Increased infrastructure development and initiatives to use sustainable and energy-efficient materials have driven growth in European and U.S. construction markets, driving demand for expert testing and evaluation services for innovative products.

Ongoing collaboration between leading global evaluation and certification bodies, ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES – US), and Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik (DIBt – Germany), allows them to meet the joint needs of international clients.

“Working collaboratively with DIBt streamlines product evaluation and testing, and addresses product approval hurdles that manufacturers may face when entering new markets,” said ICC‑ES President Shahin Moinian.

Finland-based ICC-ES client, Peikko Group, has gained the confidence of US-based code officials with an Evaluation Service Report (ESR). “ESR’s issued to us by ICC-ES have opened up new opportunities to offer our products in US construction markets. We look forward to expanding into new markets worldwide,” said Dominic Colpron-Labelle, Engineering Manager of Peikko Group.

ICC-ES has international experts who provide fast, efficient, custom-tailored service to their clients. Working with local approval bodies like DIBt, means that ICC-ES marks are the preferred choice of code officials and government regulators, allowing them to instantly approve products for installation with confidence and peace of mind.