The road construction industry is exploring the use of environmental product declarations
(EPDs) as a communication tool and their implementation in green public procurement …

Environmental product declaration (EPD) is a valuable data source for building sustainability
assessment. Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a critical element of EPD development, and it …

Life cycle indicators are essential for supporting decisions to decarbonize the construction
sector. However, the use of such indicators remains limited in the construction industry …

Abstract Purpose Demand for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) is already high
and increasing in the construction and building sectors. The overall purpose of EPDs is …

As more companies start disclosing environmental, social, & governance (ESG) information,
a holistic understanding of environmental impact is needed to provide transparency on the …

External Thermal Insulation Composite System (ETICS) is a commonly used solution in EU
countries to increase building energy efficiency. The article describes ETICS in terms of …

To improve environmental performance of a product or activity, an understanding of the
environmental impacts associated with it is needed. Quantification of environmental impacts …

Responsible production and minimal consumption of resources are becoming competitive
factors in the industry. The aggregates and minerals processing industries consist of multiple …

Rock materials, such as sand, gravel, and crushed rock, serve as the foundation of our
society. Known collectively as aggregates, these materials are essential for building …

The aggregate stone industry produces stone–a critical material for the construction industry
value chain, and is, thus, a valuable resource for building materials, highlighting the …