The use of magnesium
oxide boards and insulating façade systems in construction projects was
discussed during the recent World Federation of Technical Assessments
Organisations (WFTAO) General Assembly, hosted by the British Board of Agrément at its base in Watford.
WFTAO representatives
gathered at the BBA’s headquarters for day one, with the following two days
hosted by the BBA at the Palace of Westminster, where they continued to discuss
product innovation and excellence.
The federation is the
worldwide network for co-ordinating and facilitating the technical assessment
of innovative construction products, with member organisations in North and
South America, Asia, Europe, Scandinavia, Africa, Australasia and Russia.
As well
as supporting the role of technical assessments worldwide, the WFTAO promotes
the transfer of national products to the global market.
Thomas Bruun, WFTAO
Secretary General and Managing Director of ETA-Danmark, said: “The wonderful
settings for this year’s General Assembly at the BBA in Watford and at
Westminster Palace ensured a spirit of cooperation and mutual confidence and
enabled members to freely discuss important technical subjects, such as the use
of magnesium oxide boards and insulating façade systems.
"Many important
experiences and thoughts were exchanged and it is the clear ambition of WFTAO
members to pursue these issues further in order to share the outcomes with the
relevant stakeholders on a global level.”
BBA CEO, Claire
Curtis-Thomas, said: ”We were delighted to host the WFTAO’s 22nd General
Assembly. The federation is vital for unifying technical assessments around the
world and sharing best practice/information, all with the aim of taking
national products into international markets.
"The assembly discussed a number
of important matters and was a great opportunity for members to network with
counterparts from around the world."
The
British Board of Agrément was formed in 1966 and offers certification, test
services and installer approval to manufacturers of construction products and
systems. It is also the UK's leading authority on the assessment of insulation
products and installation techniques.
