The Complete Guide To Carbon Management in Real Estate
With the built environment responsible for 40% of global carbon emissions, decarbonising real estate assets must be a key priority for investors and corporate occupiers Continue reading
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eToolLCD Certification Service (Third Party Review)
ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 standards for LCA call for all studies to be verified by a third party. eTool offer a formal certification process provided with any paid for eToolLCD Subscription and associated project access fee. Continue reading
The new London Plan – How to meet its requirements
After its initial publication way back in 2017, and after many modifications, the new London Plan came into effect on 2nd March 2021. One of the key directives is the use of Whole Life Carbon Assessments in an endeavour to meet net zero carbon commitments. In this article we look at what the new London Plan means for “Major Referable Projects” and how eToolLCD can be utilised in accordance with the new London Plan. Continue reading
RapidLCA App for Housing
eTool has recently delivered a new app for rapid life cycle assessment of houses. RapidLCA streamlines the sustainability assessment of lower density residential buildings. It is aligned with ISO standards for … Continue reading
London Plan Policy – Targeting a reduction in building life cycle carbon emissions.
In response to the latest Draft London Plan Policy, eTool takes a closer look at the importance of Whole Life-Cycle Carbon Assessments (WLC) and the latest guidance. Continue reading
BIM & LCA – aiding a more collaborative approach to sustainable design.
Efficiency of a project and the ability to identify major impacts on sustainable buildings is critical during the early design stages. BIM and LCA integration will facilitate this approach. Continue reading
NCC 2022 and NatHERS Star Ratings – eTool Position Statement
NCC 2022 are proposing some dramatic improvements in residential energy use. This is, in principal a fantastic development and one that eTool very much supports. We do however feel that … Continue reading
New Sustainability Consultant, Life Cycle Designer Opportunity
Our vision is a fun and fulfilling future in balance with the planet. Our business is committed to decarbonising the built form. eToolLCD is our SaaS product which is growing at 300% PA. It optimises the environmental performance of buildings & infrastructure. You will be developing eToolLCD. We are employing a software developer. Continue reading
Are we running out of building materials?
The above infographic from the BBC implies that we will run out of copper in 32 years. This is calculated by taking the current reserves (about 700Mt) and dividing … Continue reading
What is a Zero Carbon Building?
What does “Zero Carbon” mean? We thought we’d post this for clarity, when eTool make a claim about one of our subscriber’s (or client’s) buildings we aren’t cutting corners. When … Continue reading