As the New Zealand construction industry increasingly focuses on sustainability and carbon reduction, there is a growing need for tools that can help professionals make informed, measurable decisions about the products they specify. That’s why we’re excited to announce eCert, a powerful new feature on the Masterspec platform, launching on 4 November 2024.
What is eCert?
eCert is a powerful tool integrated into the Masterspec platform that allows specifiers to compare up to four sustainability certifications from building product suppliers. By providing a centralised platform for accessing and analysing this information, eCert simplifies the process of evaluating product sustainability and selecting the most appropriate options for your projects.
Why is eCert Important for the NZ Construction Industry?
Streamlines Sustainability Comparisons: eCert eliminates the time-consuming task of manually gathering and comparing sustainability data from multiple sources.
Promotes Informed Decision-Making: By providing a comprehensive overview of product certifications, eCert empowers specifiers to make data-driven decisions that align with project sustainability goals.
Contributes to Your Project’s Carbon Goals: By facilitating the selection of sustainable products, eCert can play a significant role in helping the NZ construction industry achieve its carbon targets.
How Does eCert Work?
eCert integrates seamlessly with the Masterspec platform, allowing specifiers to easily access and compare sustainability certifications for various building products. Simply select the desired products, and eCert will automatically retrieve and display relevant certification information.
Supported Certifications
The industry requested us to make a specific range of certifications available on the platform and we have delivered.
With that, eCert currently supports the following range:
- Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
- Declare
- Toitū
- Eco Choice
- Green Tag
- Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
- Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)
How to Upload Green Certificates with eCert
Learn how to manually upload green certificates to your Masterspec specification using eCert. In just under two minutes, this video demonstrates the process step-by-step, ensuring your certifications are properly linked to work sections and available for reference in your environmental documentation.
The Future of Sustainable Construction
eCert represents a significant step forward in making sustainable construction practices more accessible and efficient. By empowering specifiers with the tools they need to make informed decisions, eCert is helping to drive a more sustainable future for New Zealand's built environment.
Stay Tuned
Be sure to stay tuned for updates. eCert is only the first step on our journey to bring a carbon repository for all of New Zealand. So definitely watch this space.
Conclusion
The launch of eCert marks a significant milestone in Masterspec’s ongoing commitment to supporting sustainable building practices in New Zealand. By offering a tool that simplifies the comparison of sustainability certifications, eCert provides specifiers with the power to make informed, sustainable choices for their projects. With its November 2024 release, eCert is set to set the standard on how the industry approaches product specification and contribute meaningfully to our carbon goals.
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