Laboratory Performance Tests

Performance Testing of Materials, Products and Systems for the Building & Construction Sector

CSI performs performance tests on materials, finished products and construction solutions, evaluating their physical, chemical, mechanical and functional characteristics according to applicable regulatory requirements and technical standards.

Thanks to specialized laboratories and multidisciplinary expertise, CSI provides testing services across the main areas of construction, from fire safety to material characterization, durability and sustainability.

Testing Areas

  • Fire resistance and reaction to fire
  • Acoustics and insulation
  • Chemical and physico-chemical testing
  • Mechanical and structural testing
  • Accelerated ageing and durability
  • Sustainability and environmental characterization

CSI Laboratory Qualifications – Building & Construction

CSI operates qualified laboratories according to the main applicable regulatory frameworks, including:

  • Laboratory accredited according to UNI CEI EN ISO/IEC 17025;
  • Laboratory authorized by the Italian Ministry of the Interior;
  • Notified laboratory for CE marking purposes according to Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011 (CPR).

Below is an overview of the main testing activities performed by CSI laboratories, with access to dedicated pages providing further details on each area.
 
 
 
 

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