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Press Release: SKG-IKOB new owner of BRIS B.V.
The shares of BRIS B.V. have been fully transferred from SBRCURnet to SKG-IKOB. The companies signed the agreement on Monday, August 28, 2017.
KOMO maintains confidence in modernization of construction legislation
The discussion of the Wkb (draft Building Quality Assurance Act) in the Senate on July 4 this year resulted in the Cabinet to amend the bill. The amended bill will then take the parliamentary route again.
Press Release: First SKG-IKOB KOMO certificate for hydrophobics
On June 19 last, Hendrik-Jan Verweij, General Manager at Remmers BV, received from Harm van Dartel, Certification Manager at SKG-IKOB Certification, the first komo certificate for hydrophobic products. This quality declaration indicates that the company and the products concerned meet the requirements of the Assessment Guideline BRL 1154.
Burglary resistance vs. bullet and/or explosion resistance
A burglar-resistant construction is not necessarily equal to a bullet- and/or explosion-resistant construction. It is increasingly common for manufacturers of windows, doors and (roller) shutters to look for a construction that is both burglar-resistant and bullet- and/or explosion-resistant. This is no easy task. Construction requirements and the form of protection are different.
Private quality assurance construction: more customer-friendliness and faster processes
Private quality assurance in construction leads to more customer-friendliness and faster processes. At least in England, the Economic Institute for Construction (EIB) concludes. Also in Germany, Ireland and Norway the experiences with private quality assurance companies are positive.
Draft Order in Council of the Wkb published
At the beginning of this week in the framework of the so-called "preview" procedure, the draft AMVB for the Private Quality Assurance for Construction was published. The AMVB provides a more detailed interpretation of the sections of the Act. The intention is for organizations to respond to the draft after which it can be submitted to parliament.
First Concrete Aware CSC certificate awarded to Orcem B.V.
During Building Holland on April 12, 2017, Orcem B.V. was awarded the first certificate for Concrete Aware CSC assessed by SKG-IKOB. Orcem B.V. was founded in 2001 for development and production of environmentally friendly cement. In Moerdijk, Orcem B.V. grinds granulated blast furnace slag for application in concrete or mortar.
Mutual recognition of test reports SKG-IKOB and Efectis Nederland
As part of the CE marking process, a manufacturer must establish (or have established) the performance of its product through testing. Frequently, these tests are related, as in the case of an opening and closing cycle prior to fire resistance testing of fire doors.
Munnik Brandadvies BV obtains KOMO management system certificate Building plan testing against the Building Code (BRL 5019)
On Thursday, March 16, SKG-IKOB's Supervisory Board Chairman, Mr. Jack de Leeuw presented the certificate to Harrie Munnik of Munnik Brandadvies BV during the session on the new Building Quality Assurance Act.
SKG-IKOB Notified Body for NEN-EN 16034 certification
As a Notified Body, SKG-IKOB Certification can issue certificates on the basis of NEN-EN 16034. This allows manufacturers of fire and/or smoke resistant windows and doors to demonstrate that they meet all the requirements and conditions set in this standard.
Article Vakblad Gevelbouw: Certification of sealing materials for airtight construction with BRL 2804-1 a fact
Airtight construction is a hot topic. The goals for reducing energy consumption are becoming increasingly ambitious. For example, the EPC will be replaced in 2020 by the standards of Nearly Energy Neutral Buildings.
Private quality assurance cannot exist without an authorized instrument. With KiK from KOMO, construction parties work smoothly together on quality.
Under the new construction system (Building Quality Assurance Act), it is mandatory for construction works requiring a permit to use an 'instrument' approved by the Permit Organization TO. With such an instrument, both the requirements of the law and private quality requirements can be met.
Press Release: Certification of sealing materials for airtight construction possible
Sealing products used for airtight construction can from now on be SKG-IKOB KOMO certified. This is possible on the basis of the BRL 2804-1 that went into effect at the end of last year. This gives contractors and clients the certainty that the chosen products are suitable for their application.
First VMS industry certificates awarded at Infratech
On Thursday, January 19, the first two industry certificates of the VMS were awarded at the Infratech in Rotterdam. The certificate matches the requirements of brl 9334 and is thus an alternative to the existing training requirements mentioned in the BRL. Craftsmen with years of experience thus do not have to follow costly training courses to meet the requirements for certification.
SKG-IKOB welcomes IsoSun back
SKG-IKOB welcomes IsoSun back as a certificate holder. The Best-based insulation company insulates existing cavity walls with rock wool, glass wool and EPS beads. IsoSun is also a VENIN member and has been temporarily certified by a fellow institute.
