LEED v5 for Construction & Contractors: Delivering High-Performance Projects on the Jobsite

Name: LEED v5 for Construction & Contractors: Delivering High-Performance Projects on the Jobsite
Start: 2026-07-09T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-07-09T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Virtual Event

July 9 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

LEED v5 for Construction & Contractors: Delivering High-Performance Projects on the Jobsite on Thursday, July 9th, 2026 from 12:00pm-1:00pm

About the Training
As LEED v5 raises the bar for performance, transparency, and accountability, contractors are playing a more central role than ever in achieving certification outcomes. This session explores how construction teams directly influence credit achievement through jobsite practices, documentation workflows, and early collaboration with design teams.

Designed for general contractors, construction managers, and trade partners, this webinar will break down what’s new in LEED v5 and what it means in practice—from aligning with frameworks like the Contractor’s Commitment to managing construction-phase requirements such as waste diversion, indoor air quality (IAQ), and ESG reporting.

Through real-world insights and implementation strategies, presenters will highlight how proactive contractor engagement can reduce risk, streamline compliance, and drive measurable sustainability outcomes on LEED v5 projects.

This webinar is eligible for 1 AIA LU / HSW and LEED-specific (pending approval) continuing education credits.

This is a live, online training led by Jennifer Taranto from STO Building Group and Kristin Brubaker from Green Badger.

Jennifer Taranto serves as Vice President of Sustainability at STO Building Group and brings over 25 years of experience in commercial real estate and construction. Passionate about reducing environmental impact, she drives STOBG’s internal sustainability strategy, helps clients define CSR goals, guides project teams to achieve milestones, and supports efforts to lower costs and emissions. A founder of Built Environment Plus, Jennifer is a recognized leader in sustainable construction. Her accolades include WELL AP (2018), WELL Faculty (2019–2021), and LEED Fellow (2023). A sought-after speaker, she holds a B.Sc. in Construction Engineering from North Carolina State University.

Kristin Brubaker is the Head of Sustainable Construction Solutions at Green Badger, where she helps the construction industry move faster and smarter on LEED, embodied carbon tracking, ESG, and green building certifications through software and education built specifically for AEC professionals. She has spent most of her career as the person construction teams call when they have a LEED question, a sustainability goal they’re not sure how to hit, or a project that needs someone who actually understands the job site. She built that foundation over nearly four years at Whiting-Turner as their Sustainability Practice Coordinator, supporting projects with LEED, Net Zero, and embodied carbon goals while leading the company’s health, wellness, and sustainability initiatives. Outside of work, Kristin serves on the Board of Directors of Green Building United.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand how LEED v5 elevates the role of contractors in achieving certification outcomes
2. Identify key construction-phase credits and requirements impacted by jobsite practices and execution
3. Apply practical strategies for managing LEED documentation, data tracking, and compliance workflows
4. Explain how early collaboration and frameworks like the Contractor’s Commitment support project success

Funding Grants Available: Submit by June 18th, 2026

The Express Grant is designed to help businesses respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding.
You could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application.

Course ID#: C-15435
Course Provider: Built Environment Plus
Course Cost: $25 per course per trainee

Express Grant Eligibility

Employers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts, W-2 employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training date. The following documentation is required to apply:

Signed Form W-9
Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, dated within 6 months from the date of application submission
Certificate of Compliance from the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) that is not expired on the date of application submission

The contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement.

*Review the BE+ Workforce Training Grant webpage for additional eligibility requirements and other updates made by the Commonwealth Corporation.

Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy

Full refunds are available only if written notice is provided 7 days prior to course start date. There will be no refund if less than one week’s notice is given.

Please note: Full refunds will be issued less the standard processing fee. In general, rescheduling is always preferred over refunds. Registration transfers are only allowed for rescheduling to a future training and cannot be transferred between individuals.

Don’t see a financial assistance option that meets your needs? Reach out to education@builtenvironmentplus.org to learn more about leveraging the opportunities available to you. Bulk discounts are available for 5 or more attendees at once.

BE+ is committed to providing accessible events. If you have a disability and require accommodation in order to fully participate, please indicate in your registration and we will reach out to you. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

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