Getting you started
Preparing a few key details before getting in touch helps us move quickly and recommend the right testing approach for your needs.
Clarify your objective
Think about what you’re trying to achieve. This might include demonstrating compliance with a standard, comparing materials, supporting product development or generating evidence for a specific project or market.
Understand your timeframe
Let us know if you’re working to a project deadline, product launch or regulatory milestone. Clear timeframes help us prioritise testing and align resources effectively.
Consider your samples and test set-up
Think about what you’ll need to provide for testing. This may include the number and size of samples, their condition or whether testing needs to take place on site rather than in the lab. If you’re unsure, we can help you work this through.
Getting these basics in place makes the process smoother and helps us deliver reliable results that meet your goals.
What to expect during the testing process
We work with you to define the purpose of testing, the product and its intended use, select the right methods and deliver results you can confidently use and communicate results clearly.
Step 1: Scope the need
Clarify what you’re aiming to demonstrate – the product or system, its application, relevant standards to meet and intended evidence.
Step 2: Select and confirm the test method
Agree on the most appropriate standard(s), test parameters and reporting approach to deliver reliable results.
Step 3: Prepare test samples
Confirm sample sizes, quantity of specimens, conditioning, labelling and delivery requirements.
Step 4: Test and report
Testing is carried out and results are reported with observations and supporting documentation, providing clear context for informed decision making.
The testing results
You receive reporting that is independent, easy to interpret and aligned to your purpose. This will help you in many ways.
Demonstrate compliance or performance
Results can be provided as a formal product test report to demonstrate compliance or as a clear summary of performance – whatever best meets your needs.
Support product development
Enable product development decisions by comparing materials/formulations or identifying opportunities to reduce emissions.
Inform specification and procurement
Testing outcomes gives project teams greater confidence in the products and systems they specify, select and install.
Communicate with stakeholders
Clear reporting helps explain what was tested, what was measured and what the results mean, supporting conversations with stakeholders and occupants in the right context.