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    Byggvarubedömningen

    BVB Byggvarubedömningen ek.för.

    Assess and certify building materials for sustainability across the Swedish construction market

    The Byggvarubedömningen costs $380 USD. Renewal costs $380 USD every 12 months.

    For Buildings
    Environmental
    Health
    Climate
    Industry

    Key Strengths

    • Widely adopted standard in the Swedish construction industry for sustainable material selection
    • Evaluates products across seven lifecycle factors including chemical content, indoor environment, and waste
    • Three-tier scoring system (Recommended, Accepted, To Be Avoided) enables clear procurement decisions
    • Online database with product cards supports documentation for procurement and project records
    • Digital Logbook tool enables project-level collaboration and material tracking
    • Non-profit cooperative model ensures criteria development is industry-driven rather than commercially biased

    Ideal For

    Byggvarubedömningen is best suited for building material manufacturers and suppliers who want to document and communicate the sustainability profile of their products to the Swedish construction market. It is also highly relevant for property owners, architects, construction contractors, and facility managers who need a systematic tool to select and document environmentally approved materials in their projects.

    Target Audiences

    Construction
    Product Manufacturers
    Real Estate Professionals
    Building owners
    Developers

    Relevant Roles

    Architect
    Facility Manager
    Consultant

    Industries

    Construction

    Alignment & Recognition

    Accrediting Body

    BVB Byggvarubedömningen ek.för.

    Building Scope

    Performance
    Values/Processes
    Alignment with External Standard

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Quick Facts

    Type

    Certification

    Regions
    Sweden
    Nordic Countries
    Languages

    Swedish

    Established

    2009

    Digital Badge

    Available

    Cost Breakdown

    Registration / Initial$380
    Renewal (every 12 mo)$380
    First-year total$760

    How to Display This Recognition

    Public Seal/Badge
    Online Registry
    Marketing Toolkit

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    Sources & Citations

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    Last verified Mar 11, 2026