How Betonmast uses Findable AI to handle manual declaration work in record time
Siv Tallang-Vold, Environmental Manager at Betonmast, highlights that processing thousands of product documents manually is “nearly impossible.” The company partnered with AI startup Findable to tackle building material declaration compliance at unprecedented speed.
The Challenge
The BREEAM standard 6.0 (introduced 2022) increased requirements for documenting chemical content in all building products. Betonmast faced an overwhelming task: reviewing 5,000+ unstructured documents to identify substances listed under the European REACH regulation (200+ harmful chemicals).
As Siv explained, the work demands both time and expertise: “First, you have to determine if information about the chemicals is even included in the documentation. Then, it has to be correctly interpreted.”
Root Cause: Lack of Standardization
Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) lack uniform formatting. According to Lars Aurdal, Findable’s Co-Founder, documentation arrives “in various text formats, tables, and combinations with markers,” creating significant technological hurdles.
Siv noted the biggest realization: “It’s not just about feeding the documents into a system.”
The Solution
Findable’s AI processed material declarations that would have consumed a full week of manual labor in approximately 10 minutes—delivering what Siv calls results achieved “in record time.”
She concluded: “With Findable, we’ve managed to crack this challenge.”
The Impact
By automating the manual review process, Betonmast can now:
- Process thousands of documents in minutes instead of weeks
- Ensure compliance with BREEAM 6.0 standards efficiently
- Identify harmful chemicals across their building materials catalog
- Free up environmental experts to focus on strategic work
This case demonstrates how AI-powered document analysis can transform compliance workflows in the construction industry, turning what was once an insurmountable challenge into a manageable, automated process.