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A4 Transportation Calculation
Learn how EC3 calculates the A4 transportation impact.
Calculations of Statistics for a Search
Learn how EC3 returns statistics for EPD searches.
Carbon Priced Procurement White Paper
Discover the idea and benefits of a carbon price on building projects.
Comparability & Uncertainty in EC3
Learn how comparisons of products based their EPDs are done in EC3.
Concrete Uncertainty Methodology
Uncover our methodology and calculations for concrete uncertainty in EC3.
Draft Specification Modifications for Low Carbon Concrete
Access our draft specification modifications for low-carbon concrete.
EC3 Default Uncertainty Factors
Explore the uncertainty factors under development.
EC3 for Manufacturers
See how product manufacturers can view, update and manage EPDs in EC3.
EC3 for Organization Admins
Learn how an organization manager can manage documents, buildings, users and groups in EC3.
EC3 for Program Operators
Explore how program operators can view, correct and manage EPDs in the EC3 tool.
EC3 Implementation Plan: CLF 2023 Baselines
Learn about Building Transparency's plan to for implementing CLF baselines in the EC3 tool.
EC3 Key Features
Explore the key features of the EC3 tool and how it supports sustainable building design.
EC3 Tips for General Contractors
Access a resource for general contractors to learn how to use EC3 to reach embodied carbon reduction goals.
EC3 Tool Primer for AEC Professionals
Access a step-by-step guide for using EC3 to drive embodied carbon action on projects.
EC3 Tool User Benefits
Learn about the unique benefits for AEC professionals in using EC3.
EC3 Uncertainty General Methodology
Explore out process for determining uncertainty factors applied to EPDs in EC3.
Ec3 User Profile & Organization Management
Explore how to manage your user profile, preferences, and organization in EC3.
ECAP Specifications Template Matrix
Download the specifications template matrix, developed as part of the Embodied Carbon Action Plan (ECAP).
ECAP Template Specification Language
Download template specifications as part of the Embodied Carbon Action Plan (ECAP).
Embodied Carbon Action Plan
Review the key steps actions needed to reduce the embodied carbon of buildings.
EPD Request Letter for Individual Company
Access our templated EPD request letter for an individual company.
EPD Request Letter for Project Team
Access our templated EPD request letter for a project team.
Find & Compare Materials
See how to find and compare construction materials in EC3.
General Template Specification Language
Download the Embodied Carbon Action Plan (ECAP) template specification language working draft.
Glass Uncertainty Report
Uncover our methodology and calculations for flat glass uncertainty in EC3.
Greenbuild 2024 Booth Posters
Check out our posters from Greenbuild 2024! They share more about our tools and programs.
Guidance for Purchasing Carbon Offsets
Review guidance from materialsCAN to help navigate the world of carbon offsets.
How EC3 Supports Buy Clean Policy
Learn how EC3 enables and supports effective Buy Clean policy.
Introduction to EC3 Uncertainty
Learn how we support data transparency and specificity in EPDs.
openEPD One-Pager
Explore the purpose of openEPD and its role in standardizing EPDs.
openIMPACT Concrete Documentation
Learn about the methodology and data sources for the LCA models of concrete products in openIMPACT.
openIMPACT Steel Documentation
Learn about the methodology and data sources for the LCA models of steel products in openIMPACT.
ownersCAN ECAP Design/Contract Language
Download our templated basis of design/contract language from ownersCAN.
ownersCAN Embodied Carbon Action Plan Walkthrough
Learn more about the Embodied Carbon Action Plan with this step-by-step walkthrough.
Prioritizing Embodied Carbon In Your Spec
Check out another resource from materialsCAN that explains how to prioritize embodied carbon in specifications.
Using the EC3 Building Planner: Part 1
See how designers, builders and procurement can use the EC3 Building Planner to get results.
Using the EC3 Building Planner: Part 2
Learn how to organize, compare, share and publish buildings in EC3.
Carbon Priced Procurement White Paper
Discover the idea and benefits of a carbon price on building projects.
Draft Specification Modifications for Low Carbon Concrete
Access our draft specification modifications for low-carbon concrete.
EC3 Implementation Plan: CLF 2023 Baselines
Learn about Building Transparency's plan to for implementing CLF baselines in the EC3 tool.
EC3 Key Features
Explore the key features of the EC3 tool and how it supports sustainable building design.
EC3 Tips for General Contractors
Access a resource for general contractors to learn how to use EC3 to reach embodied carbon reduction goals.
EC3 Tool Primer for AEC Professionals
Access a step-by-step guide for using EC3 to drive embodied carbon action on projects.
EC3 Tool User Benefits
Learn about the unique benefits for AEC professionals in using EC3.
ECAP Specifications Template Matrix
Download the specifications template matrix, developed as part of the Embodied Carbon Action Plan (ECAP).
ECAP Template Specification Language
Download template specifications as part of the Embodied Carbon Action Plan (ECAP).
EPD Request Letter for Individual Company
Access our templated EPD request letter for an individual company.
EPD Request Letter for Project Team
Access our templated EPD request letter for a project team.
General Template Specification Language
Download the Embodied Carbon Action Plan (ECAP) template specification language working draft.
Greenbuild 2024 Booth Posters
Check out our posters from Greenbuild 2024! They share more about our tools and programs.
Guidance for Purchasing Carbon Offsets
Review guidance from materialsCAN to help navigate the world of carbon offsets.
How EC3 Supports Buy Clean Policy
Learn how EC3 enables and supports effective Buy Clean policy.
openEPD One-Pager
Explore the purpose of openEPD and its role in standardizing EPDs.
ownersCAN ECAP Design/Contract Language
Download our templated basis of design/contract language from ownersCAN.
Prioritizing Embodied Carbon In Your Spec
Check out another resource from materialsCAN that explains how to prioritize embodied carbon in specifications.
A4 Transportation Calculation
Learn how EC3 calculates the A4 transportation impact.
Calculations of Statistics for a Search
Learn how EC3 returns statistics for EPD searches.
Concrete Uncertainty Methodology
Uncover our methodology and calculations for concrete uncertainty in EC3.
EC3 Default Uncertainty Factors
Explore the uncertainty factors under development.
EC3 Uncertainty General Methodology
Explore out process for determining uncertainty factors applied to EPDs in EC3.
Embodied Carbon Action Plan
Review the key steps actions needed to reduce the embodied carbon of buildings.
Glass Uncertainty Report
Uncover our methodology and calculations for flat glass uncertainty in EC3.
Introduction to EC3 Uncertainty
Learn how we support data transparency and specificity in EPDs.
openIMPACT Concrete Documentation
Learn about the methodology and data sources for the LCA models of concrete products in openIMPACT.
openIMPACT Steel Documentation
Learn about the methodology and data sources for the LCA models of steel products in openIMPACT.
Comparability & Uncertainty in EC3
Learn how comparisons of products based their EPDs are done in EC3.
EC3 for Manufacturers
See how product manufacturers can view, update and manage EPDs in EC3.
EC3 for Organization Admins
Learn how an organization manager can manage documents, buildings, users and groups in EC3.
EC3 for Program Operators
Explore how program operators can view, correct and manage EPDs in the EC3 tool.
Ec3 User Profile & Organization Management
Explore how to manage your user profile, preferences, and organization in EC3.
Find & Compare Materials
See how to find and compare construction materials in EC3.
ownersCAN Embodied Carbon Action Plan Walkthrough
Learn more about the Embodied Carbon Action Plan with this step-by-step walkthrough.
Using the EC3 Building Planner: Part 1
See how designers, builders and procurement can use the EC3 Building Planner to get results.
Using the EC3 Building Planner: Part 2
Learn how to organize, compare, share and publish buildings in EC3.
