The End of Building Flush-Outs: LEED v5’s New IAQ Testing Requirements Explained

LEED v5 eliminates building flush-outs and replaces them with performance-based pre-occupancy IAQ testing. Learn what the two compliance paths mean for timelines, budgets and building health.

Alessandro14 September 2026

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Beyond the Blueprint: How Real-Time 3D Modeling Cuts Construction Waste

Real-time 3D modeling helps construction teams cut waste, sharpen material orders, and reduce costly rework. See how BIM supports greener builds.

Lou Farrell14 August 2026

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Sustainable Urban Design: What a Manchester Research Room Taught Me

This summer I presented at Livable Cities 2026, the AMPS conference hosted by the University of Salford in Manchester. While I attended the conference as a researcher, I found the conversations and conclusions from the event incredibly valuable to my…

Jade Wong29 July 2026

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Biodiversity in green building: lessons from Hong Kong’s nature push

I spent two days this June at the 2026 Hong Kong International Nature-based Solutions (NbS) Action Week, and I came away with one idea I keep returning to: a green space can look full of life and still be ecologically…

Jade Wong27 July 2026

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Jobsite Waste Management: Modular Cuts Debris · BEE

Excavator with hydraulic breaker beside a steel skip and piles of twisted girders and concrete rubble on a demolition jobsite . An active demolition jobsite shows an excavator, a rusted steel skip and mounds of concrete rubble and scrap girders,…

Lou Farrell24 July 2026

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LEED v4 Registration Closes June 30: Should You Switch to v5 or Rush to Register?

Whether to register under LEED v4 or switch to LEED v5 depends primarily on where the design stands today. Not the deadline alone. For most commercial projects, the window to register under LEED v4 closes June 30, 2027, following an…

Rose Morrison26 June 2026

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Beyond Surface Compliance: Why GREENGUARD vs. FloorScore Distinctions Matter in WELL Building Certification

The WELL certification ensures a building supports the well-being of occupants. In addition to designing a mechanical ventilation system and installing sensors to detect and remove toxins from finished spaces, it’s equally critical to limit exposure to harmful volatile organic…

Rose Morrison8 May 2026

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LEED & WELL Certification: How Sunrooms, Windows, and Basements Affect Building Envelope Testing in 2026

In 2026, building a high-performance home isn't just about good design — it’s about proven results. Certifications like LEED home certification and WELL building certification now focus heavily on how a home actually performs once it’s built. At the center…

Rose Morrison8 May 2026

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Clean Lungs, Green Builds: Healthier Indoor Air Quality Through Silica-Free Practices

Indoor air quality is an important factor in modern construction and shapes how today’s buildings are designed and made. Attention is increasingly turning to construction materials and methods as standards around sustainability and health tighten. Silica is a common by-product…

Lou Farrell8 May 2026

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Preserving Historic Buildings Sustainably: The Role of Materials Analysis

Source: Photo by Jerry Wei on UnsplashThere is tension between historical buildings and environmental regulations. As important as the cultural weight of historical architecture is, maintaining its structure over long periods often results in considerable waste and carbon emissions. Yet…

Lou Farrell6 May 2026

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