Techo‑Bloc Products and EPD Coverage Snapshot
Techo‑Bloc is a design‑forward hardscapes brand with recognizable lines that show up on municipal plazas as often as in backyards. If your team sells into projects that score environmental points, the big question is simple: how fully are Techo‑Bloc’s pavers, slabs, and walls covered by product‑specific EPDs today, and where does that leave them when specs get tight under LEED v5 requirements?
Who Techo‑Bloc is and what they sell
Techo‑Bloc manufactures concrete hardscape materials for residential and commercial sites. The portfolio spans interlocking concrete pavers, large‑format slabs, permeable pavers, segmental retaining walls, steps and caps, edgers, fire features, and accessories. Their HD2 finishes and the Industria commercial series are frequent picks for plazas and streetscapes.
Breadth of the line
This is not a pure play. Techo‑Bloc participates across several hardscape categories with dozens of named collections and, at a rough count, hundreds of individual SKUs across colors, textures, and sizes. For specifiers that means aesthetic range and substitutability across use cases like civic space, education, hospitality, and high‑end residential.
Public EPD coverage today
As of December 2025, public signals suggest Techo‑Bloc’s EPD footprint is still emerging rather than mature. Their sustainability page notes they are evaluating embodied carbon with the aim of creating Environmental Product Declarations, which implies more EPDs are in the works, not widely published yet. See Techo‑Bloc’s sustainability section for their current stance and activities (Techo‑Bloc sustainability).
Why that matters commercially
On projects that prefer or require product‑specific EPDs, a product without one often gets modeled using conservative defaults. That can depress its perceived carbon performance and makes it easier for an EPD‑backed alternative to win the spec. Under LEED v5 language, teams also tend to prefer product‑specific declarations over industry averages for credit depth, which raises the bar in competitive bid rooms.
The competitive set Techo‑Bloc meets most often
Common head‑to‑head rivals include Belgard in the CRH Oldcastle APG family, Unilock across the U.S. Midwest and Northeast, Hanover Architectural Products in commercial plazas and roof decks, plus regional brands like Nicolock. Many of these peers already publish EPDs for concrete pavers or walls. For example, Belgard has UL‑based EPDs listed through NSF with validity running into 2027, a concrete checkbox for LEED documentation (NSF, 2025](https://info.nsf.org/Certified/Sustain/listings.asp?ProdCat=EPD)).
A likely best‑seller test
Take a flagship patio and walkway line such as Blu 60 or a tumbled favorite like Villagio. If a project owner sets EPD preferences and the Techo‑Bloc SKU in question lacks a product‑specific EPD on the date of submittal, specifiers can flip to a close match from Unilock, which publishes EPDs covering drycast, wetcast, and hermetic ranges across pavers and walls. That swap preserves design intent and keeps the credits flowing, while Techo‑Bloc risks an avoidable loss in the schedule of values. If those Techo‑Bloc produts carry EPDs at bid time, the playing field levels fast.
Permeable pavers are trending up
Permeable interlocking concrete pavers continue to climb in relevance for stormwater‑sensitive work. Industry reporting shows PICP average production grew about 5.8 percent in 2023 across North America, even as overall segmental volumes dipped from a record 2022 baseline (CMHA, 2024). Teams chasing municipal and campus work will notice that momentum.
Where EPDs already exist that specifiers recognize
- Belgard has plant‑ and product‑specific EPDs for interlocking concrete pavers on the NSF listings with validity through May 2027, which show up cleanly in submittals and sustainability narratives (NSF, 2025).
This does not mean Techo‑Bloc cannot win. It means ties often break toward whoever brings verified, product‑specific numbers.
From single hero EPD to portfolio coverage
A smart path is to start with the highest‑volume, most‑swapped SKUs in each category, then expand. Treat the PCR as the rulebook of Monopoly. Ignore it and the game falls apart. Pick the same PCR most competitors use for segmental pavers and SRWs so results are comparable in design reviews. Map plants and mixes by region, because plant‑specific EPDs can capture real‑world cement substitution and SCM rates that reduce modeled GWP.
Data work is the blocker, not the math
The grind is collecting utility data, mix designs, batching records, and production volumes for a clear reference year, then keeping version control across updates. The fastest programs remove that burden from plant managers and product teams so they can stay on operations while experts handle the wrangling, verification, and publishing with the program operator of choice. Speed matters. Projects move, and an EPD that posts a few weeks earlier can hold a spec you would otherwise lose.
What good looks like for Techo‑Bloc
- Publish product‑specific EPDs for top sellers in pavers, slabs, and SRWs, then expand to permeable variants and commercial sizes.
- Prioritize the plants that feed municipal, education, and healthcare accounts, since those specs most often call for EPDs.
- Time renewals so nothing expires close to bid seasons.
- Keep a clean public EPD library linked from product pages to reduce submittal back‑and‑forth.
The market backdrop says move now
Hardscape production still exceeds one billion square feet annually across segmental concrete pavement in North America, even after a post‑2022 dip. That is a lot of specs and substitutions in play (CMHA, 2024). Brands that make EPDs easy for specifiers win more often. Get the first wave live, then scale. It’s definitly doable without distracting your core team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Techo‑Bloc already publish product‑specific EPDs across all major paver and wall lines?
Public messaging suggests EPDs are being developed, not widely published across the portfolio yet. Check their sustainability page for the latest stance and timing. Link above.
Which competitors in concrete pavers visibly publish EPDs today?
Belgard has UL‑based EPDs listed through NSF valid to 2027. Unilock offers EPDs that cover drycast, wetcast and hermetic ranges. These are commonly accepted in LEED documentation. (NSF, 2025).
What is the quickest way to start an EPD program for a hardscape portfolio?
Start with top sellers by revenue and substitutions, align on the most used PCR for segmental pavers and SRWs, gather a clean reference year of plant data, and publish with a recognized program operator. Expand to permeable and commercial lines next.
Do industry‑wide EPDs help while product‑specific ones are in progress?
They can help with basic documentation but usually earn fewer points or preferences than product‑specific EPDs under LEED v5. Use them as a bridge, not the destination.
About the Author
Eric works at the intersection of sustainability, regulation, and business strategy, helping manufacturers navigate the evolving landscape of EPDs and LCAs. Having spoken with hundreds of teams across North America, brings a deep understanding of what drives ROI, what regulators are asking for, and how companies can stay ahead with smart, scalable approaches to environmental reporting.
