LCA IN CONSTRUCTION WORKS AS A POWERFUL DECISION MAKING TOOL. ACCIONA INFRASTRUCTURE´S EXPERTISE
Last modified: 2014-09-11
Abstract
Construction sector is aware of the need of measuring, avoiding and
reducing environmental damage caused by construction materials,
processes, services, construction methods and sites.
ACCIONA Infrastructure has the strategy of considering LCA as a tool for
both environmental and business management. ACCIONA´s Technology &
Innovation Division has applied LCA methodology to building and civil
construction. ACCIONA bets on innovative materials and construction
processes which help to reduce environmental impacts by replacing
traditional ones by them. Some LCA examples highlight encouraging results
for innovative materials like fiber reinforced polymers in comparison with
traditional ones like concrete and steel.
In conclusion, thanks to life cycle thinking, construction sector has
enhanced its processes and products, making them more technically efficient
and environmentally sustainable.
reducing environmental damage caused by construction materials,
processes, services, construction methods and sites.
ACCIONA Infrastructure has the strategy of considering LCA as a tool for
both environmental and business management. ACCIONA´s Technology &
Innovation Division has applied LCA methodology to building and civil
construction. ACCIONA bets on innovative materials and construction
processes which help to reduce environmental impacts by replacing
traditional ones by them. Some LCA examples highlight encouraging results
for innovative materials like fiber reinforced polymers in comparison with
traditional ones like concrete and steel.
In conclusion, thanks to life cycle thinking, construction sector has
enhanced its processes and products, making them more technically efficient
and environmentally sustainable.
Keywords
LCA; sustainable construction; decision making; tool; GaBi
References
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Erlandsson, M. & Borg, M. (2003). Generic LCA-methodology applicable for buildings, constructions and operation services—today practice and development needs. Building and Environment, 38,7, 919–938.
García, L. (2011). Life Cycle Assessment of railway bridges. Developing a LCA tool for evaluating Railway Bridges. Master Thesis 323. Structural Design and Bridges. ISSN 1103.4297. ISRN KTH/BKN/EX-323-SE.
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