Current events
SKG-IKOB accredited for testing tongue-and-groove purlin shoes
The accreditation scope of SKG-IKOB has recently been expanded to include the testing of tongue and sash products. Producers of these products must establish the performance of load-bearing capacity and deformation under load with tests carried out by a designated body (Notified Body).

Intrema obtains certificates EN EPBD BRL 9500-01 and 02
On April 4, the certification manager of SKW Certification Mr. W. Englebert presented the certificates to the director of Intrema Mr. G. van der Ham.

AFNL supports introduction of Quality Assurance Act
The board and members of Aannemersfederatie Nederland Bouw en Infra (AFNL) expressed their support for the introduction of the Wet Kwaliteitsborging Bouwen (Building Quality Assurance Act) at a Meeting of Members and preferably in the short term.

Bureau Cicero accredited for SNF Hiring Registry
The Accreditation Council has approved the scope extension of Bureau Cicero to assess companies for compliance with the SNF hiring standard. This standard is managed by the Stichting Normering Flexwonen (SNF), you can consult the public register on the website of the Stichting Normering Flexwonen.

Press Release - SKG-IKOB accredited for new SCC 2017/6.0
SKG-IKOB Certification has achieved accreditation for the new VCA 2017/6.0 scheme that came into force on Oct. 2. This means that it may certify companies based on this scheme and issue VCA* and VCA** certificates.

WoonKeur is now also available online in BRISwarenhuis
WoonKeur is now also available online in BRISwarenhuis. You will also find direct links to relevant Building Code articles there. Interested? Get in touch with BRIS. Call 010 - 763 2000 or send an e-mail to

Convince your clients with the new KOMO film
Your company has one or more KOMO certificates. But ... do your potential new clients know that? And do they know how special that makes you? They will if you put the new KOMO film on your website.

Press Release: Scoop! SKG-IKOB awards very first KOMO innovation certificate to Infinity Repair
SKG-IKOB awarded the very first KOMO innovation certificate to Infinity Repair on September 3. It is the crowning achievement for a new, innovative total concept the company developed for the renovation of deteriorated wooden window frames.

URL 5013-09 for review
The implementation guideline (URL) 1513-09 for the komo process certificate for the installation of building-related safety devices on sloping roofs is up for review.