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.
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<...
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 ...
Plastica Seconda Vita (PSV) Certification
The Plastica Seconda Vita (PSV) mark is the first European Environmental Product Certification system for products and materials obtained from the valorisation of plastic waste.
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.
RecyClass Certification for Plastics Recyclers
The RecyClass (former EuCertPlast) Certification is an International certification program for companies that recycle or make use post-consumer plastic waste / recycled materials. As an accredited RecyClass auditor, Kiwa can carry out the certification of...
Testing of thermal insulation products and systems
A Kiwa test provides you with a certificate with a product certification scheme for the production and application of thermal insulation materials for facade structures with stone-like hollow walls or with panels.
ISO 14001 Environmental Management
This year, ISO 14001 The International Standard for Environmental Management Systems will be revised. The new edition, ISO 14001:2026, is expected to be published in early 2026 (between January and April 2026, with most sources anticipating March to April...
Ü-mark – German High-Quality Mark for Construction Products
The Ü-mark indicates the usability of a construction product in Germany according to national requirements which are not covered by CE marking.
Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) according to EN 15804 / EN 50693
An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a Type III Environmental Declaration and is regulated by ISO 14025 and EN 15804. It contains quantifiable environmental information on a European harmonized, scientific basis. An EPD is based on Life Cycle Ass...
VCA and VCU
VCA and VCU health, safety and environment certification with Kiwa: create safe working conditions for contractors and reduce accidents.
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.
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...
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).
Certification of Gypsum products
Gypsum products certification with Kiwa: ensure and improve your performance, meet customers’ needs and prove the quality of your products and systems. With certified products, you are assured of the use of products that meet minimum product performances ...
"MIC-Performance-Test"-Microbially induced sulphuric acid corrosion
The "MIC-Performance-Test" on a pilot plant scale for assessing the resistance of building products under real and particularly critical conditions in wastewater engineering plants (biogenic sulphuric acid corrosion, BSK)
Alkali-silica reaction testing
The alkali-silica reaction (ASR) is one of the most frequent causes of cracking due to driving reactions and efflorescence on concrete structures. All structures that are exposed to moisture are affected – from bridges and structures in contact with groun...
Precast concrete parts
Kiwa performs multiple certifications for concrete, reinforcing steel, and the precast component as a composite material, offering a complete package for precast concrete components.
Fire detection and fire alarm systems (EN 54 series)
The EN 54 series applies to fire detection and fire alarm systems in and around buildings composed of several components that communicate for the purpose of detecting fire at the earliest practicable moment.
Chloride analysis
In addition to contact with chloride-containing de-icing agents (de-icing salts), enrichment through direct contact with chemical substances or combustion residues from plastics in the event of a fire are frequent causes of chloride-induced corrosion of t...
Roof coverings, roof lights, roof windows, and ancillary products
The roof coverings comprise not only products, but also complete systems for flat roofs, like bitumen, plastic and rubber waterproofing sheets as well as liquid applied roof waterproofing kits (LARWK), but also for sloped roofs: ceramic and concrete tiles...
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