LCA critical consideration in new construction warns UK sustainability expert
Following the introduction of the whole life cycle carbon (WLC) assessment in the new London Plan, UK-based energy and sustainability expert Sustain Quality is urging construction firms to closely consider the growing importance of life cycle assessment (LCA) across the wider construction industry.
One of the most notable aspects within the new London Plan was the introduction of WLC assessments as a requirement for meeting building regulations. This has sparked a renewed focus on LCA in construction.
Thiago Vieira Haberli MIEMA CEnv, Sustain Quality Managing Director said, “Not only do all developments pose carbon emissions and energy and sustainability challenges, but they do so across every stage of the life cycle, from product and construction stages to use and demolition. LCA considers the risks at every stage of a building’s life, and our mission at Sustain Quality is to develop strategic solutions to these challenges that help to transform the existing construction industry into a more sustainable, more responsible sector.”
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