Testing, certification and verification services
As leaders in safety for the built environment and an independent, international certification body, we rigorously test your product against published standards. We can also develop bespoke testing for unique or new products. Certified products are listed in RedBook or GreenBook.
About our testing, certification and verification services
If you need to verify the safety of your products or give the market confidence in innovative solutions, we can help. Our certification and verifications give you the confidence that your product’s claims are credible. We certify the safety of a range of products and services including fire, security, construction, environmental management processes and systems.
We use a thorough process that includes independent assessment and validation of the evidence you give us about your product, service, or practice.
Heat pump testing
We offer recognised and trusted test reports for heat pumps, with assessments in the precisely controlled environmental chambers in our UKAS-accredited facility.
More about heat pump testingIndoor environment testing
Our testing and monitoring services for indoor environments include acoustics, air quality, HVAC, nitrous oxide and ventilation.
More about indoor environment testingEngineering testing and support
We use specialist testing to investigate the real behaviour of your structures, systems and products. Our structures laboratory is large enough to test at full scale.
More about engineering supportEnvironmental testing
We offer an environmental assessment service for air quality, buildings chemical risk, construction products and material, contaminated land, light, noise and more.
More about environmental testingFire safety testing
We have one of the largest fire research and testing laboratories in Europe. We offer testing for fire resistance, fire detection and suppression research and testing.
More about fire testingWind load testing
Our wind engineering test facilities are among the best in the UK, with wind tunnels that can simulate environments like open countryside and city centres.
More about wind load testingElectrical testing
We conduct rigorous tests and certify electrical products and installations, and provide research and best practice recommendations for electrical work.
More about electrical testingLighting testing
Get impartial advice on the performance of new lighting technologies, innovative strategies and integrating electric lighting with daylighting.
More about lighting testingMaterials testing
We test materials, including innovative materials, and analyse their performance with the benefit of extensive facilities and years of historic test data.
More about materials testingMental health product testing
Our services help the health sector to create safe and hazard-free environments for mental health in-patients.
More about mental health product testingNatural light
Full daylight and sunlight analysis, including natural light for new properties and the impact on existing homes. We also cover rights to light and overshadowing and the effects of trees and buildings with reflective surfaces.
More about natural light testingOutdoor environment testing
Our outdoor environment testing services include TV reception assessments, to determine the impact of new tall buildings on the surrounding area.
More about outdoor environment testingThermal performance testing
We test thermal performance in buildings including junctions and thermal bridging, to understand insulation and heat loss.
More about thermal performance testingStandards
Testing against published standards gives customers confidence that they can rely on your products and services to deliver the promised performance and benefits.
More about standardsTesting case studies
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