Disclaimer: The English translation of PCR Part A Version 1.5 is currently being finalized and will be published shortly.
PCR Part A has been revised and is now available in Version 1.5. The updated version contains revised, supplemented, and clarified requirements and provisions. The document shall be applicable as of August 1, 2026.
The Institut Bauen und Umwelt e. V. (IBU) and the DIN Group have signed an agreement to work more closely together. The aim of the collaboration is to make environmental product information even more consistent, comparable and reliable in future.
Reliable environmental information is becoming increasingly important for businesses. It forms an important basis for public tenders, sustainability requirements in supply cha
We are looking for someone to join our Berlin office from 1 September 2026 to provide support in the areas of digitalisation, data quality and process support.
The Institut Bauen und Umwelt e. V. (IBU) is the programme operator for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for construction products. EPDs contain verified environmental information and life cycle assessment data and form an important dat
The Institut Bauen und Umwelt e. V. (IBU) continues to grow: in the second quarter of 2026, eleven companies and organisations decided to become members of the IBU. Together, they are helping to drive forward the transformation of the construction industry by providing transparent and reliable environmental information.
“Our network thrives on the knowledge, experience and commitment of its members. Every new member st
After almost three years leading the Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. (IBU), Florian Pronold, former Parliamentary State Secretary, is stepping down as Managing Director at his own request at the end of March 2026. In future, he will work as a solicitor and consultant and will continue to support the IBU on a project-by-project basis. “Florian Pronold took over the IBU during a difficult period, stabilised it financially and, at the same t
UPDATE from Dec 12, 2023: In addition to the previous statement on MBA from Feb 1, 2023, this statement provides clarification on treatment of Guarantees of Origin (GoO).
The Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. (IBU) is currently the most successful cooperation in the construction sector when it comes to quality-assured life cycle assessment data for construction products. 400 national and international manufacturers and construction trade associations are committed to ensuring that environmental product declarations (EPDs) are publicly available as a transparent, verifiable, and comparable data basis
In the fourth quarter of 2025, 11 new companies from the construction and materials industry joined the Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. (IBU). By the end of the year, the IBU had reached its 45th anniversary with 400 members. This growth demonstrates a commitment to professionalism, continuity, and a shared understanding of transparency and responsibility within the construction sector.
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Independent verification is at the heart of every Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) in the IBU programme. It ensures that EPDs meet high standards of quality and transparency.
We have been able to keep verification fees constant since 2016. However, external verification costs have risen by approximately 40% in recent years, while the number of EPDs to be verified is growing rapidly. In addition, there is a limit
