Current events
Presentation of first certificates for SKG-IKOB plastic profiles
On July 24, Olaf van Panhuys and Guido Soontiëns for SKG-IKOB Certification presented the first KOMO product certificates on BRL 0702 for plastic profiles to Mark Beukert and René van Genderen of GEALAN Fenster-Systeme GmbH. With these certificates, Gealan demonstrates that its plastic profiles are suitable for the construction of plastic windows and doors.
Minisymposium Liability and insurance implications for guarantors within the new Construction Quality Assurance Act
A successful mini-symposium on liability and insurance implications for guarantors within the new Building Quality Assurance Act took place on June 9 in our new building, which is ideally suited for it. Speakers were Haje van Egmond, Monika Chao-Duivis and Freek Schipper.
Industry associations encourage 'Building on CSR'
At the Noordelijke Vereniging voor de Burgerlijke- en Utiliteitsbouw (NVBU) and MKB INFRA the first SKG-IKOB certificates 'Building on CSR' have been awarded to two of their members. Together with the Vereniging fabrieken van Hang- en Sluitwerk (VHS) they are the frontrunners in the MKB within the construction industry when it comes to recognition and stimulation of CSR.
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.
Leaflet: Complying with the law with a KOMO certificate BRL 5110 for eDNA research
Get your company certified for the BRL 5110 for conducting bat research based
of eDNA method in accordance with BRL IC-200. As a certified company, you may conduct DNA trace research
and, based on the results of the DNA trace research, it is determined whether a property may be isolated without
mitigation measures.
ISO and VCA certification process
This brochure tells you what the 3-year certification cycle looks like, what you do in case of deficiencies and what the response times are.
