The Carbon Bill
We’re thrilled to introduce a seamless solution for calculating the embodied carbon of your projects by integrating estimating data from Cubit Estimating with One Click LCA.
This integration allows you to export data from Cubit Estimating in a specialised format, enabling effortless export of your items and quantities into One Click LCA.
What is a Carbon Bill?
With the growing emphasis on environmental impact in the global construction industry, understanding embodied carbon in construction projects has become increasingly important.
Calculating and reducing embodied carbon is crucial for achieving project goals and adhering to regulatory standards. Embodied carbon encompasses the CO₂ emissions generated throughout the lifecycle of building materials, including extraction, processing, transportation, installation, waste, and renovation.
What is One Click LCA?
One Click LCA is a globally recognized leader in decarbonizing construction and manufacturing. Their user-friendly, automated life-cycle assessment (LCA) tools empower users to calculate and minimize the environmental impacts of building, infrastructure, and renovation projects. For manufacturers in the construction sector, One Click LCA offers product LCA tools to conduct assessments and publish third-party verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). Additionally, the platform facilitates streamlined evaluations of circularity, life-cycle costs, and biodiversity impacts.
Here are some links to learn more about One Click LCA and how its integration with Cubit Estimating functions:
How to Export an Estimate to One Click LCA
1. Import the Group Codes
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- Import the attached One Click LCA Group Codes into Cubit Estimating as a Rate Code. This file is structured based on the supported Classes specified by One Click LCA.
- You may recode the list as long as the code Descriptions remain unchanged.
- If the code Descriptions do not align with One Click LCA’s Classes during the import process, manually update them as needed. (Note: One Click LCA may periodically update their supported Classes.)
Download One Click LCA Group Codes here
2. Apply One Click LCA Group Codes
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- Open a job in Cubit Estimating and apply the One Click LCA Group Codes to your Estimate View.
3. Create a Grouped View
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- Use the applied One Click LCA Group Codes to create a Grouped View of your estimate. Note – If you create a Grouped Job instead of a Grouped View within a job:
- You’ll need to manually remove the Group Code number appended to each Code Description to enable automatic matching during the import process into One Click LCA.
- Alternatively, you can manually map the Code Descriptions to their respective Classes during the import steps into One Click LCA.
- Use the applied One Click LCA Group Codes to create a Grouped View of your estimate. Note – If you create a Grouped Job instead of a Grouped View within a job:
Exporting Your Estimate
4. Select the Source View
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- Navigate to the Data tab and select the One Click LCA Grouped View you created from the Source section.
5. Export to One Click LCA
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- Click Export > One Click LCA and select either Export All for all Trades or Export Selected for selected Trades to generate the export file.
- The exported Excel file will include the following information:
- Class: The trade (group code) description.
- Material: The item description.
- Quantity: The aggregated quantity for the item.
- Unit: The unit for the item.
- Comment: A representation of your items’ heading structure. (Hierarchy is not allowed in One Click LCA Excel import, so this information is included in the Comment column for reference.)
Final Steps
6. Import the Exported File
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- Upload the Excel file to One Click LCA to perform further analysis. For detailed instructions, refer to the guidance article provided by One Click LCA.
By following these steps, you’ll ensure that your estimate is structured and exported correctly for use in One Click LCA, enabling efficient and accurate environmental assessments.
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Carbon Bill FAQs
Can I produce a carbon bill in Cubit?
You will need a copy of Cubit Estimating and subscription to One Click LCA to produce a carbon bill.
Is Cubit integrated with One Click LCA?
Yes, Cubit Estimating is integrated with One Click LCA for the production of carbon bills.
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