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Building Product Development & Testing
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Building Product Development & Testing
ApplicationsBRANZ provides practical independent research, testing, consultancy & information services for the building & construction industry
Recent ProjectsBRANZ strengths are centered on our experienced people and our practical approach knowledge of building technology. This has been developed over thirty years of working with building product manufacturers to help meet the performance requirements of the Australian and New Zealand Building Codes.
Our expertise covers building materials performance in the built environment. It includes the assessment of durability, structural strength and stability, fire and thermal performance , weather penetration and moisture management of the building envelope, and extends to the assessment of market size.
BRANZ is also a Recognized Testing Laboratory in terms of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) for a range of tests.
General AdvantagesBRANZ has a reputation for the provision of innovative solutions through research, testing and consulting in building technology. These include:
› Advice with the development of building materials and systems, including appropriate verification testing
› The behaviour and durability of building materials in a variety of environments assessed through Natural and Accelerated Weathering, Physical and Mechanical Testing
› The Fire Resistance and associated Assessments of construction elements in accordance with AS 1530.4 and other International Standards
› Evaluation of the fire resistance performance of existing and proposed elements of construction
› The fire hazard properties of wall and ceiling linings to determine the Group Classification in accordance with the BCA
› Establishing the thermal properties of building materials in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZS 4859.1
› Life Cycle Analysis of building materials and elements of construction
› Building Product and System Appraisals - technical assessments of fitness for purpose
› Estimate of market size for building elements and product groups.