# Construction **URL:** https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/c/construction/20.md [Latest](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Construction category](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/about-the-construction-category/121)
**Author:** [@clf-admin](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/clf-admin)\ **Replies:** 0
This category includes topics about reducing the environmental impacts of construction operations by focusing on actions that contractors can take to reduce embodied carbon that results from the construction process, pri… --- ## [Innovation in Concrete Tilt Up Construction](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/innovation-in-concrete-tilt-up-construction/6490)
**Author:** [@ccovey1992](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/ccovey1992)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2026, 9:09am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/innovation-in-concrete-tilt-up-construction/6490 "2026-06-27T09:09:01Z")
Hi my name is Connor Covey and I am an Architectural Designer at Grimshaw in Los Angeles. Currently I am working on a project that is proposing tilt up concrete construction. I was curious if anybody could point me towar… --- ## [Estimating for Residential vs. Commercial Electrical Projects](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/estimating-for-residential-vs-commercial-electrical-projects/8399)
**Author:** [@rosecharlie](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/rosecharlie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/estimating-for-residential-vs-commercial-electrical-projects/8399 "2026-05-05T17:17:54Z")
I’m an electrical estimator building my real estate network, and I’d like to share my experience with this forum. Estimating for residential and commercial electrical projects is not the same. Early on, I treated them a… --- ## [Texas Cement Suppliers](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/texas-cement-suppliers/9318)
**Author:** [@yureislysuarez](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/yureislysuarez)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/texas-cement-suppliers/9318 "2026-04-27T17:23:14Z")
Hello community - My GC and structural designers are telling me that there is a Type 1L supply issue/shortage. Anyone experiencing the same? Thanks, --- ## [Title: Importance of Accurate Duct Estimating in HVAC Projects](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/title-importance-of-accurate-duct-estimating-in-hvac-projects/9313)
**Author:** [@AlonsoAlvaro](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/AlonsoAlvaro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/title-importance-of-accurate-duct-estimating-in-hvac-projects/9313 "2026-04-17T13:49:01Z")
Duct estimating services play a crucial role in modern HVAC construction projects, where accuracy and efficiency are essential for successful execution. These services involve calculating precise quantities of ductwork m… --- ## [Improving Cost Accuracy for Commercial Construction Projects](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/improving-cost-accuracy-for-commercial-construction-projects/9234)
**Author:** [@Olivia\_Emma](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Olivia_Emma)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/improving-cost-accuracy-for-commercial-construction-projects/9234 "2026-01-09T13:53:14Z")
Accurate cost estimation is critical for the success of any commercial construction project. From budgeting and scheduling to resource allocation, understanding project costs upfront can save both time and money. With de… --- ## [How to estimate costs for low-carbon construction projects?](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/how-to-estimate-costs-for-low-carbon-construction-projects/9175)
**Author:** [@AlleyJone](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/AlleyJone)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2025, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/how-to-estimate-costs-for-low-carbon-construction-projects/9175 "2025-10-08T13:23:19Z")
I work as a home construction estimator and I want to learn how to include low-carbon materials and techniques in my cost estimates. How do you calculate costs for green building or carbon-friendly construction? Are ther… --- ## [Best Lumber Estimating Tools](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/best-lumber-estimating-tools/9059)
**Author:** [@Sadie\_Adeline](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Sadie_Adeline)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2025, 6:35am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/best-lumber-estimating-tools/9059 "2025-08-02T06:35:16Z")
I’m a construction estimator concentrating on lumber projects. I want to talk to you about my experience with this forum. In the beginning, I had to find the best tools for the estimates which was a tough process. Previ… --- ## [How to find emission factors for recycled concrete aggregate](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/how-to-find-emission-factors-for-recycled-concrete-aggregate/8897)
**Author:** [@candacep](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/candacep)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/how-to-find-emission-factors-for-recycled-concrete-aggregate/8897 "2025-07-11T17:57:40Z")
Hi everyone, I am trying to learn how to compare the embodied carbon of concrete with natural aggregate vs concrete with onsite recycled aggregate. I found CarbonStar, which provides the methodology. But I don’t know whe… --- ## [How to include carbon contribution in the Revit linked models using Tally?](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/how-to-include-carbon-contribution-in-the-revit-linked-models-using-tally/7964)
**Author:** [@fange](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/fange)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 11:54am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/how-to-include-carbon-contribution-in-the-revit-linked-models-using-tally/7964 "2025-05-14T11:54:39Z")
Hi all, I am wondering what are your methodologies pulling multiple Revit models elements and combined them in one Tally analysis model? For example, if I were a architect and I get structural model in Revit. How do I c… --- ## [Estimation Services](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/estimation-services/8886)
**Author:** [@ChristopherBonilla](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/ChristopherBonilla)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 10:28am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/estimation-services/8886 "2025-05-13T10:28:51Z")
Can anyone recommend the best drywall estimating services in USA? --- ## [Construction and Demolition Recycling as a way to Reduce Carbon](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/construction-and-demolition-recycling-as-a-way-to-reduce-carbon/8231)
**Author:** [@evavanatta](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/evavanatta)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2025, 10:33am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/construction-and-demolition-recycling-as-a-way-to-reduce-carbon/8231 "2025-08-08T10:33:14Z")
Hi all! I work for a construction and demolition recycling company and we are trying to assist our customers with their decarbonization goals. I know that diverting waste from the landfill and preventing virgin resource… --- ## [When should you engage your contractor and concrete supplier about low-carbon mix design?](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/when-should-you-engage-your-contractor-and-concrete-supplier-about-low-carbon-mix-design/4109)
**Author:** [@Luke-Lombardi](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Luke-Lombardi)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2024, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/when-should-you-engage-your-contractor-and-concrete-supplier-about-low-carbon-mix-design/4109 "2024-05-13T17:01:42Z")
Hi CLF Community! Reaching out on behalf of SEAOSC for a project where the Sustainable Design and Concrete Committees are teaming up to collect and share best practices to help engineers initiate the conversation around… --- ## [Master Builders Solutions® and Climate Earth™ partner to bring instant EPDs to Ready-mix Producers](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/master-builders-solutions-and-climate-earth-partner-to-bring-instant-epds-to-ready-mix-producers/7198)
**Author:** [@climateearth](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/climateearth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 12:03am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/master-builders-solutions-and-climate-earth-partner-to-bring-instant-epds-to-ready-mix-producers/7198 "2023-09-28T00:03:29Z")
The custom Master Builders Solutions EPD Generator™ is available now. Construction is being redefined by sustainability and Master Builders Solutions is responding by partnering with Climate Earth to offer Master Builde… --- ## [Sourcing Instant, Reliable, Bid-Ready EPDs is Easy with Climate Earth | EPDs Made Easy](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/sourcing-instant-reliable-bid-ready-epds-is-easy-with-climate-earth-epds-made-easy/6969)
**Author:** [@climateearth](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/climateearth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/sourcing-instant-reliable-bid-ready-epds-is-easy-with-climate-earth-epds-made-easy/6969 "2023-07-19T18:20:30Z")
Need #EPDs? With the demand for #lowcarbonconcrete increasing, as a result of more and more legislation on federal, state and regional levels being enacted, #concreteproducers can take advantage of tax breaks and the opp… --- ## [Recommendations for spec writers - section 017419-AB](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/recommendations-for-spec-writers-section-017419-ab/6759)
**Author:** [@lindseyengh](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/lindseyengh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 9:23am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/recommendations-for-spec-writers-section-017419-ab/6759 "2023-05-16T09:23:38Z")
Hello - seeking recommendations for spec writers. Particularly looking to revamp a template for section 017419-AB, targeting source separation, salvage, reuse and waste reduction per square foot through prefab, modular c… --- ## [What is Causing the Sudden Rise of EPDs?](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/what-is-causing-the-sudden-rise-of-epds/5884)
**Author:** [@climateearth](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/climateearth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/what-is-causing-the-sudden-rise-of-epds/5884 "2022-09-16T19:13:29Z")
This informative article in Concrete InFocus by: Chris Erickson, President & Chief Executive Officer, Climate Earth, Inc., Katie Poss, Director Sustainability Initiatives, NRMCA; and Lionel Lemay, Executive Vice Presiden… --- ## [Estimated emissions for construction equipment](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/estimated-emissions-for-construction-equipment/5476)
**Author:** [@Luke-Lombardi](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Luke-Lombardi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/estimated-emissions-for-construction-equipment/5476 "2022-06-21T14:09:24Z")
CLF Community and particularly the GC brain trust, I’m wondering if there’s a good LCA tool out there for estimating lifetime emissions of construction equipment or at least the information needed to estimate these emis… --- ## [Sustainable Material Suppliers in the Philadelphia Region](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/sustainable-material-suppliers-in-the-philadelphia-region/4701)
**Author:** [@jharmony](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/jharmony)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2022, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/sustainable-material-suppliers-in-the-philadelphia-region/4701 "2022-05-13T21:03:51Z")
I started a list of material suppliers in the Philadelphia region found Here I’m hoping this helps builders/contractors in the region avoid hours of research. If anyone has any other suppliers they think should be on th… --- ## [Embodied carbon of formwork in construction](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/embodied-carbon-of-formwork-in-construction/5295)
**Author:** [@kquan](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/kquan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/embodied-carbon-of-formwork-in-construction/5295 "2022-05-02T16:36:33Z")
I’m trying to determine the embodied carbon of a new construction and was wondering if formwork has a significant contribution during construction. I understand that it is reusable, but is the formwork of an entire proje… --- ## [Material Quantity Reporting Requirments](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/material-quantity-reporting-requirments/5061)
**Author:** [@ewborchers](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/ewborchers)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2022, 4:12am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/material-quantity-reporting-requirments/5061 "2022-03-17T04:12:00Z")
I’m interested in including material quantity reporting as a project requirement for the general contractor. Does anyone have guidance/ideas/examples of such requirements: In specifications issued by the design team? I… --- ## [General Services Administration invites input on low-carbon concrete](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/general-services-administration-invites-input-on-low-carbon-concrete/4986)
**Author:** [@climateearth](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/climateearth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/general-services-administration-invites-input-on-low-carbon-concrete/4986 "2022-02-23T23:07:58Z")
If you are part of the concrete industry, you have an opportunity to influence the GSA’s perspective on concrete and low embodied carbon products. The General Services Administration aims to gather information on concret… --- ## [Climate Earth offers their latest EPD Generator: EPD Advantage™](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/climate-earth-offers-their-latest-epd-generator-epd-advantage/4939)
**Author:** [@climateearth](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/climateearth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2022, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/climate-earth-offers-their-latest-epd-generator-epd-advantage/4939 "2022-02-17T18:13:11Z")
The world’s most advanced system for EPD Generation and Mix Optimization. Climate Earth extends the proven Essential EPD Generator™ to include advanced analytics that help concrete producers design lower carbon mixes us… --- ## [World Cement Association, Clinker Factor podcast #18: Everything you should know about low carbon construction](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/world-cement-association-clinker-factor-podcast-18-everything-you-should-know-about-low-carbon-construction/4749)
**Author:** [@climateearth](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/climateearth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2022, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/world-cement-association-clinker-factor-podcast-18-everything-you-should-know-about-low-carbon-construction/4749 "2022-01-27T21:04:21Z")
Herb Burton, Regional VP and General Manager, US Concrete, speaks about the need for collaboration between owners, architects, engineers and concrete producers in low carbon construction and how it’s becoming so easy to … --- ## [Data sharing with a language for carbon declarations](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/data-sharing-with-a-language-for-carbon-declarations/4726)
**Author:** [@nickgogerty](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/nickgogerty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2022, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/data-sharing-with-a-language-for-carbon-declarations/4726 "2022-01-13T17:49:01Z")
Hello, we are developing an open source declarative language for product carbon and looking for industry schema/taxonomies used to describe products. Specifically we are looking for taxonomies used to share data about… --- ## [Collecting construction site activity data for LCA project](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/collecting-construction-site-activity-data-for-lca-project/3850)
**Author:** [@mahboobeh0](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/mahboobeh0)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2021, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/collecting-construction-site-activity-data-for-lca-project/3850 "2021-12-29T14:46:33Z")
Has anyone collected construction site activity data to create a custom construction LCA? If so, would you let me know how it went-could I interview you to learn more? --- ## [National Ready Mix Concrete’s investment in CNG fleet to reduce greenhouse gas emissions](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/national-ready-mix-concrete-s-investment-in-cng-fleet-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions/4460)
**Author:** [@climateearth](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/climateearth)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2021, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/national-ready-mix-concrete-s-investment-in-cng-fleet-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions/4460 "2021-12-17T21:56:55Z")
National Ready Mix Concrete Co significantly reduces carbon in their concrete production equation by transitioning 120 vehicles (mixers, dumps and tankers) from diesel to compressed renewable natural gas (CNG/RNG) as its… --- ## [Built – how builders can do so much to reduce embodied carbon](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/built-how-builders-can-do-so-much-to-reduce-embodied-carbon/4217)
**Author:** [@will.nash](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/will.nash)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2021, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/built-how-builders-can-do-so-much-to-reduce-embodied-carbon/4217 "2021-09-22T20:33:36Z")
I came across this article and am reading through the associated report. Great to see construction industry sharing their lessons learned. --- ## [Decarbonizing in construction goes mainstream](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/decarbonizing-in-construction-goes-mainstream/4047)
**Author:** [@climateearth](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/climateearth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2021, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/decarbonizing-in-construction-goes-mainstream/4047 "2021-08-20T23:55:44Z")
A lot has been talked about and done in the concrete industry to reduce carbon, but embodied carbon in construction has been somewhat of a niche in the world of sustainability, so it is fascinating to see the issue picke… --- ## [Resources for Material Selection](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/resources-for-material-selection/2975)
**Author:** [@jharmony](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/jharmony)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/resources-for-material-selection/2975 "2021-03-11T18:56:32Z")
I’m a residential builder who has recently been looking for resources the are easy to use and will quickly help me make decisions that will help reduce the embodied carbon of future projects. I haven’t found many that a… [Next page](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/c/construction/20.md?page=1)