Qualiform

What Qualiform does

QUALIFORM, a.s. is a Czech private joint-stock company founded in 1996 that provides accredited testing, certification, and technical support services, primarily for the construction industry. The company operates as a member of TZÚS GROUP, a Czech testing-and-certification group with approximately 300 employees and combined annual turnover exceeding 450 million CZK. QUALIFORM holds statutory designations as Authorized Person No. 238 and Notified Body No. 1544, and is accredited by the Czech Institute for Accreditation (ČIA), giving its test results and certificates formal recognition under Czech and EU law.

The company's offering is organized into three core service divisions: Testing Services (Zkušebnictví), Technical Support for Construction Projects (Technická podpora staveb), and Certification Services (Certifikace). Testing services span construction materials, products, structures, geosynthetics, diagnostics, physical factors (noise, lighting), building acoustics, geology, and geotechnics — delivered through six accredited workplaces in Brno (HQ), Prague, Hradec Králové, Olomouc, Ostrava, and Tábor. Technical support covers building surveys, quality control, expert witness work, building passportization, and project management. Certification covers management systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, 50001, EMAS, CSR), construction products, welding and thermal spraying, pressure equipment, and construction supplier qualification. The company also runs an online client portal and a seminar/training program.

Revenue is generated through professional services on a quote-based model for certification and testing, with publicly listed pricing for seminars (e.g., 2,800–3,500 Kč for concrete seminars; 8,200–9,600 Kč for internal audit seminars, discounted for existing certificate holders). Customer segments are dominated by Czech construction contractors, material manufacturers, building owners, public administration, and cross-sector enterprises requiring management system certifications. Notable named clients include CEMEX, Colas, Eurovia, G4S, AZ Klima, Imos, M Silnice, Syner, and others.

Name

Qualiform

Legal name

QUALIFORM, a.s.

Website

https://qualiform.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Qualiform (QUALIFORM, a.s.) is a Czech accredited testing, certification, and technical-support firm serving the construction sector and broader enterprises across the Czech Republic and EU under statutory designations (Authorized Person No. 238, Notified Body No. 1544).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Testing and Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conformity Assessment, Testing, Inspection & Certification Cooperation (BPADANAD), Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

Keywords

• Construction materials testing
• Management system certification
• Construction quality control
• Conformity assessment services
• Accredited testing laboratories

Headquarters

HQ city

Brno

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Testing Services (Zkušebnictví): Physical and mechanical testing services for construction materials, products, and structures conducted through accredited testing laboratories across the Czech Republic. Services include field testing and laboratory analysis for concrete, asphalt, aggregates, geosynthetics, and geotechnical materials.
2. Certification Services: Conformity assessment and certification of management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO/IEC 27001), construction products, welding processes, pressure equipment, and construction contractors. Services include initial assessments, surveillance audits, and recertification.
3. Technical Support for Construction Projects: Technical consulting services including building technical surveys, quality control during construction, expert opinions, building passports, and project management throughout the entire construction lifecycle.
4. Training Seminars: Educational seminars on current topics and regulatory updates, delivered at company facilities or customer sites. Topics include management system standards, conformity assessment, building defects, welding requirements, acoustics, concrete testing, and ground testing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

QUALIFORM provides accredited testing, certification, and technical support services primarily for the construction industry. The testing division runs physical and mechanical tests on construction materials, products, and structures across six accredited laboratories in the Czech Republic. The certification division provides management system certification (ISO standards), construction product certification, welding certification, and pressure equipment conformity assessment. The technical support division delivers construction surveys, quality control, expert witness services, building passportization, and project management throughout the construction lifecycle.

Product overview

QUALIFORM is a Czech certification and testing services company operating since 1996, organized as a joint-stock company and member of the TZÚS GROUP. The company's product portfolio is organized into three core service divisions: Zkušebnictví (Testing/Testing Laboratories), Technická podpora staveb (Technical Support for Construction Projects), and Certifikace (Certification Services). The Testing division encompasses eight specialized sub-services covering construction materials, products, structures, geosynthetics, diagnostics, physical factors (noise/lighting), building acoustics, and geology/geotechnics. The Technical Support division covers construction surveys, quality control, expert witness services, building passportization, and project management. The Certification division provides management system certification (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, 50001), construction product certification, welding certification, pressure equipment certification, and construction supplier certification. Additionally, the company offers an online Client Portal (Klientská sekce) and professional seminars as supplementary services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Testing Services (Zkušebnictví) Comprehensive physical and mechanical testing services for construction materials, products, and structures delivered through a network of six accredited testing laboratories across the Czech Republic (Brno, Hradec Králové, Olomouc, Ostrava, Praha, Tábor). Covers construction materials, construction products, construction structures, geosynthetics, diagnostics, physical factors (noise/lighting), building acoustics, and geology/geotechnics.
• Technical Support for Construction Projects (Technická podpora staveb) Full lifecycle technical support services covering construction planning, execution, and maintenance. Includes construction technical surveys, independent quality control of construction projects, expert witness activities, building passportization (technical state surveys and documentation), and engineering/construction project management.
• Certification Services (Certifikace) Conformity assessment and certification services operating continuously since 1996. Covers management system certification (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 50001, EMAS, CSR), construction product certification under EU directives, welding and thermal spraying certification (ISO 3834, ISO 14554, EN 15085-2, ISO 17660, ISO 14922), pressure equipment certification (EU Directive 2014/68/EU PED), construction supplier certification (SCSD), and inspection services.
• Professional Seminars and Training Educational seminars on management systems, conformity assessment, building defects, welding requirements, acoustic testing, concrete testing, and ground testing, delivered at company facilities or customer sites. Pricing is tiered: 2,800 Kč (concrete seminar for certified clients) to 9,600 Kč (internal audit seminar for other participants).

Quantifiable outcome

• Accredited testing laboratories operating in six locations throughout Czech Republic
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• TZÚS GROUPflagshipOthersQUALIFORM is a member of TZÚS GROUP, the parent company group. The group comprises nearly 300 employees with annual turnover exceeding 450 million CZK. TZÚS GROUP includes related entities such as TZÚS Praha (Technical and Testing Institute), PAVUS, and ZUS.
• TZÚS Praha, s.p. (Technický a zkušební ústav stavební)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert and valuation activities are conducted within the expert institute of the parent company TZÚS Praha. The valuation mandate includes certification and testing of construction materials, products and structures, research and diagnostics of buildings, and testing in construction.
• Asociace Akreditovaných a Autorizovaných Organizací (AAAO)minorOthersQUALIFORM is a collective member of the Association of Accredited and Authorized Organizations.
• Svaz podnikatelů ve stavebnictví v ČR (SPS ČR)minorOthersQUALIFORM is a collective member of the Association of Construction Contractors in the Czech Republic. Several QUALIFORM staff members serve on the board and quality council of this association.
• Hospodářská komora České republikyminorOthersQUALIFORM is a collective member of the Czech Chamber of Commerce.
• Sdružení pro výstavbu silnicminorOthersQUALIFORM is a collective member of the Association for Road Construction. Staff members serve on the board of this association.
• Svaz zkušeben ve stavebnictví (SZV)minorOthersQUALIFORM is a collective member of the Association of Testing Laboratories in Construction.
• Česká komora autorizovaných inženýrů a techniků činných ve výstavběminorOthersIndividual staff members hold membership in the Czech Chamber of Authorized Engineers and Technicians in Construction.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Intertek: Global quality and assurance provider with Central European delivery. Comparable in product certification, ISO management systems, and building/industrial materials testing — competing mostly on cross-border project mandates.
• Eurofins Scientific: Global testing services group with Czech operations. Overlaps with QUALIFORM in selected construction materials testing and accredited laboratory services, though Eurofins focuses more on environmental and life sciences testing.
• DEKRA: Global TIC leader with established Czech presence. Comparable in ISO certification, product testing, and welding/industrial inspection, although DEKRA's portfolio is broader and more automotive-weighted.
• SGS: Largest global TIC player with Czech operations. Competes with QUALIFORM across ISO management system certification, industrial and construction materials testing, and EU regulatory conformity services.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC (testing, inspection, certification) leader with a Czech subsidiary. Overlaps with QUALIFORM in management system certification, construction product conformity assessment, and pressure equipment certification under EU directives.
• TÜV SÜD: Global testing, inspection, and certification giant operating in the Czech Republic via TÜV SÜD Czech. Larger scale and broader service portfolio than QUALIFORM with overlapping ISO management system, product, and welding certification offerings.
• Applus+: European-headquartered TIC group with broad construction, energy, and industrial testing/certification capabilities. Comparable business model and EU regulatory exposure to QUALIFORM, though operating at significantly larger scale and geographic reach.

Direct peers

• TZÚS Praha, s.p. (Technický a zkušební ústav stavební Praha): Sibling entity within the TZÚS GROUP and Czech construction-sector testing authority. Directly comparable as accredited construction materials testing, structural diagnostics, and expert witness provider. Currently the expert institute through which QUALIFORM conducts certain mandates.
• PAVUS, a.s. Czech fire-testing laboratory and certification body. Comparable to QUALIFORM in construction-product fire testing scope, accredited conformity assessment, and notified body activity for fire safety products under EU regulations.
• ITC, a.s. (Institut pro testování a certifikaci): Czech testing, inspection, and certification body based in Zlín. Most direct Czech competitor — also operates accredited labs and issues certifications across construction, machinery, and consumer products. Closest functional analogue to QUALIFORM's three service pillars within the Czech market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance17 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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