Construction and Greenhouse Gases—Everything You Need to Know to Stay in the Loop

Thursday, September 10, 2026

What are the major sources of greenhouse gas emissions in construction projects? What are life cycle stages, system boundaries, and threshold values? How do I read an EPD? In this webinar, you’ll gain a basic understanding of buildings and carbon footprints.

About the event

To make good decisions in a construction project, you need to understand what actually causes emissions, what is being measured, and what the limits of the calculation are.

In this webinar, you’ll get a basic introduction to:

the major sources of emissions in construction projects
life cycle stages and system boundaries
greenhouse gas calculations according to TEK17
how to find relevant climate information in an EPD
reference buildings and threshold values

The webinar will be led by Jeroen Coppens ( Norconsult), a civil engineer and architect with extensive experience in the construction and real estate sectors. Coppens’ expertise ranges from design and construction site supervision to project management and sustainability consulting, including greenhouse gas accounting, environmental programs, and BREEAM certification.

Watch a recording of the webinar