The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has released updated industry-average environmental product declarations (EPDs) for three cladding product categories, providing independently verified data to support sustainability reporting, material selection, and compliance with green building programs.
Developed using data from multiple manufacturers, industry-average EPDs serve as benchmarking tools for architects, owners, and contractors.
“Maintaining current industry-average EPDs helps ensure metal construction products are evaluated fairly against competing materials,” said MCA technical director Bob Zabcik.
Insulated metal panels
This EPD documents the advantages of IMP systems, including high thermal efficiency, reduced operational energy demand, and integrated air, vapor, and insulation performance in a single panel assembly. The declaration provides quantifiable environmental data that can support whole-building life cycle assessments and sustainability planning.
Metal composite materials
This EPD documents the beneficial attributes of MCMs, such as aluminum recyclability, reduced material waste through project-specific fabrication, and the long service life associated with durable coil-coated finishes. The declaration provides verified performance data to support material evaluation and specification decisions.
Single skin metal cladding
This EPD highlights the benefits commonly associated with roll-formed metal cladding systems, including recycled steel and aluminum content, long service life, low maintenance requirements, and end-of-life recyclability. The declaration provides industry-wide environmental impact data that can help project teams support sustainable design goals.
“These industry-average EPDs demonstrate the metal construction industry’s commitment to transparency, while providing the design community with trusted benchmarks that support informed decision-making and sustainable building practices,” said MCA executive director Jeff Henry.
In addition to supporting sustainability assessments, MCA’s industry-average EPDs help project teams compare materials using consistent environmental metrics, simplify documentation for green building programs, and establish benchmarks against which product-specific EPDs may be evaluated.
The Metal Construction Association is a diverse group of companies involved in metal roof and wall systems, collectively promoting metal’s performance, durability, and design potential through education, research, and advocacy.
