Congratulations, SteelConstructions’ first EPDs are live
Specs dont wait. SteelConstructions just stepped into the transparency arena with a debut Environmental Product Declaration that turns a familiar highway workhorse into verified numbers teams can cite. Here is what launched, who verified it, and why it matters in competitive bids.
What just launched
SteelConstructions has published its first Environmental Product Declaration in July 2025. The document covers a product‑specific road safety barrier system made from galvanised steel components that are assembled in the field. The scope reads like a full guardrail assembly rather than a single part, which is exactly how specifiers buy and install these systems.
How it was issued
The EPD is verified and listed with EPD Hub, using the Construction Products Part A2 ruleset aligned to EN 15804 and ISO 14025. The PCR referenced is “EPD International PCR for Construction Products 2019:14 (EN 15804 A2) v1.3.4.” No separate LCA developer is named on the public record, which is common when authorship is internal.
Why this matters in specs now
Highway and civil projects increasingly require product‑specific, third‑party verified EPDs for material choices that affect whole‑project carbon accounting. When a product lacks one, modelers default to conservative averages that act like a weight vest in bid comparisons. A published, product‑specific EPD lets the barrier compete on performance, supply, and price, not on proxy assumptions.
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Where this places SteelConstructions competitively
In road restraint systems, several European players already publish barrier EPDs. Saferoad Sverige AB lists multiple barrier models with EPD Norway, signaling mature coverage across use cases. Marcegaglia Buildtech S.r.l. has guardrail declarations under EPD International AB that map to the same EN 1317 family of applications. SteelConstructions now meets that expectation with a product‑specific system EPD, which levels the playing field where verified data is table stakes.
Quick background for context
SteelConstructions fabricates steel systems for transport and civil environments, serving agencies and contractors that build and maintain roads and bridges. Their catalog centers on components that must balance safety, durability, and install speed. An EPD aligns that engineering story with documented impacts that procurement can evaluate quickly.
What to publish next
Two moves would extend the win. First, broaden coverage to adjacent variants project teams routinely specify together, for example bridge parapet configurations and median layouts that share common parts. Second, ensure reference‑year data collection is repeatable so renewals stay smooth. A partner model that actually handles data wrangling from plants and suppliers will keep timelines tight and teams sane.
Make it easy to find
We could not locate a dedicated EPD download page on steelconstructions.com. Adding a short “Environmental Product Declarations” page that links the current PDF and notes scope will save submittal back‑and‑forth and help sales avoid last‑minute document hunts.
The takeaway
SteelConstructions has entered the transparency arena with a product‑specific barrier system EPD. Against established barrier brands that already publish, this debut closes a credibility gap and removes a frequent procurement barrier of its own. It is the right move for getting considered in carbon‑aware tenders, and it sets up the portfolio for faster specs in the next round.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly did SteelConstructions publish in July 2025?
A product‑specific Environmental Product Declaration covering a galvanised steel road safety barrier system verified with EPD Hub under EN 15804 A2 rules.
Which program operator is listed on SteelConstructions’ first EPD?
EPD Hub. See our plain‑language overview here for how that operator works and where it is recognized.
Do close competitors already have barrier EPDs?
Yes. Saferoad Sverige AB publishes multiple barrier EPDs via EPD Norway, and Marcegaglia Buildtech S.r.l. lists guardrail EPDs with EPD International AB. SteelConstructions now matches that baseline with a product‑specific system declaration.
Where should the EPD live on SteelConstructions’ site?
Create a simple “Environmental Product Declarations” page with the current PDF, a one‑sentence scope note, and an email for spec support so project teams can find and download it in seconds.
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.
