What is the difference between an EPD and an LCA?
In today’s environmentally conscious construction landscape, understanding the environmental impact of materials and products has become crucial. Stakeholders such as architects, engineers, developers, and manufacturers are turning to tools like Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) to measure and communicate sustainability performance. Although these terms are often used interchangeably, they serve distinct […]
How do the Estidama and Mostadam certification systems score EPDs?
As the global demand for sustainable construction practices grows, green building certification systems like Estidama (UAE) and Mostadam (Saudi Arabia) have emerged as essential frameworks for guiding and evaluating sustainable developments in the Middle East. These systems not only promote eco-conscious building design and operations but also recognize the value of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) […]
Are products without an EPD at a disadvantage in the UAE market?
As sustainability becomes a key driver in the construction and manufacturing sectors, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are no longer just a value-added feature—they are becoming a market necessity. In the UAE, where green building practices and certification systems like LEED, Estidama, and Mostadam are gaining momentum, the absence of an EPD can place products at […]