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Published the new Construction Products Regulation (CPR) 2024/3110

On December 18, 2024, the new Construction Products Regulation (CPR) 2024/3110 was published in the Official Journal of the European Union, replacing the previous Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011.
Significant innovations for the construction sector, with a particular focus on sustainability and digitalization.

Giordano Institute at BAU 2025

On 14th, 15th, and 16th January, we will be attending the BAU trade fair in Munich, hosted at the stand of Cerbone S.p.A..
This is Europe’s most important event for the construction sector, connecting the needs of specialized industries with suppliers and buyers from around the world. It’s a unique opportunity to explore the innovations and excellence shaping the future of construction.
Our experts will be available to provide detailed information on testing and certifications for the construction industry.
You can schedule an appointment by choosing your preferred day and time, explore the dedicated page.
We look forward to seeing you at BAU 2025!

 

The Kingdom of Bahrain recognizes the tests conducted by our FIRE division.

The Directorate of Protection and Security and the General Directorate of Civil Protection of the Kingdom of Bahrain have included our Institute in the list of internationally approved testing laboratories for Reaction and Fire Resistance tests.
Discover all our credits!

"Climate Action Amendments": Climate change is integrated into Management System standards

In February 2024, the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) updated two points in the management system standards to emphasize the importance of assessing the impact of climate change.

FIRE RISK IN BUILDINGS WITH ROOFTOP PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS (BAPV) – WEBINAR RECORDING

Deepen your knowledge about the fire risk in buildings with rooftop photovoltaic systems (BAPV). Watch the webinar recording now: an opportunity to get updated on the latest regulations regarding the fire safety of photovoltaic systems. The participation of experts and practical demonstration with laboratory tests ensure a high-level educational experience.
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Revised edition of Istituto Giordano Regulation for Construction Products Certification

Publication of revised edition of the regulation for the assessment and verification of constancy of performance of construction products and issue of the respective documents pursuant to regulation (eu) no 305/2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products (CPR)

 

Istituto Giordano obtains the Accreditation of Tests on Construction Products - AVCP 3: initial type tests

Istituto Giordano, Notified Body No. 0407 for a large number of product families, has worked for this goal with a significant effort in terms of both economic and human resources dedicated and maintained to support the accreditation of these activities.

New XXL temperature and humidity chamber for conditioning and heat stress tests

Our specialist engineers have designed and constructed a new state-of-the-art temperature and humidity chamber at our laboratory in Bellaria. Its size and specifications make it one of the finest in the country and it is designed for conditioning and heat stress testing linked to climate change of various product types from a range of sectors.

UKCA marking: agreement between Istituto Giordano and BBA (UK approved bodies)

BBA recognises the CPR AVCP 1 and 2+ audits/inspections performed by Istituto Giordano for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining the corresponding UKCA certification.
 

New wind generator with 4-metre propeller

We have a new test rig!
Having designed and constructed the first wind generator in 2017, we have now built a new rig even bigger than the previous one and capable of simulating even severer weather conditions.

Test ASTM E90-09 for external and internal vertical partitions accredited by ACCREDIA!

More and more often, companies operating in the American and Middle Eastern markets are required to have their products or construction systems, generally external and internal vertical partitions, tested for sound insulation in accordance with the ASTM E 90-09 standard.
The accreditation of the test is an essential requirement and now our Acoustics Laboratory is able to perform this type of service.

Environmental certification of heat generators fired by solid biomass fuels

Istituto Giordano is a Notified Body as specified by Ministerial Decree No. 186 dated 7^th November 2017 and can therefore issue environmental certification for heat generators, test Customer appliances in accordance with the methods given in Table 2 of the Decree in question or adopt the tests performed using the same methods in other European Union countries and assign the relative environmental certification.