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Construction Materials & Building Services

Exova has been serving building management, manufacturers, civil engineers, architects, consultants and contractors world wide for more than 30 years.
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With facilities in the Middle East, Americas and selected European locations, we can offer local routine testing services for construction projects, and more specialist services such as accelerated weathering, cladding testing, onsite laboratories and building performance science. Our service capability has grown significantly by working with clients to determine their future needs. In the Americas and Middle East we have provided materials testing for some of the largest and most prestigious building projects in these regions.

 
 

Construction Materials & Building Services

Accelerated Weathering

The extreme weather conditions around the globe means that accelerated weathering tests needs to be undertaken. Exova laboratories operate comprehensive accelerated weather exposure testing facilities with customized cabinets.

Accredited Onsite Laboratory Capability

Investment protection during and after construction. Civil engineering materials are sampled and tested prior and during the construction process, using bespoke laboratory design and a locally experienced technical team.

Architectural Product Testing

WarringtonAPT laboratories carry out testing to the Construction Products Directive 89/108.EEC to enable type testing for CE Marking and to other European, National and International performance standards.

Building Performance

Performance is an important factor in any building and Exova has a history of providing quality applied building science services.

Civil Engineering Testing

Exova has qualified and experienced engineers and technicians providing assessment, monitoring, compliance and investigation through fully compliant physical, mechanical and chemical testing for a broad range of materials and products.

Cladding and Curtain Wall Testing

Exova provides cladding consultancy and operates an independent accredited laboratory for full-scale testing of cladding and curtain wall systems. We can accommodate facades of any size or design, no matter how complex or simple.

Construction Quality Assurance Services

 We offer a comprehensive range of evaluation services for building materials used in the construction industry to ensure that the materials used on site perform as required.

Photovoltaic Testing

Exova offers testing of photovoltaic panels and modules. Our PV test equipment includes an IEC 60904-9 Class A steady state, solar simulator 3m x 4m.

Solar Testing

Exova offers testing and rating green energy technologies under controlled sunlight, temperature, humidity and wind conditions.

Specialist Services

Exova’s Specialist Testing department provides tailored testing, monitoring and investigation services for the construction market.

Contacts

Americas

T: +1 866 263 9268

E: sales@exova.com

T: Toll free 1.866.263.9268

Europe

T: +44 (0)161 787 3291

E: info@exova.com

Middle East & Asia

T: +971 (4) 439 5800

E: market@exova.com

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Cladding Case Study

Investigation of cladding failure in a high rise hotel.

Construction Case Study