This area performs tests to evaluate the quality of materials and installations. The goal is to evaluate the suitability of the materials for the requested performance and particular use.

It involves reception and implementation control. It deals with:

• Building:
  
  
  • Including reinforced concrete, metal structures, bricks and tiles, insulations, etc.


• Urbanization:
  
  
  • Including roads, pavements, supplying and drainage services, signing, gardening, etc.


• Civil Engineering:
  
  
  • Including roads, highways and motorways, railways and high speed railways, airports and hydraulic works like dams, reservoirs or water transfers.