Tag: Study type: Simplified LCA
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A-13 Transport of construction machinery to the building site – screening and simplified LCA
Aspect A-13 Transport of construction machinery to the building site – screening and simplified 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…
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A-15 Installation of the product into the building – screening and simplified LCA
Aspect A-15 Installation of the product into the building – screening and simplified 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-18 Water and energy demand – screening and simplified LCA
Aspect A-18 Water and energy demand – screening and simplified 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-20 Construction wastes – screening and simplified LCA
Aspect A-20 Construction wastes – screening and simplified LCA Description The construction of a building generates considerable cutting waste. Should such waste be considered in the context of a screening or simplified LCA? Related study objective ☒ stand-alone LCA ☒ comparative assertion Related study phase ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ goal and scope definition inventory…
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A-22 Prefabrication of building products – screening and simplified LCA
Aspect A-22 Prefabrication of building products – screening and simplified LCA Description This aspect refers to the off-site construction assembly of prefabricated products such as reinforced concrete. Should the off-site construction be considered in the context of a screening or simplified LCA? Related study objective ☒ stand-alone LCA ☒ comparative assertion Related study phase ☒…
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B-04 Maintenance with simplified LCA
Aspect B-04 Maintenance with simplified 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. Maintenance is optional in the context of a simplified LCA. related study…
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B-03 Maintenance – product LCA
Aspect B-03 Maintenance – product LCA Description Product LCAs can have different system boundaries, which can include or exclude maintenance. related study objective ☒ stand-alone LCA ☒ comparative assertion related study phase ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ goal and scope definition inventory analysis (LCI) impact assessment (LCIA) interpretation reporting relevant for new buildings existing buildings…
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B-04 Repair – product LCA
Aspect B-04 Repair – product LCA Description For product LCA, the repair module should not be included in the baseline scenario. Additional scenario could be developed to demonstrate the effects of repair scenario(s). related study objective ☒ stand-alone LCA ☒ comparative assertion related study phase ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ goal and scope definition inventory…
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B-05 Products within complex systems
Aspect B-05 Products within complex systems Description When does a product need to be considered within the context of a system (e.g. an energy storage or energy-generating product)? related study objective ☒ stand-alone LCA ☒ comparative assertion related study phase ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ goal and scope definition inventory analysis (LCI) impact assessment (LCIA)…