--- title: Resources & Insights on Weather Protection in Construction | Sitecover description: Explore reports and insights from Sitecover on sustainability, cost savings, and weather protection that improve construction efficiency year-round. --- ![DJI_0035 god 1](https://sitecover.com/hubfs/DJI_0035%20god%201.png) A solution for 365 workdays # Get smarter about Sitecover ## Uncover the advantages of a covered worksite There’s plenty to like about Sitecover, but don’t just take it from us. Dig into the details via various studies and reports to better understand how Sitecover can benefit your worksite and ensure stronger project results. ## Dive into Sitecover Find data and insights on everything you need to know about Sitecover. All resources All resources Sustainability Cost Benefits Moisture control Building with wood Case specific Other resources ![ChatGPT Image 18. jun. 2026, 09.37.24](https://sitecover.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%2018.%20jun.%202026%2c%2009.37.24.png?width=352&height=240&name=ChatGPT%20Image%2018.%20jun.%202026%2c%2009.37.24.png) **Sustainability** (5 min read) ### Proving sustainability: Sitecover's DGNB Documentation Package Comprehensive documentation prepared by Rambøll Danmark A/S for Sitecover, showing how the Sitecover system supports DGNB Denmark's 2025 certification. The report highlights key sustainability and process benefits, including reduced build time, improved moisture control, and lower environmental impact. Includes DGNB criteria mapping, cost-benefit overview, and links to supporting material. [Download ](https://sitecover.com/hubfs/2026_06_09_Sitecover_DP_DGNB2025.pdf?hsLang=en) ![Sustainbility_5](https://sitecover.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sustainbility_5.png?width=360&height=240&name=Sustainbility_5.png) **Sustainability** (5 min read) ### A national report by BUILD, Aalborg University, Mapping Waste in Construction - Scope, Causes & Action proposals A national report by BUILD, Aalborg University, documenting where and why waste occurs in Danish construction projects. For developers and contractors, the findings highlight the productivity and quality losses linked to weather delays, rework, and inefficient sequencing - areas where controlled, weather protected building processes like Sitecover can make a measurable difference. [Download ](https://sitecover.com/hubfs/Resource%20articles/Sustainability_Report_BUILD_2021-14_Kortlaegning_af_spild_i_byggeriet.pdf?hsLang=en) ![Sustainbility_6](https://sitecover.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sustainbility_6.png?width=360&height=240&name=Sustainbility_6.png) **Sustainability, Moisture control** (6 min read) ### Eliminating Waste in Construction with Sitecover A report showing that construction waste oftens stems from moisture-related errors and defects, and that using Sitecover, such waste can be significantly reduced. [Download ](https://sitecover.com/hubfs/AFFALDSFOREBYGGELSE%20I%20BYGGERIET%20VED%20ANVENDELSE%20AF%20SITECOVER%202026-02-11.pdf?hsLang=en) ![Sustainbility_7](https://sitecover.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sustainbility_7.png?width=360&height=238&name=Sustainbility_7.png) **Sustainability** (7 min read) ### Sitecover Contributes to achieving the goal of a CO2-free construction site. Sitecover eliminates the need for dry-out time eliminating construction emission by around 7%. Build time is shortened by at least 15% and removes the need for drying related energy. [Download ](https://sitecover.com/hubfs/Onepager%20-%20b%C3%A6redygtigt%20byggeri%202026-03-11.pdf?hsLang=en) ![excel sheet on a computerscreen](https://sitecover.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1_Cost_benefit%201.png?width=360&height=240&name=1_Cost_benefit%201.png) **Cost Benefits** (5 min read) ### Cost benefit analysis using weather protection provided by Danish Technological Institute Calculation model for a cost benefit analysis using weather protection [Download ](https://sitecover.com/hubfs/Resource%20articles/Cost_Benefit_Master_17-01-2020.xls?hsLang=en) ![1_Litterature-1](https://sitecover.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1_Litterature-1.png?width=360&height=240&name=1_Litterature-1.png) **Sustainability, Cost Benefits, Other resources** (8 min read) ### Shedding light on the "hidden" costs of building outdoors Spotlight on the often overlooked costs of building in open air. Weather securing delivers a 10 % average cost reduction and improves the process flexibility on construction projects. [Download ](https://sitecover.com/hubfs/Resource%20articles/SiteCover_post_linkedin_-_hidden_costs_v2.pdf?hsLang=en) ![2_Litterature](https://sitecover.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2_Litterature.png?width=360&height=240&name=2_Litterature.png) **Sustainability** (9 min read) ### Energy-saving potential in the construction process The Danish Energy Agency's technical report summarising key energy-saving opportunities in the construction phase. [Download ](https://sitecover.com/hubfs/Resource%20articles/Energisparepotentialer_i_byggeprocessen.pdf?hsLang=en) ![4_Litterature](https://sitecover.com/hs-fs/hubfs/4_Litterature.png?width=360&height=240&name=4_Litterature.png) **Sustainability** (20 min read) ### Guidance on staying compliant with BR18 during the building process Section 5.0 emphasises the requirement for the construction site to be organised such that structural building can proceed without harmful weather conditions. The report recommends covering the building as early as possible, protecting materials and finished elements against moisture, and a controlled environment enabling uninterrupted work. [Download ](https://sitecover.com/hubfs/Resource%20articles/VEJLEDNUNG_TIL_%20BR_KAP_7_%C2%A7165_HENSYN_TIL_KLIMATISKE_FORHOLD.pdf?hsLang=en) ![Sustainbility_2](https://sitecover.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sustainbility_2.png?width=360&height=240&name=Sustainbility_2.png) **Case specific** (21 min read) ### Weather protection became the key to success in Växjö Case study by Skanska Sverige illustrating how using Sitecover during the construction of the new station and city hall in Växjö improved productivity, reduced moisture risk, and lowered the overall costs. [Download ](https://sitecover.com/hubfs/Resource%20articles/Case_V%C3%A4xj%C3%B6_Att_bygga_med_vaederskydd___skanska.se_2021-06-01.pdf?hsLang=en) ![Sustainbility_3](https://sitecover.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sustainbility_3.png?width=360&height=240&name=Sustainbility_3.png) **Cost Benefits, Case specific, Building with wood** (2 min read) ### Climate calculation and economic forecast for Växjö station and municipal hall A detailed climate and economic assessment of the Växjö station and municipal hall project, illustrating how timber constructions combined with Sitecovers full weather protection reduces total carbon emissions and life-cycle costs. The report shows that wooden structures, when built under cover, enable shorter construction times, and a lower carbon footprint total the carbon footprint reduction of the project equivalent to the annual Co2 consumption of 250 inhabitants. [Download ](https://sitecover.com/hubfs/Resource%20articles/Case_V%C3%A4xj%C3%B6_Klimatkalkyl_och_ny_ekonomisk_prognos_foer_Vaexjoe_station_och_kommunhus.pdf?hsLang=en) ![Sustainbility_4](https://sitecover.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sustainbility_4.png?width=360&height=240&name=Sustainbility_4.png) **Moisture control, Cost Benefits** (3 min read) ### Eliminate the drying process and increase moisture control with Sitecover A focused technical brief showing how the use of Sitecover's system effectively removes the need for dedicated building-dry-out processes on a construction site. It quantifies energy use and CO2 emissions and highlights how rainfall and moisture impact can be mitigated through full-site coverage. Includes real-project data and measurable time and sustainability benefits. [Download ](https://sitecover.com/hubfs/UDT%C3%98RRING%20FRA%20BYGGEPLADS%20OG%20MATERIALER%20VED%20ANVENDELSE%20AF%20SITECOVER%202026-02-11.pdf?hsLang=en) ![Sustainbility_8](https://sitecover.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sustainbility_8.png?width=360&height=240&name=Sustainbility_8.png) **Other resources** (4 min read) ### Use Sitecover when delivery time counts Sitecover safeguards project schedules by eliminating weather delays and ensuring steady progress. Real project data demonstrates that full-site coverage leads to reliable delivery, fewer disruptions, and optimized resource use. [Download ](https://sitecover.com/hubfs/Onepager%20-%20Levering%20til%20tiden%202026-03-11.pdf?hsLang=en) ![3_Litterature](https://sitecover.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3_Litterature.png?width=360&height=240&name=3_Litterature.png) **Building with wood, Other resources** (6 min read) ### Weather protection, when building in wood A practical guide produced under the Svenska Byggbranchsens Utveklingsfond's project exploring full-site weather-protection systems for timber construction. [Download ](https://sitecover.com/hubfs/Resource%20articles/SBUF_13499_Slutrapport_Vaederskydd_-_En_lathund_foer_entreprenoeren.pdf?hsLang=en) ![6_Litterature](https://sitecover.com/hs-fs/hubfs/6_Litterature.png?width=360&height=240&name=6_Litterature.png) **Case specific, Cost Benefits** (1 min read) ### EY Report: EUR 6m saving on CLT project build under weather protection Independent report from EY examining the EUR 64m timber project in Växjö, Sweden, finds that weather-protected construction via Sitecover helped achieve 9% cost savings and on-time handover. [Download ](https://sitecover.com/hubfs/Resource%20articles/EY_report_documents_6_mill_euro_saving_on_CLT_project_build_under_weather_protection.pdf?hsLang=en) ![7_Litterature](https://sitecover.com/hs-fs/hubfs/7_Litterature.png?width=360&height=240&name=7_Litterature.png) **Moisture control** (1 min read) ### Moisture safety in cross-laminated timber construction without full weather cover Report examines microbial growth in projects without full weather cover. It concludes that it is difficult to avoid moisture and mould risks when building with timber without full cover. [Download ](https://sitecover.com/hubfs/Resource%20articles/ID13548_slutrapport_Fuktsaekerhet_vid_kl-traebyggnade_utan_vaederskydd.pdf?hsLang=en) ![8_Litterature](https://sitecover.com/hs-fs/hubfs/8_Litterature.png?width=360&height=240&name=8_Litterature.png) **Other resources** (1 min read) ### Mapping errors, deficiencies and damages in the construction sector Report by Boverket that charts the scale, cause and economic impact of errors, deficiencies and damages across new-build and renovation projects in Sweden. [Download ](https://sitecover.com/hubfs/Resource%20articles/Kartlaeggning-av-fel-brister-och-skador-inom-byggsektorn.pdf?hsLang=en) ![report on a chair](https://sitecover.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Article%20images/9_Litterature%201.png?width=360&height=240&name=9_Litterature%201.png) **Other resources** (1 min read) ### Vysus Group memo regarding noise reduction Memo by Vysus Group analysing sound-insulation performance of the Sitecover system. [Download ](https://sitecover.com/hubfs/Resource%20articles/Vysus_Notat_SiteCover_lydisolation_2021-08-26.pdf?hsLang=en) ![whitepaper on a chair with calculations on them](https://sitecover.com/hs-fs/hubfs/10_Litterature%201.png?width=360&height=240&name=10_Litterature%201.png) **Other resources** (1 min read) ### Sound insulation of foils and membranes Research report by Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics analysing sound-insulation performance of thin foils and membranes in lightweight construction. [Download ](https://sitecover.com/hubfs/Resource%20articles/weber-mehra-sound-insulation-of-foils-membranes.pdf?hsLang=en) ![11_Litterature](https://sitecover.com/hs-fs/hubfs/11_Litterature.png?width=360&height=240&name=11_Litterature.png) **Other resources** (1 min read) ### Acoustic tent measurements - Metro cityringen Østerbro A study by COWI A/S assessing the noise reduction effects of an enclosed tent installed over the metro construction site at Østerbro. The results show noise levels dropped outside the tent dropped by approximately 10 dB compared to inside the enclosure, demonstrating that full site cover provides measurable acoustic benefits. [Download ](https://sitecover.com/hubfs/Resource%20articles/Metro_OEsterbro_akustisk_teltmaalinger.pdf?hsLang=en) ![12_Litterature](https://sitecover.com/hs-fs/hubfs/12_Litterature.png?width=360&height=240&name=12_Litterature.png) **Other resources** (1 min read) ### Noise reduction from the construction site with Sitecover Summary showing that Sitecover can reduce noise levels to the surroundings by around 10 dB, and with double-layer side membrane by up to 20dB. [Download ](https://sitecover.com/hubfs/REDUKTION%20AF%20ST%C3%98J%20FRA%20BYGGEPLADSEN%20VED%20ANVENDELSE%20AF%20SITECOVER%202026-02-11.pdf?hsLang=en) ![13_Litterature](https://sitecover.com/hs-fs/hubfs/13_Litterature.png?width=360&height=240&name=13_Litterature.png) **Other resources** (1 min read) ### Dust reduction on the construction site with Sitecover When Sitecover is used, dust emissions from the construction site to the surroundings can be reduced by 100%, no visible dust leaving the site while under cover. Internal dust generation is easier to manage since the environment is enclosed, reducing cleaning efforts and neighbour complaints. [Download ](https://sitecover.com/hubfs/Resource%20articles/ST%C3%98V_I_BYGGERIET_VED_ANVENDELSE_AF_SITECOVER_2022-01-07.pdf?hsLang=en) ![14_Litterature](https://sitecover.com/hs-fs/hubfs/14_Litterature.png?width=360&height=240&name=14_Litterature.png) **Cost Benefits, Other resources** (1 min read) ### Economic quality when using Sitecover Deploying Sitecover delivers stronger economic quality through reduced schedule risk, higher productivity and fewer weather-related interruptions. [Download ](https://sitecover.com/hubfs/%C3%98KONOMISK%20KVALITET%20VED%20ANVENDELSE%20AF%20SITECOVER%202026-02-11.pdf?hsLang=en) ![a computer screen with text on it](https://sitecover.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Article%20images/5_Litterature%201.png?width=360&height=240&name=5_Litterature%201.png) **Case specific** (1 min read) ### An illustrative video of how a Sitecover can support a shorter builiding process Comparing timespan using Sitecover against regulation requirements when building without coverage [See the video](https://sitecover.com/hubfs/146949635/Video/SiteCover_4D_V1_inkl_tekst.mp4?hsLang=en) [Download ](https://sitecover.com/hubfs/Video/SiteCover_4D_V1_inkl_tekst.pptx?hsLang=en) Load more ### Frequently asked questions - Cover - Cranes - Other - - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit? Suspendisse ut orci elit. Maecenas a turpis euismod, pulvinar magna ut, laoreet velit. - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit? 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