How we make it greener X-Series: Panelized Exterior Wall Systems
- DBC minimizes project deliveries and material waste by combining project-specific material selection with standard procurement, which not only streamlines logistics but also reduces transportation impacts and on-site inefficiencies.
- Excess materials are reused in other projects, avoiding unnecessary scrap disposal and lowering the demand for virgin raw materials, thereby conserving resources and reducing the overall environmental footprint.
- DBC’s panelized exterior wall systems are engineered to maximize thermal efficiency and potentially reduce structural impacts, optimize energy use, and minimize material waste, directly supporting sustainability goals. This helps contribute to reduced carbon footprints, lower energy costs, and environmentally responsible construction.
- The use of a custom framing modeling software eliminates material waste as the framing components are cut to accurate size. DBC fabricates and procures materials to custom lengths, reducing waste significantly compared to traditional methods.
- DBC facility is powered by on-site solar panels which provides green energy and reduces the reliance on grid electricity.
- Installation requires little to no design modifications since the wall systems are prefabricated and tailored to each building’s design. This minimizes installation-related energy use and prevents material waste from installation scraps. This also reduces on-site labor and errors.
- Early coordination with the general contractors and subcontractors enables a logistics plan that prioritizes single-touch handling, which significantly Lowes the risk of panel damage and the need for replacement materials. Strategic stacking and positioning of panels for transport also reduces unnecessary equipment use, fuel consumption, and job site congestion. This approach reduces material waste, and cuts emissions associated with rework and multi-handling.
- Shipping materials are returned to the DBC facility for recycling and reuse, eliminating the need to source new packaging materials for each project shipment.
- Once installed, DBC's panelized exterior wall systems contribute to building sustainability by maximizing thermal efficiency and reducing energy consumption. These systems are designed to last the expected lifetime of the building, ensuring long-term durability.
SM Transparency Report (EPD) ™
- VERIFICATION LCA
- 3rd-party reviewed
- Transparency Report (EPD)
- 3rd-party verified
Validity: 12/17/25 – 12/16/30
SM-DBC – 20251217 – 001
This environmental product declaration (EPD) was externally verified by Harmony Environmental, LLC according to ISO 21930:2017; SM Part A; SM Part B for Prefabricated Exterior Wall Panel Assemblies; and ISO 14025:2006.
In accordance with ISO 14044 and the reference PCR, this life cycle assessment was conducted by Sustainable Minds and reviewed by Harmony Environmental, LLC.
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Manhattan, KS 66502
www.harmonyenviro.com
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SUMMARY
Reference PCR
SM Part B: Prefabricated Exterior Wall Panel Assemblies, 2025
Regions; system boundaries
North America; Cradle-to-gate with options
Declared unit
An installed prefabricated exterior wall panel assembly which covers 400 square feet of a building, including all fasteners, clips, brackets, sealants, gaskets, and adhesives required to provide the above function.
LCIA methodology; LCA software; LCI databases
TRACI 2.2; SimaPro Craft 10.2; ecoinvent v3.11, Industry data 2.0, and US-EI 2.2
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