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construction product EPD

Every clca article tagged “construction product EPD” — 7 technical pieces covering the topic from methodology, standards interpretation and practical application angles.

7 articles

2026-08-0410 min readSectors

Ceramics LCA: firing energy, thickness and heat recovery

One line decides ceramic impact: the kiln. What glazing, drying and thin-body technology actually do to the total.

2026-05-289 min read

EPD requirements in tenders: green public procurement and private specifications

EPDs are shifting from marketing document to tender pre-qualification requirement. How specifications are written, and how to meet them.

2026-05-2710 min read

BIM and LCA integration: from the model to embodied carbon

A BIM model already contains a bill of quantities. The real obstacle to connecting it to LCA is not software but material mapping.

2026-05-2611 min read

Carbon optimisation through material selection: where to start

Trying to optimise every material wastes effort. The Pareto distribution, the weight of the structure and the five decisions that actually move the number.

2026-05-239 min read

BREEAM Mat 01: how the life cycle impacts credit works

BREEAM assesses materials by building element rather than one by one. The logic of Mat 01 and what it means for a manufacturer.

2026-05-2210 min read

EPD credits in LEED: which document earns which points

LEED's materials credits tie points directly to product EPDs. The different weight of product-specific and industry-average EPDs, and embodied carbon reduction.

2026-05-1911 min read

What is embodied carbon? Definition, boundaries and benchmarks at building scale

As operational carbon falls, embodied carbon has become the dominant share. Which modules count, and which benchmarks apply?