Is Your Company Prepared For The Next Pandemic And Will It Recover?

COVID-19 has changed everything. That has been the general feeling for many companies over the past 18 months. Whether you are a building product manufacturer, AEC firm, or real estate company, the pandemic has changed the ways people work and…

The State of HPDs in 2021 and the Future of Material Databases

Only a fool would predict the future with certainty, but we can surmise several possibilities based on the events in 2020. Last year was a difficult time for many AEC firms and building product manufacturers. The COVID-19 pandemic inflicted severe damage to the construction industry and entire economy. How will COVID-19 affect specifications, product transparency, and material databases in 2021? Let’s find out...

Pulling Teeth: Obtaining Data For HPDs and Declare Labels

One of the most significant issues and hindrances to a wider adoption of HPDs and Declare Labels has been the difficulty of obtaining data from suppliers. Getting information from suppliers can be like pulling teeth. It can also delay or…

LEED FAIL: 3 Reasons Why Your HPD Will Not Contribute Points

Not every HPD is equal. There are hundreds of non-compliant HPDs in the marketplace. These HPDs will not contribute to LEED v4 for various reasons including not meeting the LEED credit requirements thresholds and not complying with the HPD Open…

4 Common Myths About Health Product Declarations (HPDs)

The Health Product Declaration (HPD) is the industry standard for reporting the material contents of building products and any health effects associated with these materials. Unfortunately, there are many myths and loads of inaccuracies about HPDs in the marketplace. It…