Is a corporate ISO 14001 certification enough to satisfy an EPD request on a project?

No. ISO 14001 is an environmental management system for operations. Specifiers asking for EPDs want a third‑party verified, product‑specific declaration that quantifies impacts for a defined scope and reference service life.

If we rent systems, can we still do EPDs?

Yes. Rental and reuse can be modeled explicitly. A strong LCA will document refurbishment cycles, repair rates, and allocation across uses, which often improves per‑use impacts compared to single‑use products.

Should we publish component EPDs or full system EPDs first?

Start where the submittals bite. If panels or standard frames are the gatekeepers in procurement, component EPDs can land quick wins while a broader system EPD is prepared.

How many EPDs do we actually need?

Usually a small set covers most revenue. Prioritize by sales volume and regional demand, then expand tactically when new systems or markets require it.

RMD Kwikform: products, rivals and EPD readiness

Who they are

RMD Kwikform (part of Altrad) engineers and rents temporary works systems worldwide. Think wall and slab formwork, heavy and medium shoring, climbing and jump systems, ground shoring, access and safety gear, plus in‑house design and site support. One example on their site is the Rapidclimb jumpform for cores and tall walls (Rapidclimb).

What they sell (by product family)

Their portfolio spans several construction phases and trades. Core ranges cover formwork panels and frames, modular shoring towers and megashores, core/shaft climbing, trench and pit shoring, and auxiliary items like soldiers, ties, and deck tables. Taken together, that’s multiple product categories with components in the hundreds of SKUs, not just a handful, reflecting a platform approach rather than a single hero product.

EPD coverage, at a glance

As of December 20, 2025, we did not find current, product‑specific EPDs published for RMD Kwikform’s flagship systems in major public registries. The company has announced environmental management credentials in the UK, including ISO 14001 certification, which is useful at the corporate level but it does not replace product‑level EPDs for specification. If an in‑house document exists for a client or region, it isn’t broadly visible today.

Why this matters commercially

On projects tracking embodied‑carbon goals or targeting points under LEED v5, product‑specific EPDs cut guesswork. Without one, designers often must model a conservative impact, which can push a product out of shortlists. Teams juggling carbon, cost, and schedule choose options that answer the EPD ask quickly, so EPD‑ready systems are simply easier to specify.

Likely best‑sellers without a public EPD

Jumpform and high‑load shoring are obvious revenue drivers in high‑rise and infrastructure work. If Rapidclimb or comparable core systems lack a public EPD, the gap shows up when clients pre‑screen for product declarations during early design. The same goes for heavy shoring families that anchor bridge decks or transfer structures. Even one missing EPD can be the difference between getting called into a VE meeting or getting swapped out altogether.

Competitors you’ll see on the same drawings

Project teams frequently cross‑shop global names in this lane. Depending on region and segment, that can include PERI, Doka, MEVA, ULMA Construction, Alsina, Layher, and EFCO (formwork). Several of these firms publicize product‑level declarations for select systems or components, especially in Europe, which gives them a head start on submittals when an EPD is requested. Where they publish component EPDs first (for example, panel faces, polymer sets, or standard frames), they can still win the paperwork race.

The fastest path to close the gap

If product‑specific EPDs are not yet in place, start where the volumes sit and where reuse is highest.

Prioritize the workhorses. Pick the two or three systems that see the most hours on site and the most repeats across regions, such as jumpform and heavy shoring. One strong EPD in each family unlocks many bids.
Scope smart PCRs. For steel‑dominant towers or soldiers, an EN 15804 framework works well in Europe; in North America, program operators provide construction‑product PCRs that fit mixed assemblies. A good LCA partner will benchmark the PCR choices used by rivals to ensure apples‑to‑apples comparability.
Stage the rollout. Begin with a prospective EPD if a new generation has limited run time, then refresh after a full reference year. Reuse and refurbishment loops are a strength here, so capture them cleanly in modules A1–A3 and beyond.
Make submittals painless. Package the EPD with standard details, capacity tables, and a short narrative on reuse cycles. The goal is to let a specifier drop your bundle straight into the BIM execution plan without chasing data.

Where RMD Kwikform is well placed

Temporary works are naturally circular. Durable steel and aluminum systems rotate project to project for years, which can translate into competitive results once modeled correctly. When the data collection is handled efficiently and thier factories, refurb centers, and transport are mapped once, updates are fast. That means new variants and regional plants can piggyback on the first wave rather than starting from scratch.

A quick note on program operators

Most customers care that the EPD is third‑party verified and current. Whether it is published through a European operator or a US operator matters less than timely validity and clear scope. Teams should look for consistent background datasets, transparent cut‑offs, and a short, readable summary to speed internal approvals.

What specifiers will remember

In a crowded formwork catalog, the product that arrives with a clean, project‑specific EPD and tidy submittal set feels like the obvious, low‑risk choice. That is the quiet advantage that keeps you on drawings and off substitution lists.