Tag: Study type: Complete LCA
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A-12 Transport of construction workers – complete LCA
Aspect A-12 Transport of construction workers – complete LCA Description This aspect concerns the transportation of construction workers from home to work and to the construction site. Under specific goal and scope, this aspect might be interesting for, say, a construction company that needs to identify the hotspots of its construction site. Related study objective…
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A-14 Transport of construction machinery to the building site – complete LCA
Aspect A-14 Transport of construction machinery to the building site – complete LCA Description This aspect concerns the transportation of machinery necessary for the construction of a building from the storage place to the construction site. Under specific goal and scope, this aspect might be interesting, e.g. for a construction company that needs to identify…
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A-16 Installation of the product into the building – complete LCA
Aspect A-16 Installation of the product into the building – complete LCA Description The installation of products into the building needs ancillary materials and processes (e.g. energy). What should be taken into account during the installation stage (e.g. drills, screwdrivers)? Related study objective ☒ stand-alone LCA ☒ comparative assertion Related study phase ☒ ☐ ☐…
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A-17 Accounting of on-site capital goods (e.g. construction ma-chinery, bungalows…)
Aspect A-17 Accounting of on-site capital goods (e.g. construction machinery, bungalows…) Description Various capital goods can be found on a construction site, such as construction machinery (skid-steer loaders, bulldozers), cranes, and the bungalows for the workers. These capital goods are generally used by a construction company on different construction projects. In this context, it is…
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A-19 Water and energy demand during construction – complete LCA
Aspect A-19 Water and energy demand during construction – complete LCA Description This aspect concerns the water and energy demand on the construction site. Energy and water are consumed both for the construction of the building and for the workers’ accommodation. Related study objective ☒ stand-alone LCA ☒ comparative assertion Related study phase ☒ ☐…
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A-21 Construction wastes – complete LCA
Aspect A-21 Construction wastes – complete LCA Description The construction of a building generates considerable cutting waste. Should such waste be considered in the context of a complete LCA? Related study objective ☒ stand-alone LCA ☒ comparative assertion Related study phase ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ goal and scope definition inventory analysis (LCI) impact assessment…
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A-23 Prefabrication of building products – complete LCA
Aspect A-23 Prefabrication of building products – complete LCA Description This aspect refers to the off-site construction assembly of prefabricated product such as reinforced concrete. Should the off-site construction be included in the context of a complete LCA? Related study objective ☒ stand-alone LCA ☒ comparative assertion Related study phase ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐…
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B-01 Emissions of dangerous substances to indoor air during the use stage
Aspect B-01 Emissions of dangerous substances to indoor air during the use stage Description This aspect concerns the emissions of regulated dangerous substances from building products into indoor air, which can have an impact on health. related study objective ☒ stand-alone LCA ☒ comparative assertion related study phase ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ goal and…
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B-02 Release of dangerous substances to soil and water during the use stage
Aspect B-02 Release of dangerous substances to soil and water during the use stage Description The release of dangerous substances to soil and water during the use stage concern the on-site water pollution induced by leaching (water contact with the built environment). These are expressed in mg of the released substance per m2 or kg…
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B-05 Maintenance with complete LCA
Aspect B-05 Maintenance with complete LCA Description Maintenance is defined as the combination of all planned actions during the service life to maintain the product installed in a building in a state in which it can deliver its required functional and technical performance. related study objective ☒ stand-alone LCA ☒ comparative assertion related study phase…