1. To become a member. DAPconstrucción Programme Operator.
Affiliation to the DAPconstruction program is a requirement for all companies that want to register products in the DAPconstruction programme, and it is also an option for all those manufacturing companies or business organizations that want to be linked to the DAPcons® brand. To become a member, you must register as a company and fill in the data requested on the DAPcons platform (Register account). Once the annual affiliation fee has been approved, accepted and paid, the company will become part of the DAPconstrucción Operator Program and will be able to enjoy all the rights and advantages that this entails.
<strong>Main advantages of the members of the DAPconstrucción program</strong><br>
1. Increased visibility for your sustainable products
- Prominent presence on the official website www-dapcons.com, social networks and sectoral news letters.
- Promotion of DAPcons® at congresses, conferences, professional fairs and specialized media.
- Direct integration into prescription platforms such as ConstruDOC, CYPE, ECO Platform, Open DAP, BDC IVE or ITEC.
2. Improving competitiveness and access to markets
- The DAPcons seal is a benchmark mark in the market, and can be incorporated into product marketing, catalogues and differentiating documentation in sustainability.
- It facilitates the prescription in national and international projects..
- Mutual recognition with the INIES programme (France), which saves time and costs.
- Alignment with public bidding criteria and environmental certifications (LEED, BREEAM, VERDE).
3. Credibility and international and institutional recognition
- Founding and active member of ECO Platform, with external audits and European standards.
- Programme created and promoted by the Government of Catalonia and the Chartered Institute of Building Technical Achitecture in Barcelona (Cateb).
- Access to specialized technical advice on products and construction processes.
4. Exclusive services and innovation
- Preferential access to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) training and tools such as One Click LCA, Simapro.
- Environmental benchmarking with comparative sector reports and comparison tool.
- Personalized support for the registration of DAPcons.
- Temporary bonuses and support plan for start-ups and innovative companies.
5. Reputation and alignment with ESG criteria
- Improvement of the corporate image in sustainability in front of developers, administration and investors.
- Active contribution to environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria.
6. Advantageous economic conditions
- System of decreasing rates by number of registered DAPs.
- Discounts on DAPcons renewal (valid for 5 years).
- Cost reduction for companies loyal to the program.
The environmental product declaration is valid for 5 years, counting from the date of publication. After 5 years, the DAP will not be in force and must be renewed for it to be valid. To reward our customers’ loyalty and trust in the DAPcons® program, we offer companies who want to stay with us a discount on the rate when they renew their Type III (DAPcons®).
7. Collaborating entities and international recognition
Active participation in European congresses:
- ECO Platform Annual Meeting
- Events and public institutions. Representatives of EOTA and UNE present the Construction Products Regulations to our members.
- Annual trade fair for the construction sector and professionals (Construmat)
- Green Building Council Spain (GBCe), Valencian Building Institute (IVE), ITeC (EOTA accredited entity), ECO Platform, UNE, Construmat, among others.