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Thought Article: Restoring Confidence for Greater Safety.

UL, a leading global safety science organization, has identified four best practices for greater safety, governance, and compliance in...

Rewarding Careers at UKTC

Are you someone who is interested in pursuing a rewarding career in the testing and certification industry in the United Kingdom? Look no...

Visit UKTC at FSE23

Get ready for an exciting opportunity to learn about the latest in fire safety testing! UKTC is thrilled to announce that it will be...

New Government Consultation of Approved Document B

Published 25 January 2023 The UK government's Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities (DLUHC) has launched a consultation...

Fire Resistance Test Standards

Published 18 January 2023 The purpose of evaluating fire resistance is to examine how a building element reacts to specific heat and...

2022 in Numbers

As the year draws to a close, UKTC reflects on it's performance this year and shares some key stats. As we draw to the end of 2022, we're...

UKCA deadline for construction products extended to June 2025

The UK Government announced today (9 December), to continue the recognition of CE marking on construction products in England, Scotland...

UKTC Launches U-Value Calculations

United Kingdom Testing and Certification invest in U-Value calculation to meet increased demand for sustainable buildings. As energy...

Vacancy: Associate Technical Surveyor

As part of our expanding testing services, there is now an opening to join our team as an Associate Technical Surveyor. As a Technical...

Vacancy: Associate Technician

As part of our expanding testing services, there is now an opening to join our team as an AssociateTechnician. As an Associate Technician...

Vacancy: Technician

As part of our expanding testing services, there is now an opening to join our team as a Technician. As a Technician at UKTC you will be...

UKTC Launches Reaction to Fire Testing

United Kingdom Testing and Certification strike a strategic partnership with UKAS accredited laboratory to meet growth in demand for...

UKTC Rollout Thermal Imaging on Fire Resistance Tests

United Kingdom Testing and Certification has accelerated the rollout of its digital service provision through the introduction of thermal...

Designated Standards

Designated Standards allow businesses to show their products, services or processes comply with essential requirements of the...

CE to UKCA Marking

Following the United Kingdom's exit from the EU, many things have changed for construction product manufacturers and those who specify...

How to choose the right fire testing laboratory for your project

The fire testing laboratory is the place where a project undergoes the process of being tested in order to check for safety. There are...

The Importance of Fire Resistance Testing.

Doors, shutters and windows are crucial in everyday life. They play a major role in the safety of your family and yourself. But what if...

Vacancy: Trainee Technical Surveyor (CAD Technician)

Do you have experience reading and draughting CAD drawings? Do you have a keen eye for detail and take pride in your work? Do you have an...

Daniel Fitzsimmons joins UKTC

We're proud to welcome Daniel Fitzsimmons to the team United Kingdom Testing & Certification. I'm excited to join a client focussed...

What is the British Standard used for Fire Resistance Testing?

British Standard BS476 is a series of test standards for fire testing on building materials and structures. BS476 relates to the British...