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**Author:** [@akell](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/akell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/embodied-carbon-materials-specialist-for-buildings-denver-based/9251 "2026-01-27T17:39:35Z")
Burns & McDonnell is hiring an Embodied Carbon & Materials Specialist, based in Denver, CO. This role is great for someone earlier on in their career who has some experience in embodied carbon and WBLCA modeling. --- ## [Meeting Recording: 2025-12-16 MEP2040 Engagement and Communications Working Group Zoom Meeting](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/meeting-recording-2025-12-16-mep2040-engagement-and-communications-working-group-zoom-meeting/9249)
**Author:** [@paulherron](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/paulherron)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/meeting-recording-2025-12-16-mep2040-engagement-and-communications-working-group-zoom-meeting/9249 "2026-01-26T21:23:39Z")
Passcode: JTL0QE+& --- ## [Embedding Embodied Carbon in Washington’s Building Code: Process, Policy, and Practice](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/embedding-embodied-carbon-in-washington-s-building-code-process-policy-and-practice/9244)
**Author:** [@Yamini\_Bhatt](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Yamini_Bhatt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/embedding-embodied-carbon-in-washington-s-building-code-process-policy-and-practice/9244 "2026-01-15T19:58:44Z")
Hello Seattle CLF Hub members! Join us online this Thursday, January 15 at noon for a Carbon Leadership Forum–Seattle Hub presentation on how a bill and code proposals becomes Washington law. The presentation will focus… --- ## [Freelance Construction Estimating for Accurate Project Costs](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/freelance-construction-estimating-for-accurate-project-costs/9239)
**Author:** [@Olivia\_Emma](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Olivia_Emma)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/freelance-construction-estimating-for-accurate-project-costs/9239 "2026-01-14T13:14:21Z")
Accurate cost estimation is the foundation of every successful construction project. With increasing competition and tight deadlines, contractors and builders need flexible and reliable estimating solutions to stay ahead… --- ## [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… --- ## [EIFS - Are there comparisons/studies about this?](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/eifs-are-there-comparisons-studies-about-this/9220)
**Author:** [@yureislysuarez](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/yureislysuarez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/eifs-are-there-comparisons-studies-about-this/9220 "2026-01-05T16:45:06Z")
Has anyone investigated or compared EIFS through EC lenses? Thanks, --- ## [EPD vs Ecoinvent - Variability in carbon footprint of stainless steel](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/epd-vs-ecoinvent-variability-in-carbon-footprint-of-stainless-steel/4988)
**Author:** [@curi83](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/curi83)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/epd-vs-ecoinvent-variability-in-carbon-footprint-of-stainless-steel/4988 "2025-12-02T13:59:45Z")
Hello together I hope I am adressing this question in the right forum: To calculate several categories including steel, we use Ecoinvent Database. Now for Stainless Steel, Ecoinvent latest Database give me the followi… --- ## [New updates to Natural Building 2027 IRC Appendices](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/new-updates-to-natural-building-2027-irc-appendices/9218)
**Author:** [@HempcreteQueen](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/HempcreteQueen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 2:41am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/new-updates-to-natural-building-2027-irc-appendices/9218 "2025-12-02T02:41:58Z")
By Martin Hammer Natural Building code experts received two approvals and one thumbs-down for appendix updates submitted for approval at the International Residential Code Committee Week in Cleveland last month. Berkel… --- ## [Meeting Recording: 2025-11-25 MEP2040 Engagement and Communications Working Group Zoom Meeting](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/meeting-recording-2025-11-25-mep2040-engagement-and-communications-working-group-zoom-meeting/9214)
**Author:** [@paulherron](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/paulherron)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/meeting-recording-2025-11-25-mep2040-engagement-and-communications-working-group-zoom-meeting/9214 "2025-11-25T20:26:27Z")
Passcode: 2BG\*EPb8 --- ## [Meeting Recording: 2025-11-04 MEP2040 Engagement and Communications Working Group Zoom Meeting](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/meeting-recording-2025-11-04-mep2040-engagement-and-communications-working-group-zoom-meeting/9213)
**Author:** [@paulherron](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/paulherron)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 3:25am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/meeting-recording-2025-11-04-mep2040-engagement-and-communications-working-group-zoom-meeting/9213 "2025-11-25T03:25:35Z")
Passcode: iwY#726& --- ## [CLF Nashville Hub](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/clf-nashville-hub/2750)
**Author:** [@kposs](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/kposs)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/clf-nashville-hub/2750 "2025-11-20T23:07:29Z")
The CLF Nashville Hub has officially launched! If you are in the middle Tennessee area and would like to connect and stay up to date on events, please join our LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12498251/ --- ## [Hemp Building Materials Hold Their Own at Greenbuild in Los Angeles](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/hemp-building-materials-hold-their-own-at-greenbuild-in-los-angeles/9209)
**Author:** [@HempcreteQueen](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/HempcreteQueen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 1:57am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/hemp-building-materials-hold-their-own-at-greenbuild-in-los-angeles/9209 "2025-11-11T01:57:11Z")
At this year’s Greenbuild Conference and Expo, held Nov. 4–7 in Los Angeles, bio-based building materials took the spotlight — both on the show floor and in one of the conference’s most crowded sessions. As sustainabilit… --- ## [Zero Operational HVAC Waste + Embodied Carbon](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/zero-operational-hvac-waste-embodied-carbon/7277)
**Author:** [@brianalessi](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/brianalessi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2025, 5:13am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/zero-operational-hvac-waste-embodied-carbon/7277 "2025-11-10T05:13:43Z")
I’m working with several clients that have zero operational waste goals that are tied to reductions in embodied carbon. One of the objectives of these zero waste programs is to integrate waste generated as part of typic… --- ## [Potential Topics for Content: Refrigerant Collection & Destruction](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/potential-topics-for-content-refrigerant-collection-destruction/9196)
**Author:** [@paulherron](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/paulherron)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/potential-topics-for-content-refrigerant-collection-destruction/9196 "2025-11-07T17:30:33Z")
For further discussion… What do we need to know and understand about this potential approach to collection and destruction of refrigerants? What are the “business as usual” approaches to collecting outdated refrigerant… --- ## [Potential Topics for Content: ILFI has included MEP 2040 Commitment a pathway to compliance for one of their programs](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/potential-topics-for-content-ilfi-has-included-mep-2040-commitment-a-pathway-to-compliance-for-one-of-their-programs/9198)
**Author:** [@paulherron](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/paulherron)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 1:17am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/potential-topics-for-content-ilfi-has-included-mep-2040-commitment-a-pathway-to-compliance-for-one-of-their-programs/9198 "2025-11-05T01:17:40Z")
I’d like to follow-up with a contact at ILFI to explore jointly promoting. Can anyone on the team comment on or investigate why this pathway would be more desirable than other pathways? Can we identify firms that would… --- ## [Potential Audiences or Allies: EPD Databases and Aggregators](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/potential-audiences-or-allies-epd-databases-and-aggregators/9197)
**Author:** [@paulherron](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/paulherron)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2025, 12:17am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/potential-audiences-or-allies-epd-databases-and-aggregators/9197 "2025-11-04T00:17:24Z")
From a dialogue with Josh Jacobs… Program Operator Listings www.UL.com/spot - search by manufacturer, product type and by EPD https://listings.nsf.org/#/certified-products-systems#/certified-products-systems?category… --- ## [Six Predictions for 2025 in the Hemp Building Industry](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/six-predictions-for-2025-in-the-hemp-building-industry/8516)
**Author:** [@HempcreteQueen](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/HempcreteQueen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2025, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/six-predictions-for-2025-in-the-hemp-building-industry/8516 "2025-10-29T15:20:37Z")
We’re sticking out our neck at HempBuild Mag and trying to predict what will happen in the wonderful and confusing hemp building industry in the new year. What’s ahead for 2025? We’re predicting big projects, architect … --- ## [October 2025 NGO/Government Roundtable on Embodied Carbon](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/october-2025-ngo-government-roundtable-on-embodied-carbon/9182)
**Author:** [@andrewhimesclf](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/andrewhimesclf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/october-2025-ngo-government-roundtable-on-embodied-carbon/9182 "2025-10-14T21:58:13Z")
The NGO/Government Roundtable has the following objectives: Share news, strategic plans, resources, and tools related to embodied carbon. Report planning and future dates for conferences, webinars, and meetings. Inspire… --- ## [Fabric Ducts vs Galvanized](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/fabric-ducts-vs-galvanized/9179)
**Author:** [@stan](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/stan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/fabric-ducts-vs-galvanized/9179 "2025-10-14T19:48:14Z")
Has anyone looked at embodied carbon of fabric vs galvanized duct. Im super new to EPD’s and a little confused. My understanding is that the EPD’s report per unit weight of product so its a bit tricky to compare 1kg of f… --- ## [Survey on LCA & EPDs: Help One Click LCA's Carbon Experts 2026 Report](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/survey-on-lca-epds-help-one-click-lcas-carbon-experts-2026-report/9177)
**Author:** [@Mel](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Mel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2025, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/survey-on-lca-epds-help-one-click-lcas-carbon-experts-2026-report/9177 "2025-10-09T12:40:21Z")
One Click LCA’s annual report helps thousands of manufacturing and AEC professionals stay up to date with industry trends and carbon benchmarks. Take the survey and contribute to 2026 industry standards. Take a look at i… --- ## [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… --- ## [Specification Templates with Embodied Carbon Performance](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/specification-templates-with-embodied-carbon-performance/8081)
**Author:** [@SFischer](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/SFischer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/specification-templates-with-embodied-carbon-performance/8081 "2025-09-29T22:41:58Z")
The Minnesota CLF chapter’s Specification Subgroup @hub-minn recently collaborated on a draft set of specification templates incorporating embodied carbon requirements into product performance and action submittals. This… --- ## [The Carbon Reporting Revolution Is Here](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/the-carbon-reporting-revolution-is-here/9162)
**Author:** [@Zee\_S](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Zee_S)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/the-carbon-reporting-revolution-is-here/9162 "2025-09-24T17:31:23Z")
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Zee, and I am with NoCarbon.ai (a london based climate tech startup) and it’s a real pleasure to be part of the forum. We have developed a tool that cuts 90 % of the carbon … --- ## [Type 1L cement - causing higher conductivity?](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/type-1l-cement-causing-higher-conductivity/9124)
**Author:** [@JLee\_SF](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/JLee_SF)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 1:27am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/type-1l-cement-causing-higher-conductivity/9124 "2025-09-05T01:27:08Z")
We had a concrete slab that had some static flooring installed. The install passed as a conductive floor but failed as a dissipative floor. The mix contains type 1L cement and it was discussed that the increased amount o… --- ## [CLF Seattle and LA Tool User Groups Merge to Form West Coast LCA Tool User Group](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/clf-seattle-and-la-tool-user-groups-merge-to-form-west-coast-lca-tool-user-group/9074)
**Author:** [@heyslivers](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/heyslivers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/clf-seattle-and-la-tool-user-groups-merge-to-form-west-coast-lca-tool-user-group/9074 "2025-09-03T21:38:29Z")
Dear colleagues and LCA practitioners, We are excited to announce that, with the support of the Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF) HQ, the Seattle and Los Angeles LCA Tool User Groups will be merging to form a single, expand… --- ## [Rebar Specifications](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/rebar-specifications/9112)
**Author:** [@aaron.vaden-youmans](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/aaron.vaden-youmans)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/rebar-specifications/9112 "2025-08-26T17:44:11Z")
Quick Question: I have a large project in SoCal that includes the following rebar spec language: “Average recycled steel content such that the post-consumer recycled content plus one-half of the pre-consumer recycled co… --- ## [Webinar: How to win bids on big tech and data center projects](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/webinar-how-to-win-bids-on-big-tech-and-data-center-projects/9088)
**Author:** [@Mel](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Mel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/webinar-how-to-win-bids-on-big-tech-and-data-center-projects/9088 "2025-08-12T13:22:58Z")
Are you ready to meet the carbon data demands of big tech buyers? Meta, Google, Amazon, and other tech giants are investing billions in hyperscale data centers, but if your products don’t have environmental product decl… --- ## [Smart Flooring Choices for Every Room – What’s Your Go-To? Description:](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/smart-flooring-choices-for-every-room-what-s-your-go-to-description/9070)
**Author:** [@Michel\_Zark](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Michel_Zark)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2025, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/smart-flooring-choices-for-every-room-what-s-your-go-to-description/9070 "2025-08-06T13:08:14Z")
I am looking forward to making some improvements and would love to talk to anyone who has a recent experience in remodeling or constructing their own house. It is just so mind-boggling to see those floor types-carpet, LV… --- ## [DesignLCA plugin for Archicad](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/designlca-plugin-for-archicad/9066)
**Author:** [@LamarRhoades](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/LamarRhoades)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/designlca-plugin-for-archicad/9066 "2025-08-04T23:27:37Z")
Are there others using DesignLCA plugin for Archicad as a LCA analysis tool? Our firm came across it recently and it seems robust but requires some upfront work. We have been using the BEAM calculator primarily, though i… --- ## [Material Carbon Emissions Guide for residential designers and builders](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/material-carbon-emissions-guide-for-residential-designers-and-builders/5190)
**Author:** [@chris1](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/chris1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/material-carbon-emissions-guide-for-residential-designers-and-builders/5190 "2025-08-04T13:29:15Z")
Hi again! One last recent document, produced by Builders for Climate Action and the City of Nelson, BC. This is a “Material Carbon Emissions Guide” that Nelson is providing to designers, builders, retailers and the publ… [Previous page](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/latest.md) [Next page](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/latest.md?page=2)