One Click LCA partners with SolidCAD to accelerate decarbonization in Canadian construction

SolidCAD

TORONTO, ON – JULY 3, 2024One Click LCA, a global leader in life-cycle assessment (LCA) and decarbonization software, is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with SolidCAD, a leading technology consulting and technology provider of CAD, BIM, CAM, cloud-based, data and asset management software solutions in Canada. This collaboration aims to support the rapid decarbonization of the construction industry in Canada, promote educational initiatives, and assist architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals in scaling their decarbonization efforts.

One Click LCA has established a reputation as the leading platform for building and infrastructure LCA, offering architects, engineers, consultants, and building material manufacturers a comprehensive and user-friendly solution to evaluate and minimize the carbon impact of their projects. With a cloud-based software solution, One Click LCA automates LCA from building models (BIM) and cost calculation tables, supporting customers in over 170 countries, including industry leaders such as Skanska, WSP, Turner, and Canam.

SolidCAD, known for its expertise in Autodesk software solutions and its extensive network within the Canadian AEC industry, will play a crucial role in integrating One Click LCA into the planning and execution processes of construction projects across the country. This partnership underscores both companies’ commitment to advancing digital transformation and sustainable development in the construction sector.

“The partnership with One Click LCA enhances our portfolio with an essential tool for promoting sustainable construction projects and demonstrates our commitment to digital transformation in the construction industry. We are excited to support our customers in effectively reducing the CO2 emissions of their plans,” said Michael Rotolo , National Director of AECO division of SolidCAD.

“We are delighted to partner with SolidCAD to support the decarbonization of Canada’s construction sector. This collaboration will enable AEC professionals to leverage top-notch engineering capabilities while minimizing their carbon footprints,” said Simon Slater, North American Business Development Manager, One Click LCA.

Through this partnership, Canadian customers will have immediate access to One Click LCA’s decarbonization platform, backed by SolidCAD’s proven support and expertise in proper modeling, facilitating sustainable development in the construction sector.

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About One Click LCA

One Click LCA is the world-leading end-to-end sustainability platform for construction and manufacturing. The software platform decarbonizes and drives sustainability across the construction value chain with scientific, easy-to-use, automated life-cycle assessment (LCA) and environmental product declarations (EPDs) to calculate and reduce the environmental impacts of building, infrastructure, and renovation projects and products. The platform also allows assessment of circularity, life-cycle cost, and biodiversity. One Click LCA is used in 170+ countries, including by blue-chip enterprises like Skanska, WSP, Foster+Partners, LafargeHolcim, ArcelorMittal, Arcadis, ARUP, Geberit, and Saint-Gobain, among others. It offers a unique global database with +250,000 LCA datasets; supports +80 standards and certifications, including LEED, BREEAM, GRESB and other national regulations; and seamlessly integrates with +20 of the most widely used BIM software tools, including Autodesk Revit®, Tekla Structures® and Bentley iTwin®. One Click LCA was founded in Helsinki, Finland in 2001, with a team of +200 people on all continents. Learn more at: www.oneclicklca.com

About SolidCAD

For 25 years SolidCAD has operated as one of the leading Autodesk Platinum Partners in Canada.SolidCAD specializes in technology that supports multiple industries including Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Civil Infrastructure, and Manufacturing.

We provide the highest level of service, expert support and a broad range of custom professional services and products from Autodesk, Bluebeam, CTC, Chaos Group, Matterport, Lumion, Accruent, and more. We also employ one of the largest teams of industry technology experts across Canada, in all time zones, and both official languages.