AIDICO Technological Institute of Construction

What AIDICO Technological Institute of Construction does

AIDICO Technological Institute of Construction is a Spanish non-profit entity founded in 1990 and headquartered at Avda. Benjamin Franklin, nº 19 in Paterna (Valencia), Spain, with 29 employees. The organization shares its address with All World Certificación, S.L., a private limited company (S.L.) that operates as an ENAC-accredited certification body. AIDICO's operational footprint, as reflected in the available data, centers on conformity assessment services for the construction products and pyrotechnics industries, with All World Certificación functioning as the likely commercial certification arm.

The service portfolio spans three pillars: (1) management system certifications under ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environment), OHSAS 18001 (occupational health and safety), ISO 50001 (energy management), UNE 166002 (R&D+i), and the AW Profesional individual credentialing program; (2) CE marking conformity assessment across nine construction product categories including cements, lime, pigments, masonry products, additives, mortars, aggregates, precast concrete, geotextiles, structural protection systems, and bituminous products; and (3) voluntary product certifications under the AW brand family (AW Cementos, AW Áridos, AW Prefabricados de hormigón, AW Aceros, AW Hormigón, AW Pequeños prefabricados, AW Medios y equipos de protección). For pyrotechnics, the entity combines management system certification, CE marking, and a dedicated in-house testing laboratory (Laboratorio de ensayos de pirotecnia).

The business model is B2B enterprise certification services delivered via direct sales engagement with manufacturers and producers. Revenue is generated through one-time fees for CE marking evaluations and recurring management system audits on multi-year cycles. Pricing is custom and not publicly disclosed; clients request quotes via downloadable forms or direct phone/email contact. The go-to-market relies on the company website (awcertificacion.com) for content marketing, blog, and lead capture, supplemented by direct sales. The entity holds ENAC accreditation, which functions as a regulatory license to issue CE marks valid for EU market access, positioning the business as a regulated, compliance-driven service provider with limited direct competition from non-accredited bodies.

Name

AIDICO Technological Institute of Construction

Legal name

All World Certificación, S.L.

Website

https://aidico.es

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AIDICO Technological Institute of Construction is a Spanish non-profit founded in 1990 based in Paterna, Valencia, sharing operations with ENAC-accredited All World Certificación, S.L. It provides CE marking, product certification, and management system certification services for construction product manufacturers and pyrotechnics producers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Product Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH), Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

Keywords

• Construction certification services
• CE marking assessment
• Product conformity evaluation
• Management system audits
• Pyrotechnics testing laboratory

Headquarters

HQ city

Paterna

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CE Marking Certification: Certification fees for CE marking evaluations, mandatory conformity assessments required for products to circulate freely in the European Union market. This is a core revenue stream for construction products, cement, aggregates, prefabricated concrete, bituminous products, geosynthetics, and more.
2. Management System Certification: Recurring certification services for management systems including ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environment), OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety), ISO 50001 (Energy Management), and UNE 166002 (R&D+i). These likely generate recurring revenue through initial certification and periodic audits.
3. Product Certification: Voluntary product certifications for various product categories including cement, small prefabricated products, aggregates, concrete prefabricated products, steel, concrete, and personal protective equipment. Based on periodic audits and testing.
4. Pyrotechnic Product Certification: Specialized certification services for pyrotechnic products including CE marking for pyrotechnic articles and manufacturing control certification for pyrotechnic products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

AIDICO Technological Institute of Construction is a non-profit R&D organization for the construction sector, associated with All World Certificación S.L., which provides third-party certification services. The core offerings are CE marking evaluations for construction products (cement, concrete additions, lime, masonry, additives, mortars, aggregates, precast concrete, geotextiles, structural protection systems, and bituminous products), voluntary product certifications under the AW brand, management system certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 50001, UNE 166002), and pyrotechnics testing and certification.

Product overview

All World Certificación is a certification services company offering a portfolio of management system certifications and product certifications for the construction and pyrotechnics industries. The service offering consists of three main pillars: (1) Management System Certifications including ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environment), OHSAS 18001 (Safety/Occupational Health), UNE 166002 (R&D+i), and ISO 50001 (Energy Management), plus AW Profesional for professional certifications; (2) CE Marking services covering cements, concrete additions, lime, pigments, masonry, additives, mortars, aggregates, precast concrete, geotextiles, structural protection systems, and bituminous products; and (3) Voluntary Product Certifications under the AW brand family (AW Cementos, AW Áridos, AW Prefabricados de hormigón, AW Aceros, AW Hormigón, AW Pequeños prefabricados, AW Medios y equipos de protección). For pyrotechnics, the company offers management system certifications, CE marking, and a specialized testing laboratory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marcado CE (CE Marking) CE marking certification service providing all necessary evaluations for obtaining CE marking, a mandatory requirement for marketing products within the European Union. Covers cement and concrete additions, lime and pigments, masonry factories, additives, mortars and aggregates, precast concrete, geotextiles and geosynthetic barriers, structural protection and repair systems, and bituminous products.
• Sistemas de Gestión (Management System Certification) Management system certification service providing organizations with the framework to integrate and improve all areas of their operations. Includes ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environment), OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety), UNE 166002 (R&D+i), ISO 50001 (Energy Management), and AW Profesional.
• AW Cementos (AW Cement) Voluntary product certification for cement products based on periodic audits and testing.
• AW Pequeños prefabricados (AW Small Precast Products) Voluntary certification for small precast concrete products through periodic audits and testing.
• AW Áridos (AW Aggregates) Voluntary certification for aggregate products based on periodic audits and testing.
• AW Prefabricados de hormigón (AW Precast Concrete) Voluntary certification for precast concrete products through periodic audits and testing.
• AW Aceros (AW Steel) Voluntary certification for steel products based on periodic audits and testing.
• AW Hormigón (AW Concrete) Voluntary certification for concrete products based on periodic audits and testing.
• AW Medios y equipos de protección (AW Protective Equipment) Voluntary certification for protective equipment and means based on periodic audits and testing.
• Laboratorio de ensayos de pirotecnia (Pyrotechnics Testing Laboratory) Specialized pyrotechnics testing laboratory providing testing services for pyrotechnic products, supporting CE marking and manufacturing control certification for the pyrotechnics sector.
• AW Profesional Professional certification service for individuals working in the construction sector, providing industry-recognized credentials and skills validation as part of the management systems service portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mandatory CE marking for EU market access - enables free circulation of products within the European Union
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• TÜV Rheinland: Global notified body offering CE marking for construction products plus ISO 9001/14001/45001/50001 management system certification; competes head-on with AWC for EU construction-product CE marking mandates.
• Bureau Veritas: One of the world's largest TIC groups; provides CE marking, ISO management system certification, and construction-product certification across the EU, directly overlapping AWC's core service lines.
• Applus+: Spanish-headquartered global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) company with a strong construction-materials and CE marking practice, structurally the closest large-scale direct competitor to AWC on Spanish construction certification.
• AENOR (Asociación Española de Normalización y Certificación): Spain's national standards and certification body, providing CE marking, UNE-norm certification, and ISO management system certification directly competing with AWC across Spanish construction-sector clients.
• TÜV SÜD: Global TIC group with CE marking notified body status for construction products and broad ISO management system certification, directly comparable to AWC's service portfolio.
• SGS: World-leading TIC company with industrial and construction-product certification practices, including CE marking and ISO management system audits; a direct full-line competitor for EU construction-sector clients.
• Intertek: Global TIC firm with CE marking notified body capability and management system certification services overlapping AWC's portfolio.
• Kiwa: European notified body with construction-product CE marking and management system certification services; competes for the same Spanish and EU construction-manufacturer RFPs.

Broad incumbents

• Lloyd's Register: Global accredited certification body offering ISO management system certification across sectors including construction manufacturing; serves as adjacent incumbent to AWC's ISO certifications practice.
• DNV: Large accredited certification body active in management system certification (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001); broader portfolio than AWC but overlapping on the core ISO certification offering for construction manufacturers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Funding overview

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