Life Cycle Assessment of Construction Projects to Enhance Sustainability

An evaluation of the environmental impacts associated with a project across its entire lifecycle - from raw material extraction and processing to construction, operation, and maintenance, enables stakeholders to identify opportunities to minimize negative impacts.

Harsh Pareek - Regional Sales Director (India & SAARC), Trimble Solutions

How do Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) contribute to enhancing sustainability within the construction industry and what are the other benefits?

LCAs play a crucial role in enhancing sustainability within the construction industry by providing a comprehensive evaluation of the environmental impacts associated with a building or infrastructure project across its entire life cycle. LCAs consider all stages - from raw material extraction and processing to construction, operation, maintenance, and eventual disposal or reuse. This holistic approach enables stakeholders to identify opportunities for environmental improvement and make informed decisions to minimize negative impacts.