It is that time of the year
when we take some time to
concentrate on precast concrete.
This issue’s special magazine
section picks out some key
projects and businesses
operating within one of the
offsite industry’s central
materials and manufacturing
methods. All of which showcase
why a precast approach can
reap huge structural benefits
and create genuine aesthetic
and low carbon impact.
A lead feature comes from MPA Precast,
outlining the importance of Environmental
Product Declarations (EPDs) as the concrete
– and cement sectors – strive to decarbonise
as efficiently as possible. EPDs capture a
comprehensive range of impacts across
the lifecycle of each product, including
raw materials, manufacturing processes,
transport, installation and end-of-life
scenarios. The recent publication of a range
of new sector EPDs for precast concrete
cladding, marks a significant step forward
in providing reliable, quality data to support
whole life carbon assessments. Designers,
architects, engineers and developers need
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