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How does the CSC seal of approval contribute to making the Netherlands more sustainable? That will be the focus of the webinar on March 30 that Betonhuis is organizing with SKG-IKOB and other certifiers. The latest developments will be discussed by advisors from Betonhuis, the scheme manager of CSC in the Netherlands and representatives of the certifying bodies.

We are getting older and staying longer in our own homes; many homes are not suitable for this purpose. Residents can live independently for longer without unnecessary investment if they are aware in time that they can. As the link between resident, owner and government, WoonKeur and SKW Certification are introducing the WoonKeuradviseur. The advisor works with the criteria of the Handbook WoonKeur Bestaande Woningen and helps with conscious choices to deploy resources in a targeted manner. The first advisors are already active and working at housing corporation Actium in Assen and Bouwkundige Begeleidings Adviesgroep (BBA) in Heemskerk.

The draft assessment guidelines (BRL) 2111-01 for the KOMO® process certificate Soil covering in the crawl space and BRL 2111-55 for the KOMO® attest Soil covering in the crawl space of SKG-IKOB Certificatie BV have been published for criticism (laid out for consultation). 

The draft assessment guidelines (BRL) 1330-1 for the KOMO® ATTEST-MET-PRODUCT CERTIFICATE FOR Glued STRIPS and BRL 1330-3 for the KOMO® process certificate for the installation in situ of glued STRIPS by SKG-IKOB Certificatie BV have been published for criticism (submitted for approval).

When entering into a certification agreement with SKG-IKOB Certification, both parties are given various rights and obligations. Unfortunately, this is regularly abused: non-certified parties also use our logos. This harms us, but also you. Help us to prevent this!

On the roof of SKG-IKOB's office and laboratory, 436 solar panels were installed this spring. With an expected annual yield of 126,500 kWh, the panels are going to provide much of the energy needed. 

The drafts of the assessment guidelines BRL 9600 parts 01, 06 and 07 of SKG-IKOB Certificatie BV / KIWA have been published for criticism (submitted for review).

The draft assessment guideline (BRL) 1332-02 FOR THE KOMO-PROCESS CERTIFICATE FOR THERMIC ISOLING THE UNTERNAL SIDE OF GOODS WITH PUR-SPOTTED SHIELD of SKG-IKOB Certification BV has been published for criticism (submitted for review).

The draft of the assessment guideline (BRL) 2114-00 with accompanying part BRLs -01, -02, -03 and -55, REFLECTING ISOLATION SYSTEMS FOR THERMAL (NA-)ISOLING OF FLOORS, FRAMES, AND ROOFING OF SKG-IKOB CERTIFICATION BV has been published for criticism (submitted for review).

For many building products, the end result is a concatenation of the work of various companies; of the chain. For the quality of the end result, all links are important. To guarantee the level of quality, it counts that all links in the entire chain are aware of the importance of quality and its assurance. 

Trade association Vm2 has introduced the new accreditation scheme 'Area measurements in accordance with NEN 2580 and NTA 2581'. This regulation contains additional quality requirements for preparing an unambiguous measurement report on the measurement of floor areas. It gives clients certainty that a measurement has been carried out correctly and prevents discussion afterwards. 

Anyone who thinks testing and certification is dusty is right when it comes to (electromechanical) locks. Because dust is a threat to the functionality and durability of such locks and can cause the lock to no longer open or close. In addition, it is common knowledge that water and electricity do not mix well. 

On May 8, 2020, SKG-IKOB Certificatie B.V. and Kiwa Nederland B.V. are publishing the draft of BRL 1518 "Pouring concrete mortar on the construction site" for comment. The comment period runs until June 19, 2020.

Move freely in 100% of the space in use, with at least one and a half meters around you. If it succeeds, an organization can apply for the new independent certificate One and a Half Meter Office. CFP Green Buildings and SKG-IKOB developed a recognition scheme for organizations that have arranged all workplaces and traffic areas taking into account 1.5 meters distance. 

In these changing times of remote contact, it may seem difficult to comply with quality checks and surveys. With a remote audit, SKG-IKOB can secure the validity of a quality declaration so that you permanently meet the requirements of your certificate.