We are delighted to announce that a new EPD has been published under our programme EPD Ireland for Xtratherm Safe-R, a superior performance phenolic insulation board. The raw resin material is mixed with various catalysts & additives including the blowing agent and placed between two layers of facing elements. The insulation products are manufactured in […]
Marlet, Long Life Structures and Helena McElmeel commit to driving the demand for better environmental data of building products
Our EPD Campaign keeps gathering supporters: in March, Marlet , Helena McElmeel and Long Life Structures joined the commitment. The property group, the architectural practice and the timber frame company committed to promote and request the use of EPDs on all their projects. The companies will raise awareness among their staff, architects, contractors and sub-contractors to […]
10 new Environmental Product Declarations published under EPD Ireland for MEDITE MDF panels
EPD Ireland is delighted to announce a great addition to its EPD range: MEDITE have just published 10 Environmental Product Declarations for its MDF (Medium Density Fireboard) panels: MEDITE CLEAR MEDITE CLEAR FR MEDITE EXTERIOR MEDITE FQ MEDITE INDUSTRIAL MEDITE MR MEDITE PREMIER MEDITE PREMIER FR MEDITE TRADE MEDITE VENT These MDF panels are produced […]
5 new companies joined the EPD campaign in February
Great success for our EPD campaign in February! 5 new companies signed our commitment: Varming Consulting Engineers, Allen & Smyth Construction, Mannings Construction Group, Barrett Mahony Consulting Engineers (BMCE) and DBFL Consulting Engineers. Joining the campaign these companies are now committed to promoting the use of EPD amongst their staff and in their specifications encouraging […]
How to develop an Environmental Product Declaration: from data collection to publication
If you are here, you probably already know what is an EPD and which are its benefits but you are still confused about the whole process. EPD Ireland it’s here to help! In this post, we are going to go through all the steps of developing an Environmental Product Declaration. The process can be divided […]
Manley Timber Frame, McCarthy Construction & Antler Properties sign our EPD Commitment
What a start of the year for EPD Campaign! 6 new companies signed our commitment in January, including Manley Timber Frame, McCarthy Construction and Antler Properties (Linders Group) last week. By publicly committing to promote the use of EPD amongst their staff and in their specifications, the companies will encourage the use of Environmental Product […]
Passive Sills release an EPD for window sills and moulded profile sections
We are delighted to announce that a new EPD has been published under our programme EPD Ireland: EPDIE-21-28 for Passive Sills’ window sills and moulded profile sections. Poly Passive Mouldings is the leading specialist provider of super lightweight, thermally efficient, & cost-effective window sills, oversills, and insulated thresholds compliant with all building regulations & energy efficiency […]
Merriman Solutions and P.B.C. Ltd signed IGBC’s EPD Commitment
Last week, Merriman Solutions and P.B.C. Ltd. and joined our Environmental Product Declaration Campaign. By joining our EPD Commitment Campaign, the companies will encourage the use of Environmental Product Declarations, helping drive the demand for better environmental data from manufacturers and enabling Ireland to decarbonise the construction sector. The campaign has now been signed by […]
JWPM joins Environmental Product Declaration Commitment
Jeremy Walsh Project Management signed our Environmental Product Declaration Commitment. JWPM provides a superior service to clients embarking on all forms of building projects and they use their extensive experience, as Chartered Engineers and passive house consultants, in managing projects throughout Ireland, UK and Australia. Committing to our EPD Campaign the company will encourage the use […]
Techrete publish an EPD for architectural precast concrete cladding
We are delighted to announce that a new EPD has been published under our programme EPD Ireland: EPDIE-20-26 for Techrete Architectural precast concrete cladding Techrete produce bespoke architectural precast concrete cladding. This EPD covers Techrete’s precast cladding products constructed of reinforced concrete. The concrete itself is produced from raw materials – white and grey cement, […]
i3PT joins IGBC’s EPD Commitment Campaign
i3PT Certification signed our Environmental Product Declaration Commitment. i3PT’s mission ensures a positive impact on improving quality in construction and culture on site, delivered through their Quality Management System, multi-disciplinary team and innovative CertCentral® platform. Committing to the IGBC’s EPD Campaign, i3PT Certification will encourage the use of Environmental Product Declarations, helping drive the demand for […]
A new Environmental Product Declaration published for McGraths’ Cemfloor Binder
We are delighted to announce that a new EPD has been published under our programme EPD Ireland: EPDIE-20-25 for McGraths’ Cemfloor Binder. Cemfloor is a high-performance cement-based, free-flowing, self-compacting liquid screed developed by McGraths. It can be installed quickly up to 2000 m2 per day saving time, foot trafficked in 24-48 hours and dries with […]
Cundall joins IGBC’s EPD Commitment Campaign
Cundall signed our Environmental Product Declaration Commitment. Cundall is an international multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy established in the UK 40 years ago, in Dublin since 2016. Over the years, Cundall have delivered many exemplar green buildings and have built up an impressive international sustainable design expertise. The company was certified carbon neutral in September 2020, being […]
Arcadis joins the EPD Commitment Campaign
Arcadis signed our Environmental Product Declaration Commitment. Arcadis Ireland is a leading global Design & Consultancy firm for natural and built assets. They are committed to improving our natural and built environment, and our quality of life. Arcadis promote projects and solutions that make a positive contribution to the environment and society. They work to make sustainability […]
ARUP joins the EPD Commitment Campaign
ARUP signed our Environmental Product Declaration Commitment. ARUP is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, architects, consultants and technical specialists, working across every aspect of today’s built environment. The Company’s aim is to ‘shape a better world’ and sustainability is the heart of their work. ARUP has made a commitment to align its business […]
How to get assistance from Enterprise Ireland & IDA to develop an Environmental Product Declaration
Are you considering developing an Environmental Product Declaration under EPD Ireland Programme for your building product? The first step to developing an EPD is the Life Cycle Assessment Study of the product, carried out by an LCA consultant. In this blog post, we will explain to you how you can get financial assistance from Enterprise […]
Scott Tallon Walker Architects joins the EPD Commitment Campaign
Scott Tallon Walker Architects signed our Environmental Product Declarations commitment. STW Architects has a long, award-winning, track record not just of excellence in architecture, but of creating efficient fit for purpose buildings that are highly valued by their users. Their commitment to using products that have EPDs will help them compare the environmental impacts of products, […]
2 new EPD commitment signatories for WGBW2020: KRA and Lower Carbon
We are delighted to announce that 2 new companies signed IGBC’s Environmental Product Declarations commitment during World Green Building Week: KRA Visionary Project Partners and Lower Carbon Ltd. Both the companies, aware of the embodied carbon emissions that are released for the construction of building and infrastructure, are now committed to acting to reduce the […]