Metalmag: Life-Cycle Assessment

Life-cycle Assessment

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 03:22:29 EST

LCA is an analytical process to estimate the sustainability profile of a product, process or service.

Life-cycle Assessment Assistance Requested

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:47:10 EST

The Metal Construction Association, Glenview, Ill., has submitted a Request for Proposals to five Life-cycle assessment consulting firms for their assistance in developing environmental impact data.

Solar Energy System From Whirlwind Steel Buildings Inc.

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:02:20 EST

Whirlwind Steel Buildings Inc.’s Solar Energy System is an amorphous photovoltaic peel-and-stick system that is factory- or field-applied to standing-seam roof panels. Available in seven pre-designed packages, ranging from 3 to 120 kilowatts, the system is penetration free, lightweight, grid tied and has a low life-cycle cost.

Examining the Green Performance of a Residence Hall

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 04:56:24 EST

Stephen Epler Hall at Portland State University, Ore., has been the subject of ongoing studies since its completion in 2003.

The Whole Picture

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:02:55 EST

Zinc is becoming a recognized green-building material because of its favorable life-cycle assessment.

Saving Time and Money

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 04:33:19 EST

In building its new expansion facility in Columbus, Miss., American Eurocopter was looking to keep construction- and life-cycle costs low. In addition, the building’s aesthetics had to reflect the important work going on inside: the manufacture and final assembly of the company’s A-Star AS350 helicopters.

Life-cycle Assessment for Metal

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 04:35:40 EST

Life-cycle assessment, a tool that is on the rise, considers the entire value chain involved in producing a product.

Evaluation Program Evaluates LCA

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 04:35:24 EST

The Metal Construction Association, Glenview, Ill., recently sponsored a training program in Chicago about lifecycle assessment.