Greetings @Community
We’re excited to announce another major update to the Real-Time LCA platform! This time, we’ve expanded our support to include Sweden, bringing us one step closer to comprehensive Nordic coverage. Let’s dive into what’s new and improved:
Features
Sweden Support
- Boverket Calculation Type: Fully supported, ensuring compliance with Swedish regulations.
- Boverket Specific Transport Emissions: Added for more accurate assessments.
- Boverket Specific Emission Factors for A5: Now available for detailed reporting.
- Swedish Building Types: Introduced to better align with local construction practices.
- EN 15978_2012 Standard: Reporting now follows this standard, ensuring consistency and reliability.
- Project Breakdown with BSAB Codes: Offering a structured approach to project management with Swedish-specific codes.
Improvements
- EPD Owner Creation: Email address is no longer required, simplifying the setup process.
- Optional Classification: Setting the Classification is now optional when creating custom types or materials in the mapping view.
- Description Field: You can now input descriptions when creating new types or materials.
- Expanded Indicators in Insights: More indicators added to give deeper insights into your projects.
- Enhanced Mapping View: It’s now possible to initialize Create Material and Construction directly from the Mapping view, not just the Library view.
- Automatic Unit Conversion: Material quantities inputted in tons are now automatically converted to kilograms for consistency.
Additional Notes
- Expanded EPD Library: We’ve added a significant number of new EPDs, enriching the library for broader selection and analysis.
- Future Releases: Stay tuned—support for Iceland and the Faroe Islands is on the horizon for our next release!
Thank you for your continued support and feedback! This update represents a big leap forward, and we’re thrilled to see how these new features will empower your projects. As always, we’re here to listen and grow alongside our community.
Until next time,
The Real-Time LCA Team