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The outgoing EOTA president, Karsten Kathage (DIBt, Germany), looks back and to the future. The outgoing EOTA president, Karsten Kathage (DIBt, Germany), looks back and to the future. Due to "Coronavi

For 30 years, the European Organisation for Technical Assessment (EOTA) has dedicated its scientific and technological expertise to the service of the construction sector... For 30 years, the European

This is the result of an independent study carried out by the Centre for Industrial Studies (CSIL) on behalf of the European Organisation for Technical Assessment (EOTA). For the study, the Milan-base

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Prestressed concrete hollow core slabs are precast concrete slabs with cavities running the full length of the slabs which are reinforced solely with prestressing steel. The precast slabs are joined a

Modular scaffolds are scaffolds in which standards, ledgers and diagonal braces are connected through special connections made of multiple components, called module nodes. Working scaffolds in accorda

Working scaffolds in accordance with DIN EN 12811‑1 serve as auxiliary equipment for reaching parts of the structure that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to access in order to perform work

Jet our high-pressure grouting serves to produce structural elements (jet-grouted elements and/or jet-grouted bodies of soil made of jet-grouted elements) in the soil. These procedures are soil-streng

Insulation products for external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS) are components for integration into the system. They are fixed to the substrate using adhesive mortar and/or mechanical fi

Insulating render systems contain, apart from the usual render components, aggregates such as polystyrene, perlite or an aerogel. The insulation performance achieved in this way is comparable to that

Insulation products under load-bearing elements (outside the waterproofing) must not only have special thermal insulation properties, but also meet structural requirements. Frequently used products in

Non-combustible building materials ensure that, when exposed to fire – especially an advanced or fully developed fire – the relevant parts of the structural works do not contribute to the fire. Reacti

14 November 2023, 9.30 to 12.30 CET, online 14 November 2023, 9.30 to 12.30 CET, online On 14 November 2023, EOTA presents the online Stakeholder Forum: Innovative Construction Products: Global Market

Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) roofing systems are composed of an in situ insulation layer made of spray polyurethane foam and a surface protection layer. The systems are used for roofs that are walk-o

Construction techniques and construction products (usually XPS, EPS or foam glass boards) for perimeter insulation of walls and basement floors in contact with the ground must meet special requirement

The revised Construction Products Regulation (EU) 2024/3110 was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 18 December 2024. It entered into force on 7 January 2025. English version cr

An inverted roof is an arrangement in which the thermal insulation system is positioned above the roof waterproofing. Due to this special 'upside down' arrangement, both the insulation products (XPS a

Joint seals are mainly used for elements made of waterproof concrete in accordance with the DAfStb guideline on waterproof concrete structures to seal the joint against soil moisture as well as pressu

Tanks and collecting devices made of plastic are especially suitable for liquids hazardous to water because they often have a more favourable corrosion behaviour than metal tanks and hence are resista

Waterproofing beneath ceramic tiling bonded with adhesives refers to waterproofing systems consisting of multiple components (tile adhesive, surface waterproofing, sealing tapes and collars for flashi

Single-skin tanks made of metal (mainly steel) for the above-ground stationary storage of liquids hazardous to water are available in various volumes and shapes. Common variants include: vertical cyli

Thermoplastic tanks are especially suitable for storing certain liquids hazardous to water because they often have a more favourable corrosion behaviour than metal tanks and hence are resistant to var

Injection products and systems are used for repairing concrete structures. A distinction is made between different repair objectives. The filling objective 'Closing (crack width control by filling)' i