LEED v4

Roofing Manufacturers Join the Environmental-Product-Declaration Movement

Jim Hoff

July 23, 2015

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Many building-material manufacturers are developing and publishing third-party certified EPDs.

USGBC Announces Extension of LEED 2009

November 7, 2014

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Extension offers the green building industry additional time to prepare for the newest version of LEED.

Disclosure: The Newest Dimension in Green Building

New Tools Like EPDs and HPDs Add Opportunities as Well as Challenges for Building Designers

Jim Hoff

March 7, 2014

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Whether you’re perusing the latest edition of an architectural magazine or viewing an online green building blog, the word disclosure is certain to catch your eye.

LEED v4 Passes Ballot, Will Launch This Fall

July 12, 2013

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The newest version of the LEED green building rating system moves toward an official market launch at Greenbuild 2013.

Is This a LEED Roof?

Jim Hoff

November 2, 2012

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For roofing professionals, one of the biggest challenges of the LEED Green Building System has been the common misconception that there is something called a “LEED roof.”

Content Is King: LEED, Follow or Get Out of the Way

Chris King

June 8, 2012

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The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently announced that it will delay the ballot on LEED 2012 until June 1, 2013.

USGBC Announces Changes to LEED 2012

June 5, 2012

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In response to concerns raised by members, core LEED users and stakeholders, and in an effort to provide the marketplace a view of the full LEED program experience.