The Archive of Projects
This is a list of the main projects carried out by ITeC. The Project Topics menu allows you to narrow the list down according to the subjects covered.
Social Life Cycle Assessment of construction projects developed by a public administration
A public administration wants to encourage construction projects under its responsibility to include a Social Life Cycle Assessment (S-LCA) calculation. It has requested that ITeC verify whether these S-LCAs can be produced using TCQi software with the data included in the BEDEC database, as this would make the calculation easier for project designers without compromising the accuracy of the results.
Regulatory requirements applicable to bollards
The entry into force of a new Spanish accessibility regulation has raised doubts about whether the pedestrian areas in a project that got approved previously to the new law meet all the requirements. ITeC has been asked to set down what parameters bollards for pedestrian areas must meet according to the latest versions of country, regional and local regulations.
Potential for reusing single-use products as construction materials
Some objects designed as disposable products end up becoming problematic waste once they have served their purpose. One possible solution for these materials is to incorporate them into certain construction products, provided they do not breach regulations and standards. ITeC has been tasked with identifying the requirements these products would have to meet, the methods for verifying compliance, and what type of certifications they would need for a smooth market entry.
Verification of the Environmental Product Declaration of an acoustic insulation material
ITeC has carried out the verification of the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) of an acoustic insulation, validating its “cradle to grave” Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) that covers the stages of product manufacturing, installation, use and end of life. Specific data from the factory have been used to inventory the manufacturing phase, and generic data from reliable sources for the other phases following the CML-2001 method.
Evaluation of fire-resistant foam sealants
The foams in question deviate from the scope of the harmonised standards, so the manufacturer has asked ITeC for guidance on the process of getting a European Technical Approval (ETA). Although EAD 350141-00-1106 defines an assessment protocol that is suitable for this kind of products, the issue of fire resistance needs to be tested in accordance with EN 1366-4:2021, after selecting which environmental use conditions fits better these foams from a list of five options.
Database for urban telecommunication networks projects
A public entity that uses ITeC’s BEDEC database to contract street construction and maintenance works for the assets under its responsibility has new needs in works related to telecommunications and data networks, and has requested improvements in the database to meet these needs.
Assessment of the durability of a fire protection fabric
A manufacturer of intumescent fabrics wishes to assess their durability according to the criteria set forth in EOTA Technical Report 024. This document establishes five types of application conditions, each with its own testing program. The manufacturer has requested advice from ITeC to identify the appropriate program for the product, select a laboratory, supervise the tests and their results, and draft a technical report.
Evaluation of structural sealants for curtain walls
A silicone sealant manufacturer markets a structural variety developed for use in structural sealant curtain walls. The product originally obtained its CE mark through a European Technical Assessment (ETA) based on the ETAG 002 procedure. However, in 2018, EOTA replaced that procedure with EAD 090010-00-0404. The manufacturer has requested advice from ITeC to attain another ETA in accordance with this new EAD. The first step has been to draw up an Assessment Plan defining which product properties must be tested, how they must be tested, and which values must be met.
Reduction in energy demand achieved by components with built-in photovoltaic panels
The annual electricity demand of an apartment building and an office building has been obtained after running simulations on digital models. Another set of simulations has assessed the amount of energy that could be collected by means of different construction elements (railings, canopies, etc.) that have built-in photovoltaic panels. With this data it is possible to quantify how much the electricity demand of each building can be reduced depending on its location and the configuration of the solar collectors.
Assessment of an alternative supplier of one of the components of a CE-marked intumescent coating
The manufacturer of a coating for passive fire protection of steel structures has decided to substitute the provider of the chemical component that is responsible of the intumescence properties of the product. Since the coating is already CE-marked, the company has asked ITeC to assess the alternative component to make sure that the product performance remains the same. If the new supplier is validated, the change will be registered in the Factory Production Control documents related to the CE mark of the coating.
