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Construction Industry Services

From raw materials and construction products to buildings and infrastructure, whether new-build or redevelopment projects, at Lucideon we are experts in all things construction.

Our onsite team can measure and monitor critical parameters, ensuring buildings are safe and fit for purpose. Alternatively, we can take samples and test them in our large construction laboratory under controlled conditions; the largest commercial structural testing laboratory in the world.

Most products and materials can be tested to national and international standards (see our testing schedule here) or we can develop new testing regimes for manufacturers that have game-changing new-to-market products. Subsequently we can pursue developing new test methods into national or international standards so that products can be certified.

 

The main segments that we operate in are:

Services for the construction industry include:

This is only a small fraction of the services we offer, if you don’t see what you are looking for, please contact us directly because it is likely we will be able to help you.

 

Lucideon is a UK Approved Body (1289) under the Construction Products Regulation (EU) 305/2011 for the assessment and verification of construction products. Lucideon maintains impartial procedures for all work performed as a UK Approved Body to safeguard its independence.

 

Testing & characterisation

» Testing & characterisation services for the construction industry

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White Papers

Digital Image Correlation for Construction

This white paper focuses on potential applications for Digital Image Correlation in the  construction industry

Cost-Effective Design using Construction Test Methods

This white paper examines the valuable role that testing can play in relation to reducing construction costs

Offsite Construction
Offsite Construction: The Relevance of Full Scale Testing

The purpose of this paper is to show some examples where the results from whole building tests have demonstrated distinct improvements in performance

Case Studies

Battersea Power Station
Brickwork Evaluation of Battersea Power Station

Brickwork testing for the Battersea Power Station redevelopment project

Chernobyl
Safe Confinement at Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant

Testing of unique cladding system and its components

External Wall Insulation System
Lucideon Develops Customised Testing Program for Mauer's Novel EWI System

One of Mauer’s unique EWI systems achieved certification through the development of a customized testing program

SIPS
Lucideon Helps Hemsec Gain Composite Panel ETA Accreditation and CE Certification

Testing enabled Hemsec to attain ETA accreditation and CE certification for their structural insulated panels

Precast Concrete Panels
Major Concrete Manufacturer Extends Range to Include a Precast Concrete Modular Housing System

Testing and consultancy enabled third party insurance and building control sign-offs

Hammersmith Flyover
Lucideon Validates the Performance of the UHPFRC for Fryssinet and the Restoration of the Hammersmith Flyover

Testing provided evidence that the strength requirements of the UHPFRC were met at each stage of the flyover restoration process