The Construction Product Regulation - CPR- (EU Regulation 305/2011) defines a Basic Requirements for Construction Works: the sustainable use of resources. Member States and the building sector seem to be are struggling with this Basic Requirement to works. IF Member States set requirements for this on works (buildings) and IF this results in demanding additional information on construction products then EN15978 and EN15804 are the appropriate tools for specifying the methodologies and indicators. The rules (especially the recitals) in the CPR show the way.

1. BRCW nr. 7: CEN TC350 sustainability standards well suited for measuring sustainable use of resources
Ir. Chris Hamans
The Netherlands

2. CPR : European regulation 305/2011
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3. Recitels and Articles
•RECITELSare important for the interpretation of the rules given in the ARTICLES
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5. CPDCPR 305/2011
Essential Product Requirements
1.Mechanical resistance and stability
2.Safety in case of fire
3.Hygiene, health and the environment (use stage)
4.Safety in use
5.Protection against noise
6.Energy economy and heat retention
Basic Requirements for Construction Works
1.Mechanical resistance and stability
2.Safety in case of fire
3.Hygiene, health and the environment (life cycle)
4.Safety in use
5.Protection against noise
6.Energy economy and heat retention
7.Sustainability
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ANNEX 1 in the CPR

6. CPD  CPR 305/2011
Basic Requirements for
Construction Works
1. Mechanical resistance and
stability
2. Safety in case of fire
3. Hygiene, health and the
environment (life cycle)
4. Safety in use
5. Protection against noise
6. Energy economy and heat
retention
7. Sustainability
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ANNEX 1 in the CPR

7. CPD  CPR 305/2011
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ETA
Product
Standards
hEN
Product
Standards

8. CPR –Recitel 1
•The rules of Member States require that construction worksbe designed and executed so as not to endangerthe safety of persons, domestic animals or property nor damage the environment.
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9. CPR –Recitel 2
•Those rules have a direct influence on the requirements of construction products. Those requirements are consequently reflected in national product standards, national technical approvals and other national technical specifications and provisions related to construction products. Due to their disparity, those requirements hinder trade within the Union.
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10. CPR –Recitel 3
•This Regulation should not affect the right of Member States to specify the requirementsthey deem necessary to ensure the protection of health, the environment and workers when using construction products.
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11. CPR –Recitel 12
•The methods used by the Member States in their requirements for construction works, as well as other national rules relating to the essential characteristics of construction products, should be in accordance with harmonised technical specifications.
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ETAProductStandards
hENProductStandards

12. CPR & EPD -Recital 55
The basic requirement for construction works on sustainable use of natural resourcesshould notably take into account the recyclability of construction works, their materials and parts after demolition, the durability of construction works and the use of environmentally compatible raw and secondary materials in construction works.
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13. CPR -Recitel 57
•Wherever possible, uniform European methods should be laid down for establishing compliance with the basic requirements set out in Annex I.
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CEN TC351
standards
CEN TC350
StandardsEN15804EN15978

14. CPR & EPD -Recital 56: use of EPD’s
•For the assessment of the sustainable use of resources and of the impact of construction works on the environment Environmental Product Declarationsshould be used when available.
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CEN TC350
Standards
EN15804
hENProductStandards
EPD

15. BRCW 7 : SUSTAINABLEUSEOFNATURALRESOURCES
The construction works must be designed, built and demolished in such a way that the use of natural resources is sustainable and ensure the following:
•(a)recyclability of the construction works, their materialsand parts after demolition;
•(b)durability of the construction works;
•(c)use of environmentally compatible raw and secondary materials in the construction works. 15

16. BRCW 7 : SUSTAINABLEUSEOFNATURALRESOURCES
The construction worksmust be designed, built and demolished in such a way that the use of natural resources is sustainable and ensure the following:
•(a)recyclabilityof the construction works, their materialsand parts after demolition;
•(b)durabilityof the construction works;
•(c)use of environmentally compatible raw and secondary materialsin the construction works. 16

17. CPR –Recitel 1
•The rules of Member States require that construction worksbe designed and executed so as not to endangerthe safety of persons, domestic animals or property nor damage the environment.
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18. CPR: BRCW 7
SUSTAINABLE USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
•The construction works must be designed, built and demolished in such a way that the use of natural resources is sustainable and ensure the following:
a.recyclability of the construction works, their materials and parts after demolition;
b.durability of the construction works;
c.use of environmentally compatible raw and secondary materials in the construction works.
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BRCW 7 : WHATDOESITMEAN?

19. CPR: BRCW 7
SUSTAINABLE USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
•The construction works must be designed, built and demolished in such a way that the use of natural resources is sustainable and ensure the following:
a.recyclability of the construction works, their materials and parts after demolition;
b.durability of the construction works;
c.use of environmentally compatible raw and secondary materials in the construction works.
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BRCW 7 : WHATDOESITMEAN?
environmentally: on what indicator(s)

20. CPR: BRCW 7
SUSTAINABLE USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
•The construction works must be designed, built and demolished in such a way that the use of natural resources is sustainable and ensure the following:
a.recyclability of the construction works, their materials and parts after demolition;
b.durability of the construction works;
c.use of environmentally compatible raw and secondary materials in the construction works.
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BRCW 7 : WHATDOESITMEAN?
Compatible: to what? What is the reference? What is the requirement?

21. CPR: BRCW 7
SUSTAINABLE USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
•The construction works must be designed, built and demolished in such a way that the use of natural resources is sustainable and ensure the following:
a.recyclability of the construction works, their materials and parts after demolition;
b.durability of the construction works;
c.use of environmentally compatible raw and secondary materials in the construction works.
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these are mid points ; goal is optimum use of natural resources
BRCW 7 : WHATDOESITMEAN?

22. CPR: BRCW 7
SUSTAINABLE USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
•The construction works must be designed, built and demolished in such a way that the use of natural resources is sustainable and ensure the following:
a.recyclability of the construction works, their materials and parts after demolition;
b.durability of the construction works;
c.use of environmentally compatible raw and secondary materials in the construction works.
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BRCW 7 : WHATDOESITMEAN?
Member States : specify meaning / interpretation

23. CPR: BRCW 7
SUSTAINABLE USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
•The construction works must be designed, built and demolished in such a way that the use of natural resources is sustainable and ensure the following:
a.recyclability of the construction works, their materials and parts after demolition;
b.durability of the construction works;
c.use of environmentally compatible raw and secondary materials in the construction works.
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BRCW 7 : WHATDOESITMEAN?
Member States: resulting in new rules for works/building requirements ?

24. CPR: BRCW 7
SUSTAINABLE USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
•The construction works must be designed, built and demolished in such a way that the use of natural resources is sustainable and ensure the following:
a.recyclability of the construction works, their materials and parts after demolition;
b.durability of the construction works;
c.use of environmentally compatible raw and secondary materials in the construction works.
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BRCW 7 : WHATDOESITMEAN?
Member States: resulting in new declarations for construction products?

25. CPR & EPD -Recital 56: use of EPD’s
•For the assessment of the sustainable use of resources and of the impact of construction works on the environment Environmental Product Declarationsshould be used when available.
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CEN TC350
Standards
EN15804
hENProductStandards
EPD

26. CEN TC350 standards
•A package of standards for measuring and quantifyingsustainability performance of construction works and construction products
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27. 3 Dimensions assessed
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28. ENVIRONMENT
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29. SOCIAL
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30. ECONOMIC
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31. 1 -FRAMEWORK
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32. 2 -BUILDING
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33. 3 -PRODUCT
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34. EN15978EN15804EN15942
TR15941all published
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35. 22 Environmental indicators for each life cycle stage and beyond
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Environmental impact from LCA-
EN 15804
Global Warming Potential (GWP)
OzonDepletion Potential (ODP)
Acidification (AP)
Eutrofication(NP)
Summer smog (POCP)
Depletion of resources
–non fossil (ADP)
–fossil (MJ)
Resource use
EN 15804
Use of renewable primary energy excluding energy
resources used as raw material (MJ)
Use of renewable primary energy resources used as raw material(MJ)
Total renewable (MJ)
Use of non-renewable primary energy excluding primary energy resources used as raw material(MJ)
Use of non-renewable primary energy resources used as raw material(MJ)
Total non renewable (MJ)
Use of secondary material (kg)
Use of renewable secondary fuels (MJ)
Use of non-renewable secondary fuels (MJ)
Net use of fresh water (m3)
Waste
EN15804
Hazardous waste disposed (kg)
Non hazardous waste disposed(kg)
Radioactive waste disposed (kg)
Output flows
EN15804
Components for re-use (kg)
Materials for recycling (kg)
Materials for energy recovery(not being waste incineration) (kg)
Exported energy for each energy carrier (MJ)
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the methodology and the indicators are available !

36. BRCW #7 = works
•Building performance on “defined” parameters
•We need:
–Building scenarios
–Product information & scenarios that meet the building scenarios
–Process information & scenarios that meet the building scenarios
•The standards provide the methodology for quantification of the performance
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37. Construction products are intermediate products
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•The end use product is the building (works)
Product performance is defined in the building
?one layer-two layer
?climate indoor-outdoor
?type of building
?building life time
?application
?maintenance scenario
?end-of-life scenario
?………

38. Modular system: EPDs input for building performance calculation
product X
EPD
cfEN15804
acc. EN15978
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39. Life Cycle Assessment - BUILDING
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A1-3
A1-A3
Raw Material Supply
Transport
Manufacturing
PRODUCT
STAGE
A4-5
A4
A5
Transport
Construction - Installation process
CONSTRUCTION
PROCESS
B
B 1 Use ; installed product
B 2 Maintenance
B 3 Repair
B 4 Replacement
B 5 Refurbishment
B 6 Operational Energy use
B 7 Operational Water use
USE STAGE
C
C1
C2
C3
C4
Deconstruction
END OF LIFE STAGE
Transport
Waste processing for reuse, recovery
or and recycling
Disposal
BUILDING LIFE CYCLE INFORMATION
EPBD
Scenario(s)
Technical information
Scenario(s)
Technical information
Scenario(s)
Technical information
Scenario(s)
Technical information
EN15978
The building
assessment defines
the need for
product data

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D
Benefits and loads beyond the
system boundary
B2 B3 B4 B5
B 6 Operational Energy use
A4
A5
B 7 Operational Water use
C1
C2
C3
C4
I II III IV
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 B2 B3 B4 B5 C1 C2 C3 C4
scenario scenario scenario scenario scenario scenario scenario scenario scenario scenario
B6
B7
no RSL
Inclusion
optional
1) 2
Inclusion
optional
1) 2
Inclusion
optional
1) 2
Inclusion
optional
1) 2
Inclusion
optional
1) 2
Inclusion
optional
1) 2
Inclusion
optional
1)
Inclusion
optional
1)
Inclusion
optional
1)
Inclusion
optional
1)
RSL
if all scenarios 2) given
Inclusion
optional
Mandatory
1) 2
Mandatory
1) 2
Mandatory
1) 2
Mandatory
1) 2
Mandatory
1) 2
Mandatory
1) 2
Mandatory
1)
Mandatory
1)
Mandatory
1)
Mandatory
1)
RSL
if all scenarios 2) given
Inclusion
optional
BUILDING LIFE CYCLE INFORMATION
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
BEYOND
THE BUILDING LIFE CYCLE
A1 - 3 A4 - 5 B1 - 7 C1 - 4
PRODUCT
STAGE
CONSTRUCTION
PROCESS
USE STAGE END OF LIFE STAGE
Raw Material Supply
Transport
Manufacturing
Transport
Construction - Installation process
B1
Deconstruction
Transport
Waste processing for reuse,
recovery or and recycling
Disposal
Reuse -
Recovery -
Recycling -
potential
Use
Maintenance
Repair
Replacement
Refurbishment
A1-A3
PRODUCT
stage
CONSTRUCTION
PROCESS
stage
END OF LIFE
stage
Benefits and loads beyond the
system boundary
B1
Raw material
supply
Transport
Manufacturing
Transport
Construction-installation
proces
Use
USE STAGE
Waste
Processing
Disposal
Reuse -
Recovery -
Recycling -
potential
De-construction
demolition
Transport
scenario
Maintenance
Operational water use
scenario
Inclusion
optional
1) 2
Mandatory
1) 2
Repair
Replacement
Refurbishment
scenario
Operational energy use
EPD
Cradle to gate
Declared unit
Mandatory
Cradle to gate
with option
Declared unit/
Functional unit
Mandatory
Cradle to grave
Functional unit
Mandatory
prEN15978
Product
prEN15804
Building
PRODUCT information = input for the BUILDING assessment
EN15978
EN15804

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D
Benefits and loads beyond the
system boundary
B2 B3 B4 B5
B 6 Operational Energy use
A4
A5
B 7 Operational Water use
C1
C2
C3
C4
I II III IV
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 B2 B3 B4 B5 C1 C2 C3 C4
scenario scenario scenario scenario scenario scenario scenario scenario scenario scenario
B6
B7
no RSL
Inclusion
optional
1) 2
Inclusion
optional
1) 2
Inclusion
optional
1) 2
Inclusion
optional
1) 2
Inclusion
optional
1) 2
Inclusion
optional
1) 2
Inclusion
optional
1)
Inclusion
optional
1)
Inclusion
optional
1)
Inclusion
optional
1)
RSL
if all scenarios 2) given
Inclusion
optional
Mandatory
1) 2
Mandatory
1) 2
Mandatory
1) 2
Mandatory
1) 2
Mandatory
1) 2
Mandatory
1) 2
Mandatory
1)
Mandatory
1)
Mandatory
1)
Mandatory
1)
RSL
if all scenarios 2) given
Inclusion
optional
BUILDING LIFE CYCLE INFORMATION
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
BEYOND
THE BUILDING LIFE CYCLE
A1 - 3 A4 - 5 B1 - 7 C1 - 4
PRODUCT
STAGE
CONSTRUCTION
PROCESS
USE STAGE END OF LIFE STAGE
Raw Material Supply
Transport
Manufacturing
Transport
Construction - Installation process
B1
Deconstruction
Transport
Waste processing for reuse,
recovery or and recycling
Disposal
Reuse -
Recovery -
Recycling -
potential
Use
Maintenance
Repair
Replacement
Refurbishment
A1-A3
PRODUCT
stage
CONSTRUCTION
PROCESS
stage
END OF LIFE
stage
Benefits and loads beyond the
system boundary
B1
Raw material
supply
Transport
Manufacturing
Transport
Construction-installation
proces
Use
USE STAGE
Waste
Processing
Disposal
Reuse -
Recovery -
Recycling -
potential
De-construction
demolition
Transport
scenario
Maintenance
Operational water use
scenario
Inclusion
optional
1) 2
Mandatory
1) 2
Repair
Replacement
Refurbishment
scenario
Operational energy use
EPD
Cradle to gate
Declared unit
Mandatory
Cradle to gate
with option
Declared unit/
Functional unit
Mandatory
Cradle to grave
Functional unit
Mandatory
prEN15978
Product
prEN15804
Building
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F
O
R
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Q
U
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M
E
N
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EN15978
EN15804
D
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42. Modular PRODUCT information
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I
A1 A2 A3
Raw material
supply
Transport
Manufacturing
PRODUCT
stage
II
A4 A5
scenario scenario
Transport
Construction-installation
proces
CONSTRUCTION
PROCESS
stage
III
B2 B3 B4 B5
scenario scenario scenario scenario
B6
B7
Operational energy use
scenario
scenario
Operational water use
scenario
Repair
(incl. transport)
Replacement
(incl. transport)
Refurbishment
(incl. transport)
B1
Use
Maintenance
(incl. transport)
USE STAGE
IV
C1 C2 C3 C4
scenario scenario scenario scenario
Disposal
De-construction
demolition
Transport
Re-use /
recycling
END OF LIFE
stage
Voluntary modules Voluntary modules Voluntary modules
EN15804
Scenario description with: LCA-relevant information and/or technical information

43. Module D: info for “the next product life cycle”
B1 Use; installed product
B2 Maintenance
B3 Repair
B4 Replacement
B5 Refurbishment
B6 Operational Energy Use
B6.1 Operational Energy Use - heating
B6.2 Operational Energy Use - cooling
B6.3 Operational Energy Use - ventilation
B6.4 Operational Energy Use - hot water
B6.5 Operational Energy Use - lighting
B6.6 Operational Energy Use - building automation and control
B7 Operational Water Use
A2 Transport
C1 Deconstruction
C2 Transport
BEFORE USE USE AFTER USE
C3 Recycling / re-use
C4 Disposal
A1 Raw material supply
Product stage Use stage End of Life stage
Construction
Process stage
A5 On site processes
A4 Transport
A3 Manufacturing
Module D
Loads
and
benefits
of
recycling
from “cradle” to “grave” and beyond: “end of waste” of products and components
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44. BRCW #7
The construction works must be designed, built and demolished in such a way that the use of natural resources is sustainableand .................
(designed, built ) and (demolished) = info per life cycle stage
Choose ! We have 22 environmental indicators availableto express the sustainable use of resources
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45. BWR #7
The construction works must be designed, built and demolished in such a way that the use of natural resources is sustainable and ensure the following:
•(a)recyclabilityof the construction works, their materialsand parts after demolition;
•(b)durability of the construction works;
•(c)use of environmentally compatible raw and secondary materials in the construction works. 45
Output flows
EN15804
Components for re-use (kg)
Materials for recycling (kg)
Materials for energy recovery(not being waste incineration) (kg)
Exported energy for each energy carrier (MJ)

46. BWR #7
The construction works must be designed, built and demolished in such a way that the use of natural resources is sustainable and ensure the following:
•(a)recyclability of the construction works, their materialsand parts after demolition;
•(b)durabilityof the construction works;
•(c)use of environmentally compatible raw and secondary materials in the construction works. 46
CPR: AVCP (Attestation, Verification of the Constancy of Performance) of the essential characteristics of construction products& RSL –Reference Service Life in EPD (acc. EN15804)
Building Assessment (acc. EN15978): ESL (Estimated Service Life)specified in the building scenario(Functional Equivalent)

47. BWR #7
The construction works must be designed, built and demolished in such a way that the use of natural resources is sustainable and ensure the following:
•(a)recyclability of the construction works, their materialsand parts after demolition;
•(b)durability of the construction works;
•(c)use of environmentally compatible raw and secondary materials in the construction works. 47
Resource use
EN 15804
Use of renewable primary energy excluding energy
resources used as raw material (MJ)
Use of renewable primary energy resources used as raw material(MJ)
Total renewable (MJ)
Use of non-renewable primary energy excluding primary energy resources used as raw material(MJ)
Use of non-renewable primary energy resources used as raw material(MJ)
Total non renewable (MJ)
Use of secondary material (kg)
Use of renewable secondary fuels (MJ)
Use of non-renewable secondary fuels (MJ)
Net use of fresh water (m3)
Environmental impact from LCA-
EN 15804
Global Warming Potential (GWP)
OzonDepletion Potential (ODP)
Acidification (AP)
Eutrofication(NP)
Summer smog (POCP)
Depletion of resources
–non fossil (ADP)
–fossil (MJ)

48. We have standards for implementing BRCW 7
The construction worksmust be designed, built and demolished in such a way that the use of natural resources is sustainable and ensure the following:
•(a)recyclabilityof the construction works, their materialsand parts after demolition;
•(b)durabilityof the construction works;
•(c)use of environmentally compatible raw and secondary materials in the construction works.
hEN
EN15978
EN15978 assessment environmental performance of buildings

49. We have standards for implementing BRCW 7
The construction worksmust be designed, built and demolished in such a way that the use of natural resources is sustainable and ensure the following:
•(a)recyclabilityof the construction works, their materialsand parts after demolition;
•(b)durabilityof the construction works;
•(c)use of environmentally compatible raw and secondary materials in the construction works. 49
Product TC’s select the product characteristics relevant for the ER.
Product TC’s select the test-/ calculation method per characteristic
Product TC’s select the communication format per characteristic
ENtest
method
hENProductStandards
CEN TC350
Standards
EN15804
Indicatorsmethodologycommunication

50. We have standards for implementing BRCW 7
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Product TC’s select the product characteristics relevant for the ER.
Product TC’s select the test-/ calculation method per characteristic
Product TC’s select the communication format per characteristic
ENtest
method
hENProductStandards
CEN TC350
Standards
EN15804
Indicatorsmethodologycommunication
EN15804 EPD -environmental product declaration

51. •No need for further development of methodologies
•CEN TC350 standards
–provide the methodologies for quantifying environmental performances
–offer a “basket” of environmental indicators
•If regulators want demonstration of compliance with BRCW 7,
–then define performance demands for buildings
–specify the resulting information demand for construction products
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BRCW 7 : SUSTAINABLEUSEOFNATURALRESOURCES
but notify and harmonise the demand for the information on EU-level !

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More info ? Contact:
Chris Hamans
esc@hamans.com
http://www.hamans.com