Congrats, Foermli’s first EPDs are live
Void former systems just got a new spec‑ready option. Foermli has published its debut Environmental Product Declaration for its modular void former system, giving structural and sustainability teams verified numbers they can cite in submittals. For a category where many products still rely on marketing PDFs, this moves the conversation to third‑party proof and helps projects keep design intent without last‑minute swaps.
What Foermli just launched
Foermli has entered the transparency arena with its first Environmental Product Declaration covering the Foermli Void Former System. The declaration reads as product specific for a system used in reinforced concrete flat slabs, not a generic material average. The program operator listed is EPD Hub. The public record also credits the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction as the LCA developer. The EPD was issued in April 2025.
Why this matters in specs
Project teams increasingly screen options by whether a product has a current, third‑party verified EPD that aligns to EN 15804 or ISO 14025. Without one, many tools apply conservative defaults that quietly penalize bids and can trigger product swaps late in design. A verified EPD removes that hidden friction and keeps the focus on structural performance, carbon, and cost rather than paperwork detours.
Product scope in plain language
Foermli’s system places engineered plastic modules within the slab to displace non‑working concrete while maintaining strength. Think of it like bubble wrap for structure where the “bubbles” are precisely spaced to lighten the deck and hold rebar layout. The EPD frames this as a single system family with clear use in reinforced concrete floor plates, the workhorse of many mid‑ and high‑rise projects.
Competitive yardstick
In this niche, Cobiax is a familiar name and already shows product‑specific EPD coverage for voided slab systems. Two other frequent comparables, Daliform Group’s U‑Boot Beton and Unidome, do not presently show public product‑specific EPDs we could locate across major operator libraries as of February 7, 2026. That puts Foermli shoulder to shoulder with an established player while standing out against peers who are still light on verified documentation.
Why the timing lands well now
Whole‑building LCA checks keep spreading from marquee civic jobs to commercial shells and core. When a slab system carries a verified EPD, design teams can keep the original structural concept and avoid swapping to heavier conventional slabs just to clear documentation hurdles. That is a quiet commercial win for any voided slab supplier ready with numbers.
Can we see the EPD on the company site
We looked for EPD links on Foermli’s website and could not find a public download on their sustainability pages at the time of writing. Visibility matters for specifiers and GCs who need fast submittals. Adding a clear EPD link to the site’s product or sustainability sections is a simple upgrade that pays off every week.
The takeaway for teams
Foermli’s April 2025 debut signals a credible move into verified tranparency for voided slab systems. It gives engineers and sustainability leads a product‑specific record they can reference in LCA models and bids. In a category with mixed documentation maturity, that shift turns curiosity into confidence and helps keep innovative slab designs on the table when procurement pressure hits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which program operator verified Foermli’s first EPD and what is the EPD format?
The debut declaration lists EPD Hub as the program operator and follows the EN 15804 A2 framework commonly requested in Europe, with ISO 14025 alignment.
Is this a family EPD or a single SKU EPD?
It reads as a product‑specific system declaration for the Foermli Void Former System rather than a broad generic or industry average.
Who is credited with the LCA work on the public record?
The public record names the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction as the LCA developer.
When did Foermli’s EPD go live?
April 2025.
Do main competitors have comparable EPD coverage?
Cobiax lists product‑specific EPDs for voided slab systems. We could not find comparable, public product‑specific EPDs for Daliform Group’s U‑Boot Beton or Unidome across major operator libraries as of February 7, 2026.
About the Author
With a passion for sustainability and a love for complex data, Toby helps manufacturers efficiently collect data from across their organization and get their EPDs done right. He’s especially interested in how AI can support human expertise, helping R&D and factory teams work faster, smarter, and with less friction.
