EPA proposes PCR/EPD criteria to back new construction materials labeling

Sources: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; CP staff The Environmental Protection Agency invites comments through April 4 on “Criteria for Product Category Rules (PCRs) to Support the Label Program for Low Embodied Carbon Construction Materials.” Posted here, the 30-page document offers guidelines to improve PCRs by establishing consistent data quality and transparency requirements for Environmental Product Declarations (EPD). The proposed criteria…

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Wienerberger secures Ludowici terra cotta brand in Terreal deal

Sources: Wienerberger AG, Vienna; CP staff The world’s top clay building products operator and parent of Tennessee-based unit masonry giant General Shale has closed on Terreal Group of France. In its largest acquisition ever, Wienberger AG adds Terreal roof repair and renovation product businesses in France, Germany, Italy and Spain, along with a North American satellite whose principal brand, Ludowici,…

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