Current events

The Foundation for Safety Cooperation (SSVV) is introducing VCA version 2026/6.1. Since the introduction of VCA 2017/6.0, there have been many changes in the practice of safe and healthy working. In its role as owner and developer, SSVV has adapted the VCA scheme to reflect these developments, ensuring that the scheme remains relevant, up-to-date, and clear.

De BRL SI 2110-55 (attest) en BRL SI 2110-05 (procescertificaat) voor Mineraal Schuim is officieel vastgesteld en gepubliceerd.
Een belangrijke stap voor de sector: van “goed uitvoeren” naar aantoonbaar gecontroleerd en gecertificeerd werken.

SKG-IKOB Certification is aware of the recent reports regarding the use of UF foam (urea-formaldehyde foam) and of the Zembla broadcast.

We endorse the statement issued by VENIN Isolerend Nederland.

The Municipal Health Service (GGD) is currently conducting a supplementary investigation into the use of UF foam as an insulation material. Naturally, we will cooperate fully with this investigation if requested to do so.

First SKG-IKOB Sustainability Passports for Civil Engineering Awarded: A Major Step Toward a Transparent and Future-Proof Infrastructure Sector

Geldermalsen, February 26, 2026 – The civil engineering sector reached an important milestone this week. SKG‑IKOB Certificatie B.V. and Building Changes have officially issued the very first SKG-IKOB Civil Engineering Sustainability Passports. With this new standard, the sustainability performance of companies in the civil engineering sector becomes demonstrable, comparable, and reliable.

Metal roofing and siding require true craftsmanship. The installation of zinc, copper, and lead roof, facade, and gutter systems is specialized work that places high demands on quality, safety, and durability. To demonstrate this quality, there is the BRL 5212 assessment guideline, the KOMO process certificate for the installation of metal roof, facade, and gutter systems.
SKG-IKOB is the independent certification body that assesses and certifies this process.

The European standard NEN-EN 1300 plays a key role in the certification of security locks for safes. SKG-IKOB recently achieved a first: the first Grade B test under this standard.

The draft version of the newly developed BRL 2702-00 and the associated BRL 2702-01 “Installation of metal facade elements” for the process certificate has been published for review/comment.

The period runs up to and including 27 January 2026. Any comments can be submitted by email on the criticism sheet available for download below.

SKG-IKOB Certification issues first certificate for 'Quality Assurance by the Builder'

Construction company Vrolijk from Breda is the first contractor in the Netherlands to be certified according to the Recognition Guideline ERL 5029: Quality Assurance by the Builder . This certification, developed by SKG-IKOB Certificatie, aligns with the requirements of the Quality Assurance in Construction Act (Wkb) and confirms that Vrolijk possesses a demonstrably functioning quality system with which risks in the construction process are managed.

Realistic field testing of (post-)insulation materials possible in innovative test chamber

Geldermalsen, September 25, 2025 – The performance of (re-)insulation materials for walls, floors, and roofs can now be realistically tested thanks to the innovative insulation test chamber opened this month by the Dutch certification body SKG-IKOB. Previously, insulation materials could only be tested to a limited extent, and only the theoretical insulation value was determined.