Life Cycle Assessments

Assess Early. Reduce Impact. Achieve Net Zero.

What is LCA?

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a method to measure a building’s environmental impact across its entire lifecycle - from material extraction and construction to use, maintenance, and eventual demolition. It identifies where carbon and other environmental impacts occur, helping you make informed decisions to reduce your building’s footprint.

Our Approach

At Mainer Associates, we help you design low-carbon buildings from day one. Using One Click LCA software, we measure a building’s environmental impact across its entire lifecycle.

We work with your team from brief to concept design, assessing each RIBA stage to:

Reduce embodied carbon of materials without extra cost or compromising quality
Ensure solutions are technically viable and programme neutral
Maintain building performance and meet client expectations

We aim to deliver a clear as-designed carbon position before tender, giving you actionable insights to make sustainable decisions.

Our services also include support for the GLA’s Whole Life-Cycle Assessment (WLC) guidance, including completion of the WLC template, helping clients meet the new planning conditions of the London Plan.

RIBA Stages

Why LCA Matters

Meet regulatory standards: RICS, BREEAM, and London Plan WLC requirements.
Pursue net zero carbon: identify and reduce embodied carbon early in the design process.
Support BREEAM certification: ensure your project ticks all the sustainability boxes.

Why Choose Mainer Associates?

Expertise with cutting-edge tools: our One Click LCA software ensures precise, transparent results.
Integrated into the design process: we collaborate closely with your team to influence design decisions early.
Regulatory and certification compliance: assessments are aligned with RICS, BREEAM, and GLA WLC requirements.
Actionable insights: clear guidance on reducing embodied carbon while meeting project objectives.

Whether you are planning a new building, preparing for BREEAM certification, or addressing London Plan planning conditions, our Life Cycle Assessment services provide the evidence and guidance to make informed, sustainable choices. Contact Mainer Associates today to explore how we can help you achieve your sustainability and net zero carbon goals.