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.
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.
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).
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 ...
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.
EN-Röntgendiffraktometrie (XRD)
X-ray diffraction (XRD) is used to determine the mineral composition or phase composition of building materials and other inorganic materials.
Testing of curtain walls, cladding and structural sealant glazing
Tests at Kiwa simulate the real conditions on a construction site and use all materials to be tested, such as frames, glass, sealing materials, gaskets and anchoring devices. Thermal transmittance DIN EN 12412-2. Sound measurement according to DIN EN 2014...
Testing of road equipment: Circulation fixtures
Kiwa supports you in road and track construction with asphalt inspections. This includes control tests, bitumen tests, environmental analytical tests.
Wind-uplift test of roof constructions
Wind-uplift test
WRAS Testing and Approval
Kiwa Watertec | WRAS - Water Regulations Advisory Scheme Testing
Non-destructive testing
Not every structural analysis requires interventions in the building fabric. Various non-destructive or low-destructive test methods are available, especially for an initial assessment of the existing damage potential or to confirm the correct constructio...
Certification of vulcanised rubber products for cold & hot non-drinking water applications -BRL 2013
Certification of vulcanised rubber products for non-drinking water applications (BRL 2013)
