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Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

What is a Life Cycle Assessment?

A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) measures and analyses the environmental impact of a building or infrastructure project throughout its lifespan. This assessment follows international ISO standards and covers every stage, from extracting raw materials to end-of-life demolition or reuse. By accounting for carbon emissions, energy use, water consumption, waste, and resource depletion, an LCA provides a clear picture of a project’s environmental footprint.

LCA is now essential for anyone looking to design and build responsibly. UK building regulations and schemes such as BREEAM and LEED often require a full LCA to demonstrate compliance and secure green certifications. With growing pressure from regulators, investors, and end-users, understanding the environmental cost of your development is more important than ever.

Clients use LCAs to compare different designs or materials, reduce embodied and operational carbon, and save on costs in the long run. By identifying efficiency opportunities early, you can make informed decisions that lead to better outcomes for your project and the wider environment.

At enevo, we specialise in clear, practical LCAs that help you meet regulations and demonstrate your commitment to sustainability.

Send us your project details and we’ll send a quote

What does our Life Cycle Assessment service include?

We deliver a complete, end-to-end LCA service that covers:

We work with you to decide what will be included in the assessment, covering everything from material sourcing to end-of-life. Icon

Defining scope and boundaries

We work with you to decide what will be included in the assessment, covering everything from material sourcing to end-of-life.
Our team collects and quantifies all materials, energy use, water consumption, waste, and emissions at each project stage. Icon

Inventory analysis

Our team collects and quantifies all materials, energy use, water consumption, waste, and emissions at each project stage.
We analyse the data to calculate environmental impacts such as carbon footprint, resource depletion, and pollution. Icon

Impact assessment

We analyse the data to calculate environmental impacts such as carbon footprint, resource depletion, and pollution.
You get a clear, actionable report, including recommendations for reducing your project's impact. Icon

Interpretation and reporting

You get a clear, actionable report, including recommendations for reducing your project's impact.
Guidance on how to select sustainable materials and improve project performance. Icon

Material and design advice

Guidance on how to select sustainable materials and improve project performance.
Documentation suitable for BREEAM, LEED, or other green building standards Icon

Support for certification

Documentation suitable for BREEAM, LEED, or other green building standards
Follow-up advice on further improvements or responding to new requirements. Icon

Ongoing consultancy

Follow-up advice on further improvements or responding to new requirements.
We work with you to decide what will be included in the assessment, covering everything from material sourcing to end-of-life. Icon

Defining scope and boundaries

We work with you to decide what will be included in the assessment, covering everything from material sourcing to end-of-life.
Our team collects and quantifies all materials, energy use, water consumption, waste, and emissions at each project stage. Icon

Inventory analysis

Our team collects and quantifies all materials, energy use, water consumption, waste, and emissions at each project stage.
We analyse the data to calculate environmental impacts such as carbon footprint, resource depletion, and pollution. Icon

Impact assessment

We analyse the data to calculate environmental impacts such as carbon footprint, resource depletion, and pollution.
You get a clear, actionable report, including recommendations for reducing your project's impact. Icon

Interpretation and reporting

You get a clear, actionable report, including recommendations for reducing your project's impact.
Guidance on how to select sustainable materials and improve project performance. Icon

Material and design advice

Guidance on how to select sustainable materials and improve project performance.
Documentation suitable for BREEAM, LEED, or other green building standards Icon

Support for certification

Documentation suitable for BREEAM, LEED, or other green building standards
Follow-up advice on further improvements or responding to new requirements. Icon

Ongoing consultancy

Follow-up advice on further improvements or responding to new requirements.

Our LCA process

01

Initial consultation
Send us your project details and goals. We’ll clarify the scope and set expectations for your LCA.

02

Data collection and inventory
We gather detailed information on materials, construction methods, energy use, and projected occupancy. This covers every phase from design to demolition.

03

Impact assessment
Using industry software and standards (ISO 14040 and 14044), we calculate environmental impacts and identify areas for improvement.

04

Interpretation and reporting
We provide a straightforward report, highlighting opportunities to cut emissions, save resources, and meet regulatory targets.

05

Ongoing support
Our experts stay involved to help you implement recommendations, answer questions, and prepare evidence for building control or certification bodies.
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Why enevo for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)? Icon

Why enevo for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)?

  • Specialist knowledge: Experienced LCA consultants with up-to-date expertise in UK regulations and international standards.

  • Proven track record: Delivering LCAs for leading developers, contractors, and designers across complex, high-value projects.

  • Practical advice: We give clear guidance you can act on, not just technical reports.

  • End-to-end support: From the first consultation to certification, we work closely with your team at every stage.

  • Recognised by the industry: Our assessments are trusted for major BREEAM and LEED submissions.

How can we help you
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5 Star Rating

Harry gave me excellent advice and clear understanding on what BREEAM means as well about the specific accredited assessing required by professionals like Harry.

Angela Singh

5 Star Rating

Very efficient and professional service. Cant recommend enevo enough, glad I chose them for my project.

William Brannon

5 Star Rating

Very impressive on all aspects of energy calcs. Responsive and cost competitive. Highly recommended

Nick Spencer

5 Star Rating

enevo are always helpful, friendly and efficient in carrying out SAP calculations for our clients.

Lizzie Hicks

5 Star Rating

Dan at enevo has completed for us SBEM Calculations and EPC Certificates for 6 commercial units on an industrial estate. The cost of the works was very competitive and the service we received was second to none. With very limited time to get these works completed Dan worked round the clock (and into his annual leave!!) to ensure that our completion date was achieved with very little notice. Would highly recommend!

Mollie Belton

5 Star Rating

We have always found enevo to provide an excellent service in the preparation of SAP Calculations and Assessments as well as EPC Certificates for projects that they have worked on for us. They are also reasonably priced so we would certainly recommend them to anyone looking for this type of service.

Martin Booker

5 Star Rating

Used enevo from start to completion of our recent project of 2No. new builds. Services included SAP/EPC and property air testing. Great service, understanding of requirements and cost. Person friendly company and good with communication.

Mark Radcliffe

5 Star Rating

Very efficient, personal, professional service, with a quick report turnaround. Highly recommended if you're a self-builder trying to navigate the complexities of the latest regulations.

Edward Broadhead

5 Star Rating

Always efficient and prompt service, enevo are an asset to my company, having used their services on multiple developments I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

Mac Chappell

5 Star Rating

Great service with a fast turnaround. Communication was excellent throughout. Richard the engineer was polite and professional. Will certainly be using enevo again.

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