Construction Products
Kiwa has extensive expertise in independently monitoring the quality and use of building materials such as timber, concrete, steel, roofing as well as ceramic products.
Kiwa is also a Notified Body for a large number of building products and assist in the correct interpretation of the increasingly complex local and European building regulations (including e.g. CE marking). In addition, the aspect of sustainability is also incorporated. You receive proof that your products are manufactured in a sustainable way.
Joint sealants for non-structural applications in buildings and pedestrian walkways
This test is used for the CE marking of cold-applied polymeric joint sealants.
Production of steel constructions and steel structures
Kiwa is cunducting tests of tructural steel and aluminum components and kits according to EN 1090-1. For the Construction Products Directive 89/106/EEC, the "assessment and verification of constancy of performance" applies now.
Inspection for Construction Product Certificates and Approvals
Safeguard approved construction products continue measuring up to the requirements with inspection by an independent inspection body. Kiwa Sverige AB is accepted in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden for conducting inspection for; GDV, SINTEF, STF and VA...
Inspection and Certification of the Factory Production Control (FPC)
This test involves the inspection and certification of the production process and the manufacturer's in-house quality control of building materials to demonstrate compliance with relevant standards.
Test of joint sealants for road construction
Kiwa carries out all tests of the DIN EN 14188 series of standards, e.g. the tests according to DIN EN 13880, parts 1-13. This is a test of hot-applied and cold-applied joint sealants as well as joint profiles for road construction, airports and other tra...
Geotechnical Testing
Our geotechnical services are used by construction and civil engineers, highways and local authorities.
We offer a wide range of site investigation and laboratory testing services.
Skid resistance measurements SKM method
The SKM process focuses not only on the quality of the road, but also on road safety. The measurement provides important values for the condition assessment and evaluation of new or existing road surfaces.
Kiwa Watermark Certification, Testing and Inspection
Tests and Kiwa Watermark certification guarantee compliance with the requirements of Dutch standards for products in contact with drinking water used in industrial and domestic drinking water installations.
KOMO Certification and Testing
Tests and KOMO certification guarantee compliance with the requirements of Dutch standards for products for the building and infrastructure sector.
Plastic and rubber, testing of physical-mechanical properties
Kiwa carries out all typical tests on plastics and rubber products which are used for gas, heat and water distribution and installation. Tests can be performed on pipes, fittings, seals, the piping system (fitness for purpose) and the resins themselves.
Mineral sealing slurries and flexible polymer-modified thick hard coatings for building sealing
To be able to use a mineral sealing slurry (MDS) or a flexible polymer-modified thick coating (FPD) in Germany, a general building authority test certificate (abP) is issued based on of the "Test principles for issuing general building authority test cert...
Plastic and rubber – testing of physical-mechanical properties
Kiwa carries out all typical tests on plastic and rubber products used for the distribution and installation of gas, heat and water. Kiwa offers a wide range of physical and mechanical tests in various sectors.
Construction adhesives testing
Kiwa carries out tests according to EN 1504-4. Identification and proof of performance of building adhesives; CE marking and certification.
Testing of concrete with increased acid resistance in the MPA performance test
The “MPA-Performance-Test” is a procedure for testing increased resistance of mineral systems to chemical attack (especially to acid).
Inspection of Concrete Bridge Waterproofing Systems ETAG 033
This test is used in the field of bridge waterproofing for mastic asphalt, rolled asphalt, and non-asphalt applications.
Testing of flat glass, profiled glass and glass block products
Kiwa is a notified body and accredited testing laboratory for insulation glass (EN 1279); safety glass (EN 12150, EN 1863, EN 14179, EN 14449); coated glass (EN 1096). Kiwa performs the EN 12600 pendulum test for the classification of flat glass, as well ...
Tile Adhesive Testing in accordance with DIN EN 12004
This type of testing is applied in sanitary, kitchen, and residential areas.
Testing of masonry products for building material
Testing of masonry products for building material manufacturers. Testing of existing masonry for property owners. Bricks, Masonry mortar, Plastering mortar, DIN 20000-401, DIN EN 771, DIN EN 772, DIN 1053, DIN EN 1015, DIN 18555, DIN 18550, DIN EN 998
Testing of Fasteners and fixings
We are specialized in testing of anchors in concrete and masonry. Your partner to get trusted results on fasteners.
Testing, Certification and Inspection of products related to concrete, mortar and grout
Kiwa is your partner for the certification, inspection and testing. As a notified body, we certify your products for the CE-marking. We test in our own, accredited laboratories.
