Tag: Construction products

• Reusing timber in construction

  In our latest infographic, we outline the steps required to safely reuse structural timber in renovation and construction. Using wood for longer, following the cascading principle, helps to avoid waste and reduce carbon emissions.

• Strength grading reclaimed timber in construction

  Strength grading is an important step to safely reuse timber, but what are the steps and what supporting information is required? Find out in our infographic.

• Call for experts – Chemicals in construction products

  ECOS is looking for experts in the field of chemicals in construction products to represent and defend environmental interests in the development of standards and related policies. Our experts provide us with technical and scientific input and represent ECOS in standardisation processes and multi-stakeholder discussions.

• Crossroads for construction products: CPR could help decarbonise them – or do nothing

  The European Parliament has endorsed a revised EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR) that shifts action to the implementation phase instead of introducing mandatory requirements right away. The agreed law takes some timid steps forward, but without the comprehensive measures that are needed it is a far cry from the jump-start on decarbonisation that progressive voices have been calling for.

• Joint letter – Recommendations for an environmentally ambitious Construction Products Regulation (CPR)

  ECOS, with industry players, associations, and other NGOs sent a letter to Member State representatives in the Council with recommendations for an environmentally ambitious Construction Products Regulation (CPR).