Construction technology consultancy
At TESELA, we offer technology consultancy to companies in the construction sector that need to evaluate materials, improve products, analyse their sustainability or assess the feasibility of new solutions. We translate scientific and technical information into useful criteria for decision-making.
Our service combines life-cycle analysis, environmental assessment, literature reviews, preliminary characterisation and technical planning. The scope is tailored to the objectives, stage of development and needs of each company or project.
An environmental assessment enables the identification of the impacts associated with a material or product throughout its life cycle. The analysis may cover the sourcing of raw materials, manufacturing, transport, distribution, use and end-of-life treatment.
Using the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology, we collect and evaluate data on resource consumption, emissions and other flows associated with these stages. The results enable us to identify critical issues, compare alternatives and define data-driven improvement strategies.
Depending on the project’s requirements, we offer the following environmental assessment and communication services:
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): an assessment of the environmental impacts associated with materials, products or building systems.
- Carbon footprint: quantifying greenhouse gas emissions and removals, identifying the main sources, and providing support in defining reduction measures.
- Water footprint: an assessment of water use and the impacts associated with this resource.
- European Union Product Environmental Footprint: assessment using the European product-based method.
- Environmental Product Declaration (EPD): support with environmental assessment, preparation of documentation and coordination with verifiers and registration schemes.
- Simulation and modelling: development of life-cycle models for building materials and systems using SimaPro.
Before embarking on the development of a new construction product, it is necessary to understand its technical capabilities, existing solutions and the key requirements for its future application. A preliminary study helps to guide the project and reduce uncertainty before moving on to more advanced experimental phases.
This service is aimed at companies wishing to incorporate alternative raw materials, recycled materials or by-products; improve an existing formulation; explore a new application; or carry out an initial assessment of a product idea.
The scope of the study is defined according to the maturity of the proposal and may include:
- Analysis of R&D opportunities and trends: a review of recent scientific and technological developments to identify potential areas for innovation.
- Literature review and state of the art: an analysis of the scientific literature relating to the material, formulation or intended application.
- Preliminary characterisation: an initial assessment of the physical, chemical, mineralogical or mechanical properties of raw materials, recycled materials or by-products.
- Initial formulation study: design and preliminary evaluation of dosages or combinations of materials.
- Technical feasibility report: interpretation of the results, identification of risks and proposal for the next stages of development.
Do you need help making a technical decision?
Tell us about your company’s needs and we will define the most suitable scope of consultancy for your project.
