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On 10 April 2024, the European Parliament approved the updated version of the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) https://lnkd.in/dUVuAviA, which aims to promote sustainability in the construction sector within the EU through the adoption of circular business models. Relevant aspects include the requirement to report on the environmental performance of construction products throughout their life cycle, linked to embedded #carbonemissions, and the new requirements for Green Public Procurement (GPP), which introduce minimum environmental sustainability standards for public procurement from 2026, favouring the demand for #construction products with a low #carbonfootprint. The extension of information management by means of digital passports to construction products is also interesting. The next steps in the EU Council are now awaited. The Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) of AFV Beltrame Group's entire product range already meet the demands of sustainable construction. #CPR #GPP #EPD #CAM #Chalibria

Imagine a future where every construction decision helps build a more sustainable world. This vision is becoming increasingly attainable through the strategic use of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). These declarations provide a transparent and standardised method to assess the environmental impact of construction materials. AESG’s Carbon Specialist Dr. Deidre Wolff and Carbon Assessment Coordinator Dania Ramadan have published a white paper where they assess the comparability of environmental product declarations for steel and concrete products manufactured in the GCC region. Read the piece titled ‘The Future of Sustainable Construction: Enhancing Decision Making with Environmental Product Declarations’ here: https://lnkd.in/dagFjzhu #EPD #SustainableConstruction #EnvironmentalProductDeclarations #EPDConsultant

SEPTEMBER RMA ANNOUNCEMENT Two new laws will replace the current Resource Management Act (RMA). The goal is to have these laws approved by Cabinet by the end of 2024 and passed before the next election. The purpose of these new RMA laws: 1.     To focus on urban development and infrastructure which aligns with the Going for Housing Growth programme and the new 30-year National Infrastructure Plan. 2.     For environmental protection and managing the on-flow environmental effects from how our natural resources are used. A recent report by the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission revealed consenting delays pose a threat to New Zealand’s 2050 emission reduction targets by 11-15%. The new laws are intended to reduce costs associated between property owners and councils and neighbour disputes. Additionally, the aim is to streamline processes and potentially reduce resource and building consent costs, leading to faster approvals. #RMA #resourcemanagementact #newzealandplanning #EnvironmentalLaw #planningact #districtplanning #resourceconsent #buildingconsent #infrastructure #spatialplanning

🤔 Have you heard about the new US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) labeling program to identify climate-friendly construction materials? In addition to standardizing the definitions of low-carbon construction materials, the new label will require environmental product declarations (EPDs) for construction materials. EPDs are the best tool to prove that construction materials have low embodied carbon, and will be integral to decarbonizing the construction industry. Learn more about EPDs 👉 https://lnkd.in/d-dHcXFY #decarbonizationnews #EPD

Last week, the European Parliament adopted a number of important #EUGreenDeal proposals relevant to #construction, #buildings and products: ➡ The trialogue agreement on the new Construction Products Regulation (see statement by Eric Winnepenninckx of FIEC/Buildwise below). ➡ Its position on the proposal for a #Soil Monitoring Law. Stefanos Pierides, Chairman of FIEC EU 's Environment Commission, welcomes the position: "It is a balanced position adopted by the European Parliament, in particular with regard to the so-called 'land take mitigation principles'". ➡ The proposal to postpone by two years the adoption of new and sector-specific #sustainability reporting standards under the #Corporate #Sustainability Reporting Directive. We welcome this decision and hope that #EU legislators will continue to remove the unnecessary administrative burden to unlock the full potential of construction companies. ➡ The Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. ➡ CO2 performance targets for heavy duty #vehicles. See also: https://lnkd.in/d7KZUuVD

#LPMStudents 11 organisations have joined forces in a call for UK embodied carbon regulations including report whole life carbon assessments. There is also a link in the article to the carbon pricing mechanism to be introduced in 2027

🏢 Dive into the latest regulations shaping the built environment! Join us on March 20th for a FREE CPD webinar on Understanding The Building Regulations etc. (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023.  Registration is now open: https://lnkd.in/eun57_rG #Webinar #BuildingRegulations #CPD #AdeccoPublicSector 

Dive into the latest regulations shaping the built environment! Join us on March 20th for a FREE CPD-certified webinar on Understanding The Building Regulations etc. (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023. 🦺🏢 👉 Registration is now open: https://shorturl.at/auEGT #Webinar #BuildingRegulations #CPD #AdeccoPublicSector #PublicSector

🏢 Dive into the latest regulations shaping the built environment! Join us on March 20th for a FREE CPD webinar on Understanding The Building Regulations etc. (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023.  Registration is now open: https://lnkd.in/emNjrJDR #Webinar #BuildingRegulations #CPD #AdeccoPublicSector 

Ahead of the general election this year, The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has joined 10 other built environment organisations in a call to political party leaders to make manifesto commitments for embodied carbon regulations in the UK. Experts have issued a policy position paper seeking a commitment to mandate the measurement and reporting of whole-life carbon emissions for all projects with a gross internal area of more than 1,000 sq m, or that create more than 10 dwellings, by 2026. Amanda Williams MIEMA CEnv, CIOB's head of environmental sustainability said: "We now join forces as an expert group to pull these proposals together, uniting with one voice for change and asking government to ensure the UK keeps pace with those who are currently leading this agenda.” #EmbodiedCarbon #CarbonReduction #Construction #CIOB