What Qualtim does

Qualtim, Inc. is a privately-held professional services firm founded in 1989 and headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, that delivers testing, engineering evaluation, certification, inspection, standards development, and market development services to the building materials and construction industry. The company operates through a multi-brand service architecture: Center for Building Innovation (CBI) conducts ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory testing and ISO/IEC 17020-accredited quality inspections; DrJ Engineering operates as an ANAB ISO/IEC 17065-accredited certification body issuing Technical Evaluation Reports (TERs) backed by a Professional Engineer (PE) seal, alongside structural engineering and design services; ABTG (Applied Building Technology Group) develops internal ANSI-like standards for new construction materials and methods and provides building science calculators; and Pushing7 offers complementary market development, branding, and digital/managed web services to support client commercialization.

The firm's underlying technology centers on physical testing of building products under simulated applied loads, engineering analysis based on codified principles, and the issuance of duly authenticated regulatory compliance reports. The core value proposition is end-to-end support for innovators bringing novel building materials, products, designs, and construction methods to market, with an explicit go-to-market strategy refinement, testing, certification, and market development workflow under a single provider. Qualtim positions itself as the only ANAB-accredited certification body to stand behind research reports with a PE seal, supported by accreditations across the ISO/IEC 17020, 17025, and 17065 frameworks.

Qualtim generates revenue through B2B professional services engagements sold via direct enterprise sales to building materials manufacturers and construction innovators. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and contracts are negotiated per engagement. The company serves over 100 client companies spanning fasteners, sheathing/insulation, roofing, composites, and structural products, with named enterprise customers including BASF Corporation, DuPont Performance Building Solutions, Atlas Roofing Corporation, Johns Manville, Builders FirstSource, Kingspan Insulation, Altenloh/Brinck & Co. (SPAX/TRUFAST), Big Timber, CAMO, and Fischer Homes. In June 2024, Qualtim doubled its Madison facility footprint in response to stated customer demand and strong business growth, and has entered into a regulatory partnership supporting the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) LARR process and a channel relationship with Amrize Building Envelope.

Name

Qualtim

Legal name

Qualtim, Inc.

Website

https://qualtim.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Qualtim is a Madison, Wisconsin-based private consulting firm providing ISO-accredited testing, engineering evaluation, certification, inspection, and market development services to building materials manufacturers and construction innovators through its CBI, DrJ Engineering, ABTG, and Pushing7 service brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Testing and Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Testing, Inspection, Certification & Commissioning (TICx) Technical Services (BPAHAIAL)

Keywords

• Building materials testing
• Structural engineering services
• Construction certification
• Technical evaluation reports
• Building code compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Professional Services: Testing, engineering evaluation, certification, and inspection services for building materials and construction products seeking regulatory approval and market entry

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Qualtim provides accredited testing, engineering evaluation, certification, and inspection services that help building-materials manufacturers and construction innovators obtain code approval and bring new materials, products, designs, and methods of construction to market. Services are delivered through its wholly-owned brands CBI (ISO/IEC 17025 testing and ISO/IEC 17020 inspection), DrJ Engineering (ANAB ISO/IEC 17065 accredited Technical Evaluation Reports backed with a PE seal, and structural engineering), ABTG (ANSI-like standards development and building science calculators), and Pushing7 (market development, branding, web/digital services).

Product overview

Qualtim is a family of services providing testing, engineering, certification, and market development for building innovation. The core services include CBI Testing & Listing (ISO/IEC 17025 testing), DrJ Technical Evaluation Reports (ANAB ISO/IEC 17065 accredited), CBI Inspection (ISO/IEC 17020), DrJ Structural Engineering, ABTG Standards Development, ABTG Building Science Calculators, Pushing7 Market Development & Branding, and Pushing7 Internet/Website/Digital Services. These services work together to help innovators bring new materials, products, designs, and methods of construction to market through regulatory compliance, testing, and certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CBI Testing & Listing ISO/IEC 17025 testing service that simulates actual applied loads and conditions of use to capture real-life performance of building products, issuing duly authenticated reports verifying that innovations have been tested and are suitable for specified applications. For building materials manufacturers and construction innovators seeking third-party test data for code approval.
• DrJ Technical Evaluation Report (TER) ANAB ISO/IEC 17065 accredited certification service that issues duly authenticated Technical Evaluation Reports backed with a PE seal to simplify regulatory compliance for innovative building products, designs, and methods of construction.
• CBI Inspection ISO/IEC 17020 quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) inspection service ensuring that design properties used in engineering analysis are consistent with original testing. Provided by Center for Building Innovation.
• DrJ Structural Engineering Structural analysis service based on engineering principles, providing specialty engineered design drawings, engineering evaluation letters, full building structural design, CAD details, technical support, training, and consultation for innovative products and methods of construction.
• ABTG Standards Development Internal ANSI-like standards development service for new materials, products, designs, and methods of construction that protects intellectual property and trade secrets and can evolve into public ANSI standards.
• ABTG Building Science Calculators Building science evaluation service providing specialty energy code compliance design drawings, building science evaluation letters, CAD details, technical support, training, and consultation.
• Pushing7 Market Development & Branding Market development service strengthening sales through content creation for websites, social media, infographics, installation guides, technical support, and other design tools for building products and innovations.
• Pushing7 Internet, Website & Digital Services Web development services including managed web/virtual desktop hosting and network support customized to meet unique business needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully serves 100+ client companies in the building materials industry

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and major.

• DrJ EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDrJ Engineering provides technical evaluation reports and structural engineering services as part of the Qualtim family of services. DrJ is the only ANAB ISO/IEC 17065 Accredited Certification Body to stand behind research reports with a PE seal.
• Center for Building Innovation (CBI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBI provides ISO/IEC 17025 testing and ISO/IEC 17020 inspection services. The facility recently doubled its space to better serve customer needs.
• ABTG (Applied Building Technology Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABTG develops internal ANSI-like standards for new materials, products, designs, and methods of construction, protecting intellectual property and trade secrets. Also provides building science calculators.
• Pushing7supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPushing7 provides market development, branding, content creation, website development, digital services, and managed web/virtual desktop hosting to support clients' market success.
• Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS)coreTechnology or IntegrationQualtim supports the updated LARR (Los Angeles Research Report) process using ANAB 17065 certified process for product approval in Los Angeles jurisdiction.
• Amrize Building Envelope, LLCmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmrize (NYSE: AMRZ) is a major building envelope company with over 1,000 sites serving every U.S. state and Canadian province. Provides comprehensive building envelope systems.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NTA, Inc. NTA provides testing, inspection, and certification services for building products, including code evaluation reports. It competes head-to-head with Qualtim's CBI and DrJ brands in the U.S. structural building-products TIC market.
• PFS Corporation: PFS TECO offers building-product testing, certification, and inspection services for manufacturers. It overlaps directly with Qualtim's CBI testing and ISO/IEC 17020 inspection offerings.
• ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES): ICC-ES is the dominant U.S. provider of technical evaluation reports and building-product code compliance certification. It is the most direct competitor to DrJ Engineering's ANAB ISO/IEC 17065-accredited TER offering.
• IAPMO: IAPMO provides code development, product certification, and testing services with strong focus on plumbing and mechanical building products. Its certification body is a direct alternative to DrJ's accredited TERs.

Broad incumbents

• TÜV Rheinland: TÜV Rheinland offers testing and certification for construction products globally. As a broad European-rooted incumbent expanding in North America, it is an indirect competitor for U.S. building-product TIC engagements.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas provides TIC services across buildings and infrastructure, including building-product conformity assessment. It is a global incumbent with broader geographic and vertical reach than Qualtim.
• SGS: SGS is one of the world's largest TIC companies, providing testing, inspection, and certification across construction products and many other sectors. It competes with Qualtim on multi-jurisdiction reach and enterprise scale.
• Intertek: Global TIC giant offering testing, inspection, and certification across many industries including building products. Its breadth and scale make it the most significant broad incumbent competing for Qualtim's enterprise customers.
• UL (Underwriters Laboratories): UL is a leading global safety science organization offering testing, certification, and standards development for building products. Its broad portfolio overlaps significantly with Qualtim's TIC and standards work, and at much greater scale.

Emerging players

• Architectural Testing, Inc. (Intertek-ATI): Now part of Intertek, ATI specialized in fenestration, building envelope, and structural product testing. Its service mix closely mirrors Qualtim's CBI Testing & Listing capabilities within a larger parent organization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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