because it represents the hidden environmental impact of a structure, encompassing emissions from material production, construction, and disposal. It's often overshadowed by operational carbon, but its cumulative effect on climate change and…
The COVID-19 Pandemic has significantly affected the construction industry. Construction starts have plummeted for projects, bidding has become more competitive, and industry professionals continue to navigate the complexities brought upon us by COVID-19. The pandemic has caused short-term and long-term…
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Health Product Declarations (HPDs) are one of the primary specification tools for AEC firms working on LEED v4 projects. The most influential design firms in the country request HPDs for projects and in some cases demand them for specification! Building product manufacturers who have complied with HPD requests find an increased opportunity for specification. Thousands of HPDs have now been published and are available on the HPDC Public Repository.
