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First certificate awarded in Geldermalsen
Borgh's Facamax cavity anchor renovation system received the certificate for BRL 2826 and URL 40.01 from SKG-IKOB at the end of April. In addition to the already mandatory CE marking for cavity anchors, the additional tests of the two guidelines give additional assurance to KOMO-certified renovation companies. Facamax is one system for re-anchoring existing masonry facade structures.
Launch of BRL Construction Projects with Sustainable Concrete
As of May 1, the new BRL Building Projects with Sustainable Concrete was launched. It gives the opportunity to make the sustainable performance of concrete measurable and test environmental ambitions in construction practice.
Press Release: Joint housing for SKG-IKOB Certification
SKG-IKOB Certification, formed from a merger between certification companies SKG and IKOB-BKB, seals the collaboration by moving into joint premises.
Effective date coexistence period set for NEN-EN 16034 - product standard for fire and smoke resistant windows and doors
Meanwhile, the transition period of the coexistence period for EN 16034 has been set to September 1, 2016. The coexistence period lasts 3 years and runs until September 1, 2019. This means that CE marking on fire and smoke resistant windows and doors will be possible on a voluntary basis as of September 1, 2016.