We are delighted to announce that Chemoran, the chemical division of Colas, has just published an Environmental Product Declaration for their warm mix additives. CWM and CWM-BG1 are surface-active agents used as bitumen additives in the manufacture of warm-mix asphalt, in the road construction industry. In the new EPD, you can find all the impacts […]
5 new EPD for Munster Joinery’s double and triple glazed windows
We are delighted to announce that Munster Joinery has just published 5 new EPD under our programme EPD Ireland, for its range of double and triple glazed windows: Passiv AluClad and Passiv AluP Hardwood and Softwood HP uPVC Passiv uPVC Ecotherm® These are all Cradle to Gate with options EPD so the impact assessment includes […]
Kingscourt Brick: Clay brick & Sand-faced clay brick
Kingscourt Brick (Breedon Group) has just published a new EPD for Clay brick & Sand-faced clay brick. The bricks are primarily used as a facing brick for external walls in standard domestic and commercial construction projects. Bricks and brick slip are also used as internal exposed wall facings for aesthetic effect. This is a Cradle […]
Steel Formed Sections Ltd published its first EPD for cold-rolled steel profiles
We are delighted to announce that Steel Formed Sections Ltd published its first Environmental Product Declaration for cold-rolled steel profiles for framing and partition systems. This Cradle to Grave EPD presents the impact for one tonne of steel profile section for interior and exterior applications. Download the EPD here.
7 new Ballytherm insultation products certified by EPD Ireland
Ballytherm Trading Ltd, an award-winning innovative company, has just published two new Environmental Declarations under EPD Ireland: Foil-faced PIR insulation panels 25mm, 50mm, 100mm and 150mm thick Kraft paper-faced panels 25mm, 38mm and 50mm thick bonded to 12.5mm plasterboard Ballytherm foil faced PIR insulation boards are used in floors, cavity walls, drylining board, steel and […]
New EPD for Xtratherm EPS Range
We are excited to announce that a new EPD has been published under our programme EPD Ireland for Xtratherm EPS Range: Xtratherm Hytherm SD, Hytherm HD and Warm-R Premium products. The raw material for the Hytherm boards is white expandable polystyrene (EPS) beads; the raw material for the Warm-R Premium boards is grey expandable polystyrene […]
A New Environmental Product Declaration for Xtratherm Chesterfield Safe-R
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 […]
IGBChats #2: Circular Thinking in Construction
by Integrated Materials Solutions (IMS) Circular thinking has been gaining considerable traction over the past 10 years. Ellen McArthur’s 2015 TED talk “the surprising thing I learnt sailing solo around the world” explains the key principles that underpin the concept. She became convinced of the need for a system change from the linear model of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]