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.
ETA and EAD - CE marking for construction products
For the construction products for which a harmonized European standard is available the CE marking is mandatory when you want to place them on the European internal market. For the other construction products there is the possibility of applying a...
Reinforced concrete frame elements in accordance with BRL9205
Reinforced concrete frame elements are intended for structures with a 50-year design life in safety class 2 in accordance with NEN 6702 and NEN 7031.
Testing, Inspection and Certification of other CPR-Products
For construction products for which a harmonized European standard is not available (e.g. due to special features), there is the possibility of applying a voluntary CE. For the voluntary route, the first draft of a European Technical Assessment (ETA) and/...
Life cycle assessment (LCA)
A Life Cycle Assessment is used to quantify the environmental impacts of processes, products, services or organisations, usually as a basis for other sustainability applications such as Environmental Product Declarations, Product Environmental Footprints ...
RAL quality mark for insulating glass
Kiwa carries out testing in the field of construction glass for heat protection and thermal insulation in buildings in accordance with EN 1279-6.
Infrastructure consultancy services
Infrastructure consultancy with a focus on all sorts of pavement constructions. From municipal roads to container terminals, from dike revetments to airports. We are experts in constructions and paving materials like asphalt concrete, concrete and block p...
Analysis of blister formation in coatings
Defects can occur in coatings in the form of blisters.
Testing of Fasteners and fixings
We are specialized in testing of anchors in concrete and masonry. Your partner to get trusted results on fasteners.
Create your life cycle assessment and EPD with R<THINK
R<THINK is a software application that enables companies to create Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), and Carbon Footprints of Products (CFP), efficiently and according to international and European standards. With R<...
Certification and inspection of wood based elements
Kiwa provides CE certification of wood-based panelling and claddings according to EN 14915 including fire-protected wooden panels. Kiwa is also specialized to certify wood-based elements according to some EADs (CE-marking).
ISO 9001 Quality Management
ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Certification with Kiwa: improve your performance, meet customers’ needs and increase your profit.
INSTA-CERT Product Certification
Ladders, safety glass, plastic pipes and toilet seat, toilet washbasin. The INSTA-CERT product certification and the Nordic Poly Mark demonstrate that the products meet the Nordic quality level.
VinylPlus® Product Label Certification
The VinylPlus® Product Label Certification is aimed at all companies that manufacture and process PVC products obtained from the valorisation of plastic waste.
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.
Construction adhesives testing
Kiwa carries out tests according to EN 1504-4. Identification and proof of performance of building adhesives; CE marking and certification.
Investigation of Steel Bridge Coatings Used by Deutsche Bahn - Corrosion Protection - DBS 918084
These tests are used in the field of coating materials for ballast trough coatings on steel bridge decks.
EN 1090-1 certificate: your starting point for CE marking steel and aluminum constructions
EN 1090-1 certification with Kiwa: demonstrate your compliance with EU regulations, highlight the quality of your components and get ready to access the European market with CE marking.
ISO 50001 Energy Management
ISO 50001 Energy Management system certification with Kiwa: conserve resources, save money and mitigate climate change.
UBA – German Evaluation Criteria for Products and Materials in Contact with Drinking Water
In Germany, plastic products of all kinds as well as rubber products that come into contact with drinking water must meet the hygienic and toxicological requirements of the guidelines of the Federal Environment Agency test (UBA). This is described in the ...
Precast structural concrete products
Certification of concrete construction elements distinguishes you from other companies based on quality and reliability. By partnering with Kiwa, you can get the most out of working with certification, improving your production to improve your performance...
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