Construction and Infrastructure

BS 6920 is a requirement for manufacturers and suppliers of non-metallic materials/products that are used in contact with drinking water.

The Ü-mark indicates the usability of a construction product in Germany according to national requirements which are not covered by CE marking.

The FI drinking water approval is a quality mark and demonstrates that the product complies with the applicable regulatory requirements regarding to the plastic pipe material and possible odour or taste passed on from the pipe to water.

Waste macadams/tarmac need to be classified to the waste regime presently active in the UK.

Kiwa CMT | We examine ground contamination

Comprehensive materials testing for the design, construction and repair of highways

Kiwa has testing systems, to check all characteristics that may apply to the design, construction and management of roads, industrial sites and dike revetments. The tests focus on capturing of pavement surface data, recording of the structural condition, loads exerted on the construction and environmental aspects.

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.

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 elastomer guideline as well as in the KTW guideline.

Kiwa CMT | We perform CBR Testing at construction sites

Kiwa CMT | Waste Soil and Waste Material (WM3 and WAC) Testing

Kiwa CMT | We test building materials - from raw to finished products

Kiwa CMT | We test groundwater for construction and water distribution industries.

Kiwa CMT | We advise on the re-use of Waste

Kiwa CMT | Structures, geotechnical, waste and construction materials testing

The BS3882 topsoil suite is specifically designed to categorise grades of topsoil based on physical and chemical composition.

Kiwa CMT | We test coal tar.

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.

Kiwa CMT | We provide Plate Bearing testing

The KIWA-UNI mark certifies the conformity of plastic and metal components in contact with water and gas to national and international standards.