How Much Does an HPD Cost? (Preparation, Verification, Renewal)

Quick answer: what does an HPD cost? There is no set price for a Health Product Declaration (HPD). Cost depends on the scope of each project: the more ingredients and suppliers a product has, the more an HPD costs; the…

Where Can WELL APs Earn Free Continuing Education Hours Online?

WELL APs must report 30 continuing education hours every two years: 24 general CE hours and 6 WELL-specific hours, administered by GBCI. GreenCE, Inc., an AIA Education Provider and USGBC Education Partner, offers free online courses that award GBCI general…

Advancing Sustainability: LEED v5 and Health Product Declarations (HPDs)

As the world's focus on environmental sustainability intensifies, the construction industry plays a crucial role in driving positive change. Among the leading sustainability certifications for buildings, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) stands tall, promoting green practices, reducing environmental…

Insider Secrets: Manufacturers Need HPDs For Specification

As the demand for LEED certified buildings continues to rise, manufacturers face a significant challenge: getting their products specified for these prestigious projects. HPDs have become a game-changer for manufacturers aiming to secure their position for green building projects. With…

Specification Edge: How HPDs Help Product Manufacturers

Health Product Declarations (HPDs) can help building product manufacturers get their products specified. HPDs offer several benefits that can help influence design professionals to specify certain products that meet their sustainability goals. HPDs can help manufacturers with the following: Meeting…

New Opportunities For Product Manufacturers: HPD Open Standard Version 2.3 Released

Building product manufacturers have new opportunities with the release of HPD Open Standard Version 2.3.   The new HPD Version 2.3 emphasizes advances in data quality and consistency, and automation of new data screening options. Building product manufacturers that want to…