Capem

This programme fits with BSK CIC’s New Skills for a Low Carbon Future and Innovation for a Low Carbon Future.

The project is currently at start-up phase.

What is Capem?

BSK are UK partners, working with Greenspec on this pan European project to support the assessment and development of sustainable building materials and the demonstration of their use in public and private buildings.

Cycle Assessment Procedure for Eco-Materials

The CAP’EM (Cycle Assessment Procedure for Eco-Materials) Projects is a North-West European programme drawing together the expertise of 11 partner organizations to improve the production, distribution and use of eco-materials.

Eco construction materials provide an effective and lasting solution to the environmental issues facing the construction sector. However, it can be difficult to define exactly what constitutes an eco-material as they seldom have recognized industry certification. This makes it hard to compare their performance with traditional building materials.

For the eco-materials market to flourish, it requires a robust evaluation process that:

• Defines and identifies eco-materials using common terms of reference and criteria,

• Develops a solid knowledge-base for manufacturers,

• Supports the lasting integration of eco-materials into mainstream construction products.

The objectives of this project are to:

1. Develop a shared methodology for the life cycle analysis of the environmental and health impacts of construction materials,

2. Evaluate and classify a series of materials according to this new methodology,

3. Compare the strengths and weaknesses of these materials, and develop technical and commercial information to communicate this to the market place,

4. Disseminate the evaluation results for selected eco-materials

Simple and practical tools for the Construction Industry

The goal of the CAP’EM project is to promote eco-materials and to provide the construction industry with simple and practical tools to support their adoption:

Project Team:

For further information please contact:
Jane Ollis on 01732 878047, or alternatively email jane.ollis@businesslinkkent.co.uk
Alisa Yingling on 01732 878017, or alternatively email alisa.yingling@businesslinkkent.co.uk

List of CAP’EM Partners