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Certification of reusability of Peikko products
This thesis studies the reusability certification possibilities of reused construction products. The reuse of construction components is a relatively new topic for the construction industry. There is rising interest in reuse due to ambitious European level targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the coming decades. The construction industry is seen one of the worst greenhouse gas producers. The study was initiated at the request of the construction product manufacturer, Peikko Group Oy. The study has three main phases. The first phase was to find out why there is a request to have third party verification for construction products. The second phase examined where the need for reuse comes from. To confirm the results, unstructured interviews were conducted with field professionals in Finland. The interviews are considered confidential and the public report includes an anonymous summary of them. The third party verification, certification, is based on legislation. The verification of construction product properties is defined in European legislation, and national legislation related to building and construction. The rising demand for more sustainable buildings and products that fulfil circular economy principles is coming from European level. The European Commission has published the Green Deal strategy and the Circular Economy Action Plan, where is stated clear actions how to reduce CO2 emissions. These actions are encouraging to favour also the reuse of construction products. At the moment there is no certification available that would take in to account the structural properties of reused construction products or components. Based on the interviews and background study was evident that some verification would be highly recommended. As there is no ready certification scheme available, construction product manufacturer Peikko could utilize the ISO standard and co-operate with the certification body to have confirmation for the reuse documentation. Thus, they could support customers when structures are designed to be reused after building’s lifespan ends.
Certification of reusability of Peikko products
This thesis studies the reusability certification possibilities of reused construction products. The reuse of construction components is a relatively new topic for the construction industry. There is rising interest in reuse due to ambitious European level targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the coming decades. The construction industry is seen one of the worst greenhouse gas producers. The study was initiated at the request of the construction product manufacturer, Peikko Group Oy. The study has three main phases. The first phase was to find out why there is a request to have third party verification for construction products. The second phase examined where the need for reuse comes from. To confirm the results, unstructured interviews were conducted with field professionals in Finland. The interviews are considered confidential and the public report includes an anonymous summary of them. The third party verification, certification, is based on legislation. The verification of construction product properties is defined in European legislation, and national legislation related to building and construction. The rising demand for more sustainable buildings and products that fulfil circular economy principles is coming from European level. The European Commission has published the Green Deal strategy and the Circular Economy Action Plan, where is stated clear actions how to reduce CO2 emissions. These actions are encouraging to favour also the reuse of construction products. At the moment there is no certification available that would take in to account the structural properties of reused construction products or components. Based on the interviews and background study was evident that some verification would be highly recommended. As there is no ready certification scheme available, construction product manufacturer Peikko could utilize the ISO standard and co-operate with the certification body to have confirmation for the reuse documentation. Thus, they could support customers when structures are designed to be reused after building’s lifespan ends.
Certification of reusability of Peikko products
Rissanen, Anne (author)
2021-01-01
Miscellaneous
Electronic Resource
English
DDC:
690
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