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Expert insights, practical tips, and the latest building industry product updates

Posted by Deanna Seale, PE on April 5, 2022

Our corrosion testing ensures the performance of metals & coatings.

Posted by Deanna Seale, PE on March 4, 2022

Our corrosion testing ensures the performance of metals & coatings.

Posted by Deanna Seale, PE on March 1, 2021

Detect failures. Pinpoint deficiencies. Confirm product performance.

Posted by Deanna Seale, PE on March 20, 2020

Laboratory process updates to ensure health & safety of staff & clients; continuity of research.

Posted by on April 19, 2018

We conduct ASTM C1363 and ASTM 1224 testing in our large-scale Hot Box.

Posted by on April 2, 2018

We help clients navigate their paths to an ESR, including Quality Assurance plan development.

Posted by Deanna Seale, PE on January 30, 2018

Unexpected moisture can wreak havoc on a building system - don't let your product be the gateway.

Posted by on September 23, 2014

Find out if your home building products "play well with others" in our full-service test lab.

Posted by on August 27, 2014

Learn why some manufacturers seek our independent product testing to ensure confidence in performance.

Posted by on June 27, 2014

Behind the scenes of maintaining our IAS testing, inspection, and certification agency accreditations.

Our 24,000 sq ft testing laboratory sets us apart as a leading testing facility for building products and materials.

Comprehensive testing and certification program for plumbing products.

Full-sized house in a controlled testing environment for observational and hands-on research.

Unique Market Research facility ideal for hosting multi-step focus groups and observational research.

One of the world's largest hot boxes for thermal testing.