Assessing the global warming potential of a capital construction project (using the example of a cottage village in Bataysk, Rostov Region)
Abstract
Assessing the global warming potential of a capital construction project (using the example of a cottage village in Bataysk, Rostov Region)
Incoming article date: 20.12.2025This article assesses the global warming potential of a single-family residential complex at lifecycle stages A1-A3 (extraction, transportation, and production) and A4-A5 (delivery to the construction site, construction process). A digital BIM model of a typical cottage was used to accurately determine the volumes of building materials. Calculations were conducted taking into account the regional characteristics of the Rostov Region, based on environmental product declarations and emission factors. The article emphasizes the need to transition to sustainable practices to minimize the carbon footprint of the construction industry. The study demonstrates the importance of integrating BIM models to predict and reduce environmental impacts in the early stages of design.
Keywords: global warming potential, life cycle, climate change, building materials, BIM modeling