Instytut Techniki Budowlanej

What Instytut Techniki Budowlanej does

Instytut Techniki Budowlanej (ITB) is a Polish state research institute (instytut badawczy) founded in 1945 and renamed to its present form in 1949, providing accredited laboratory testing, technical assessments, certification, and expert services to the construction industry. As Notified Body Nr 1488 under EU Regulation 305/2011 (the Construction Products Regulation), ITB holds exclusive authority to issue European Technical Assessments (ETA), National Technical Assessments (KOT), and product certifications under conformity assessment systems 2+, 1, and 1+. The institute operates one of the largest fire resistance testing laboratories in Poland and Europe, runs the Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) program in Poland as a founding member of ECO-Platform, and holds PCA laboratory accreditation (AB 023) plus Category A scientific classification in civil engineering and transport.

ITB's service portfolio spans laboratory testing (fire, thermal, acoustic, structural, durability, wind load, air permeability), product certification, building diagnostics and expert opinions, professional training through Akademia ITB, and technical publications. Operations are delivered through five research departments plus dedicated Technical Assessment and Certification divisions, distributed across headquarters in Warsaw, regional branches in Poznan and Katowice, and a Fire Testing Laboratory in Pionki. The institute has participated in 40+ national and international research projects and actively shapes EU harmonized standards, evidenced by its involvement in Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/557 on fire resistance performance classes.

ITB generates revenue through professional services with quote-based pricing for testing, assessment, and certification projects, supplemented by training fees and publication sales. The primary customer segment is construction product manufacturers requiring EU regulatory compliance and CE marking, followed by designers, architects, contractors, and Polish public administration. The institute is led by Director Robert Gerylo. Total assets of 162.9M PLN (fixed assets of 100.5M PLN) as of December 31, 2024 reflect the capital-intensive nature of the laboratory infrastructure. Recent strategic activity includes a 2026 partnership with Keystone Certification, Inc. for US and Canadian market access, the launch of the ITB DLA PRZEMYSLU 2026 industry conference, and active positioning around the EU CPR 2024 transition.

Name

Instytut Techniki Budowlanej

Legal name

Instytut Techniki Budowlanej

Website

https://itb.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Instytut Techniki Budowlanej is a Polish state research institute founded in 1945 that provides accredited laboratory testing, technical assessments, certification, and expert services to construction product manufacturers, designers, and public administration across the EU and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Warszawa

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Testing Services: Fees charged for comprehensive laboratory testing of construction materials and products including fire resistance, structural integrity, thermal properties, acoustics, and durability testing.
2. Technical Assessments and Certification: Revenue from issuing European Technical Assessments (ETA), National Technical Assessments (KOT), and product certifications under assessment and verification systems 2+, 1, or 1+.
3. Expertise and Diagnostics: Professional expertise and diagnostic services for buildings at various stages of construction and operation.
4. Training and Publications: ITB Academy provides specialist training and publishes technical guides and handbooks for the construction industry.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ITB operates one of the largest accredited laboratories in Poland and Europe for testing construction materials and products, including fire resistance, thermal, acoustic, structural, durability, geotechnical, air permeability, water leakage, and wind load testing. As an EU Notified Body (Nr 1488) under Regulation 305/2011, ITB issues European Technical Assessments (ETA), National Technical Assessments (KOT), and product certifications under conformity systems 2+, 1, and 1+. The institute also operates Poland's Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) program, delivers building diagnostics and expert opinions, and runs the ITB Academy for professional training and technical publications.

Product overview

Instytut Techniki Budowlanej (ITB) is a Polish public research institute serving the construction industry with a portfolio of interlinked testing, certification, and knowledge-transfer services. The core offering is its accredited laboratory testing services (including fire resistance, thermal, acoustic, structural, and durability testing), complemented by European and National Technical Assessments (ETA/KOT) and product certification under conformity systems 2+, 1, and 1+. ITB further offers environmental product declarations (EPD) via its operator role in the ECO-Platform program, expert building diagnostics, and structured professional training through the ITB Academy. The institute's publishing arm produces technical handbooks and guides on building envelope systems, Eurocode design, and construction best practices. These services are organized around five research departments, a Technical Assessment Division, a Certification Division, and accredited laboratories, with involvement in EU regulatory committees and harmonized standard development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Akademia ITB: ITB's training and professional development academy offering specialized knowledge and skills development for the construction industry.

Products and services

• Laboratory Testing Services Comprehensive accredited laboratory testing of construction materials and building products, including fire resistance, thermal conductivity, acoustic properties, durability, geotechnical investigations, structural testing, wind load, air permeability, water leakage, and climatic testing, performed in PCA-accredited facilities (AB 023). Intended for construction product manufacturers and construction industry clients.
• European and National Technical Assessments (ETA/KOT) Issuance of European Technical Assessments (ETA) and National Technical Assessments (KOT) for innovative construction products, evaluating performance against harmonized European standards. Issued by ITB as an EU Notified Body (Nr 1488) under Regulation 305/2011 for construction product manufacturers seeking market access.
• Certification Services Issuance of certificates for construction products under conformity assessment and verification systems 2+, 1, and 1+ at both European and national levels, enabling CE marking, market access, and regulatory compliance for manufacturers.
• Environmental Declarations (EPD) Program ITB operates Poland's Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) program for construction products, issuing Type II (ISO 14021) and Type III (ISO 14025, EN15804) declarations. ITB is a founding member of the ECO-Platform. Intended for construction product manufacturers seeking environmental performance documentation.
• Expert Opinions and Building Diagnostics Professional building diagnostics and expert assessments covering construction objects at various stages of implementation, including structural integrity evaluation, failure analysis, and technical condition assessment. Intended for designers, architects, contractors, and building owners.
• ITB Academy Training Services Specialized professional training programs delivered through Akademia ITB, covering building regulations, EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR) requirements, fire safety, construction technologies, and competency development for construction industry professionals and enterprises.
• ITB Publications Technical handbooks, guides, and standards publications covering construction design, building envelope systems, fire resistance, thermal performance, and construction practice, including titles on sandwich panels, curtain walls, roofing, and timber structures per Eurocodes.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Keystone Certification, Inc.majorTechnology or IntegrationPartnership agreement between ITB Laboratory of Building Elements and Keystone Certification, Inc. for mutual recognition of test results. ITB conducts tests for US and Canadian markets per AAMA/WDMA/CSA standards for windows, doors, curtain walls, skylights, and storefronts. Results from ITB testing are accepted by Keystone for use in USA and Canada markets. Accreditation scope available under number AB023 at PCA.
• ECO-PlatformcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerITB is a founding member of ECO-Platform, an organization dedicated to Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for construction products. ITB operates the EPD program in Poland, issuing Declarations Type II (ISO 14021) and Type III (ISO 14025, EN15804).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• RISE Research Institutes of Sweden: Swedish state-owned research and innovation partner with significant building and construction testing capabilities. Comparable to ITB as a state-affiliated European research institute serving the construction industry.
• Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics (IBP): German applied research institute focused on building physics, acoustics, thermal performance, and indoor environment quality. Comparable to ITB's research and testing capabilities in building materials and energy performance.
• Efectis: European fire testing and research laboratory network headquartered in the Netherlands and France, specializing in fire resistance, reaction-to-fire, and fire safety engineering. Directly comparable to ITB's Fire Research Laboratory at Pionki.
• Warringtonfire (Element Materials Technology): UK-based fire testing and certification laboratory, now part of Element Materials Technology. Directly comparable to ITB's fire testing and certification capabilities for construction products.
• CSTB (Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment): France's national center for building science and technology, offering testing, technical assessments, certification, and research for construction products. Closely mirrors ITB's role as a French counterpart in the European notified body ecosystem.
• BRE Group (Building Research Establishment): The UK's leading building research and testing organization, providing accredited testing, certification, and standards development for the construction industry. Directly comparable to ITB as a national building research institute with similar testing, certification, and training offerings.
• Danish Technological Institute (DTI): Danish non-profit research and technology institute providing testing, certification, and consultancy for the construction industry. Comparable to ITB as a European applied research and testing institute with construction focus.
• VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland: Finnish state-owned applied research organization conducting building technology, materials, and construction research with testing facilities. Comparable to ITB as a Nordic state research institute with similar mandate and services.

Broad incumbents

• TÜV Rheinland: Global TIC major offering testing, inspection, and certification across industries including construction products. Overlaps with ITB in construction product certification but operates at much larger scale and broader geographic scope.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC company providing testing, inspection, and certification services including for building and infrastructure. Overlaps with ITB's construction testing and certification services but operates across multiple industries globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

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