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IMPACT Environmental: Your Key to Meeting New Sustainability Requirements for Precast Concrete
The construction industry is evolving rapidly to meet new sustainability and climate regulations, particularly concerning Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) standards. With stricter rules coming into effect in 2025 and 2028, precast concrete producers must adapt to ensure compliance and advance sustainable development.
IMPACT Environmental provides a powerful solution—streamlining LCA calculations and simplifying environmental product declarations (EPDs) for construction projects.
Advanced 6D BIM for Sustainable Precast Concrete
The IMPACT Environmental database is connected directly to Bionovas One Click LCA with access to more than 10000+ materials. To perform a full LCA calculation you complete your calculations in One Click LCA and produce your environmental product declarations.
IMPACT Environmental is an advanced 6D BIM software designed specifically for precast concrete elements. It enables the precise calculation of greenhouse gas emissions (CO2) for modules A1-A3 in EN 15804, allowing for comprehensive LCA assessments.
Seamlessly integrated within the IMPACT 3D Model in the Project Manager, CO2 emissions can be calculated at both the individual element and full project levels, ensuring accurate environmental reporting.
Seamless Digital Integration for Optimized Compliance
With the increasing need for digital tools to support sustainability efforts, IMPACT Environmental integrates seamlessly with BIM models and other digital construction platforms. This enables real-time data analysis and compliance verification throughout the design and construction phases.
The IMPACT Environmental database is directly connected to Bionova’s One Click LCA, providing access to over 10,000 materials. For a complete LCA calculation, data from IMPACT Environmental is seamlessly transferred to One Click LCA, where final environmental product declarations can be generated.
Enhanced Carbon Footprint Analysis with One Click LCA
A notable example of this integration’s benefits is demonstrated by Heidelberg Materials Precast Abetong. By leveraging the connection between IMPACT and One Click LCA, they can calculate the carbon footprint of specific elements with given reinforcement, leading to more accurate project assessments. This capability enables early-stage discussions with clients on strategies to reduce the carbon footprint of their projects, providing a competitive edge in the market.
Andreas Lidö, Development Engineer at Heidelberg Materials Precast Abetong, emphasized the importance of EPDs in winning projects and meeting the growing demand for sustainable building practices.
By integrating IMPACT Environmental with One Click LCA, precast concrete producers can streamline their LCA workflows, ensure compliance with evolving sustainability regulations, and enhance their market competitiveness through accurate and reliable environmental reporting.
You can read more about it here.
Smarter Material Selection & Waste Reduction
Starting with IMPACT 17.2 (Q1 2025), material selection for precast elements is significantly enhanced. Users can define specific requirements, and IMPACT will automatically identify the optimal concrete recipes that meet sustainability goals. By accurately calculating the precise volume of concrete needed—including cast-in items, reinforcement, and other components—waste is minimized, and efficiency is maximized.
For detailed documentation on IMPACT Materials, recipe selection, and additional features, visit our IMPACT Wiki.
Key Features of IMPACT Environmental
- Compare material options to find the most carbon-efficient solution.
- Evaluate carbon performance and its changes throughout the project.
- Gather data for the first three modules of an LCA calculation (EN 15804, Modules A1-A3) directly in IMPACT.
- Complete full LCA calculations in One Click LCA.
- Utilize pre-existing data in IMPACT to save time and improve accuracy.
- Implement a 6D BIM workflow tailored specifically for precast concrete sustainability.
Key Features of One Click LCA by Bionova
- Quantifies all factors affecting CO2 emissions.
- Automates calculations from IMPACT for immediate carbon insights.
- Global database with over 10,000 materials, fully integrated with IMPACT.
- Compliant with BREEAM, LEED, and 30+ sustainability certifications.
- Used in over 50 countries worldwide.
Future-Proof Your Precast Concrete Business
With increasing sustainability regulations on the horizon, integrating IMPACT Environmental into your workflow ensures compliance, reduces carbon footprints, and enhances efficiency.
Stay ahead of industry changes—start optimizing your LCA calculations today with IMPACT Environmental.
For more information, do not hesitate to book a meeting with us – or click right below to apply for a Trial.
Why wait? Click to apply for a Free Trial of IMPACT and get started today!
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