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Specialists close to the project
The sustainability team works directly with architects, engineers, construction designers and project management.
Sustainability management is part of the project – not an added layer
At KT Erhvervsbyg, our sustainability specialists work closely with other disciplines throughout the construction process. This means questions about carbon impact, materials, documentation and certification can be addressed while the building is being designed, calculated and developed.
Our strengths
Turning requirements and ambitions into practical project decisions
Our in-house team of permanent specialists makes requirements, opportunities and implications clear early in the process.
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Early LCA screening
The first model is used to assess the carbon impact, so any necessary adjustments can be made in time.
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DGNB and BREEAM
When a project requires certification, our sustainability specialists turn the requirements into specific tasks for design, construction and documentation.
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Requirements and documentation
We advise on the Danish Building Regulations’ climate and documentation requirements
Collaboration across disciplines
A direct route from specialist knowledge to action
At KT Erhvervsbyg, sustainability specialists work alongside architects, engineers, construction designers and project management. This allows climate, materials, documentation and certification to be considered as the building solutions are developed.
When a material changes, a structure is adjusted or new requirements are introduced, the implications can therefore be assessed while there is still time to respond.
In this way, sustainability management becomes part of the design and construction process – rather than a check introduced after the solutions have already been decided.
- Shared direction The client’s needs and level of ambition are established early.
- Ongoing coordination New materials and solutions are assessed when they are proposed.
- Up-to-date knowledge Our specialists continually develop their skills through courses and training.
- Less distance between advisers Close dialogue supports decision-making and the project schedule.
A shared responsibility
From ambition to documentation throughout the construction process
See how sustainability management follows the project from its initial ambitions through to final documentation.
We establish the ambitions
We establish what the law requires and what the client’s ambitions are for climate impact, materials or certification.
We screen early
Using the first models, we assess the carbon impact and identify the areas likely to have the greatest significance.
We follow the design process
When structures, building services and materials are selected or changed, we assess the implications and documentation requirements.
We coordinate certification
If, for example, a project is to be certified under DGNB, BREEAM or the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, we allocate and track the requirements and documentation throughout the project.
We monitor the construction site
Consumption, transport, materials, waste and other relevant documentation are monitored during construction.
We compile the documentation
As handover approaches, we ensure that calculations, documentation and any certification requirements are brought together.
Life cycle assessment
LCA screening from the first model
As soon as the first model is ready, we can check whether the building meets the applicable limit. If the calculation shows that changes are needed, they can be addressed while the project can still be adjusted.
Screening
The early model provides an initial picture of the carbon impact.
Adjustment
Materials and solutions can be adjusted before they are finalised.
Follow-up
New elements are continually assessed against the LCA calculation.
On the construction site
Managing consumption, transport and waste
As the project moves from model to construction site, sustainability management remains closely involved in the work. This includes monitoring actual consumption, transport, materials and waste on site.
We collect the necessary documentation as work progresses and monitor developments, so any challenges can be addressed before the building is complete.
Energy
Monitoring electricity, heating and fuel consumption on the construction site.
Transport
Focus on transport to, from and within the site.
Materials
Attention to material consumption and reducing waste.
Waste
Planning and ongoing monitoring of waste sorting.
Documented efforts
We work with DGNB, BREEAM and the Nordic Swan Ecolabel
We help establish the level of ambition, requirements and documentation, and integrate the chosen certification scheme into project decisions from the early stages through to handover. With licensed professionals trained in both DGNB and BREEAM, we can manage the entire certification process in-house, so the client only needs to deal with colleagues at KT Erhvervsbyg.
DGNB
We use DGNB as a framework for planning, coordinating and documenting sustainability across the construction project.
Read about our work with DGNBBREEAM
We help turn BREEAM requirements into practical choices and a structured documentation process for the project.
Read about our work with BREEAMNordic Swan Ecolabel
We work with the Nordic Swan Ecolabel’s requirements for materials, the construction process and documentation, among other things, throughout the project.
Read about our work with Nordic Swan Ecolabelled buildingsFAQ and advice
Frequently asked questions about sustainability in commercial construction
Get concise answers about LCA, certification and sustainability in the construction process.
What is LCA in commercial construction?
LCA is a life cycle assessment of a building’s overall carbon impact throughout its lifetime – from material production to demolition. We begin screening with the first models so necessary adjustments can be identified early.
When must a commercial building meet LCA requirements?
From 2025, stricter LCA limits apply to new buildings in Denmark. We keep track of the requirements and advise on how to meet them while considering function and design.
How do climate and certification requirements affect costs?
Costs depend on the project and its level of ambition. When LCA and certification expertise is involved from the first sketch, solutions can be incorporated into the project and budget rather than added as late upgrades.
What is the difference between BREEAM and DGNB?
BREEAM and DGNB are sustainable building certification schemes with different origins and assessment methods. We have expertise in both and help select a suitable scheme.
How do you manage the construction site’s climate and resource impacts?
We monitor electricity and diesel consumption, transport, material waste and waste sorting, among other things. Ongoing monitoring allows us to act before the carbon accounts are finalised.
Can you help with project-specific climate, environmental and certification requirements?
Yes. If your requirements go beyond the legal minimum, we help explore solutions that match your ambitions for materials, energy consumption or certification, for example.
What is an EPD, and why is it important?
An EPD is an environmental product declaration that documents a material’s environmental impact. Up-to-date EPDs provide an important basis for assessing materials in an LCA calculation.
Do you offer certification for both buildings and their operation?
Yes. We offer expertise in both building and operational certification and advise on which approach makes sense for the building.