Course Overview
This free email course will guide construction developers, contractors, and sustainability managers through the essentials of Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) documentation, focusing on A4 (Transport) and A5 (Construction & Installation) phases. As regulations tighten in 2025, accurate reporting is crucial to ensuring compliance and reducing CO₂ emissions on construction sites. This course provides practical strategies, real-world examples, and industry insights to simplify your LCA reporting process.a
Email 1: Understanding A4+A5 Regulations
📩 Subject: Navigating LCA Compliance: Understanding A4+A5 Regulations
Overview of Bygningsreglementet (BR18) and why LCA reporting is mandatory
CO₂ limits for new buildings and how they will change over time
The key reporting standards: EN 15643, EN 15978, ISO 14083, GLEC Framework
Essential tools for compliance: LCAByg, DGNB, BUILD Rapport, EPDs
Email 2: Getting Transport Emissions Right
📩 Subject: A4 Reporting: Getting Transport Emissions Right
What counts as A4 emissions? (material transport, waste transport, equipment transport)
Required data: vehicle type, fuel consumption, transport distance, packaging waste
How to use standard emission factors when transport data is incomplete
Common mistakes: Ignoring subcontractor transport or missing return trips