A first for NZ concrete
Allied Concrete’s efforts in developing an EPD provide lessons for other companies to learn from and are timely with the Australasian EPD® Programme’s launch.
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By Chris Munn, Dr Dave Dowdell – 1 October 2014, Build 144
Allied Concrete’s efforts in developing an EPD provide lessons for other companies to learn from and are timely with the Australasian EPD® Programme’s launch.
By Ian Page – 1 April 2015, Build 147, Feature article
There’s more to selecting a wall or roof cladding than just the initial cost. BRANZ has been examining lifetime costs of claddings so designers can makes more informed choices.
By Dr Dave Dowdell – 1 April 2017, Build 159, Feature article
Life cycle assessment is being applied to building materials as part of a major BRANZ study into the resilience of flooring and insulation materials to floods and exposure to water.
By Nick Brunsdon – 1 December 2017, Build 163
Designers and builders enjoy a broad and ever-increasing range of cladding options for walls and roofs. While appearance is a prime consideration, it is useful to consider the upfront and lifetime costs.
By Roman Jaques – 1 November 1998, Build 49, Feature article
The Forest Research Institute was recently commissioned by BRANZ to carry out an extensive life cycle analysis study of timber to assess its environmental impact from the planting of the tree until it leaves the sawmill.
By Ian Page – 1 October 2009, Build 114, Feature article
The BRANZ website has an updated tool to compare the life cycle costs of various common wall claddings. Environmental impacts can be combined with the cost data to arrive at an overall score for different claddings.