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Here you can find more information about the construction and project certification services we offer, such as welding, metal constructions, fire protection, Lender’s Engineer, etc.

Welding

The design and construction of metallic structures and pressure equipment requires the expertise of welders/operators, welding procedures, and the qualification of the welding procedures.

TÜV CYPRUS offers the following services:

  • Qualification of welding procedure specifications (WPS) according to the international standards and codes: ΕΝ ISO 15609 (Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials), ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section IX: Welding and Brazing Qualifications, AWS, API 1104 Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities.
  • Qualification of welding procedures with destructive and not destructive tests and issue of WPQR and WPS certificates.
  • Qualification of the welders/operators according to ΕΝ 287-1 (Qualification test of welders. Fusion welding. Steels), ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section IX: Welding and Brazing Qualifications, AWS, API 1104 Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities, EN ISO 1418 (Welding personnel. Approval testing of welding operators for fusion welding and resistance weld setters for fully mechanized and automatic welding of metallic materials)

TÜV CYPRUS also offers welding method and welder/operator certification services for pressure equipment manufacturers in accordance with Directive 2014/68/EU (PED).

Steel Structures

Construction of steel structures (e.g. sports facilities, office buildings, bridges, forklifts) requires precision and quality that must be certified by experienced inspection bodies such as TÜV CYPRUS. 

TÜV CYPRUS offers the following services:

  • Approval of construction designs and building plans,
  • Inspection during the assembly and construction of the steel structure,
  • Issue of a certificate of compliance,
  • Assessment of the steel structures in accordance with the relevant specifications, regulations, and standards such as: EUROCODE3/4 on the design of steel and composite steel and concrete structures, and EN 1090 standards that regulate the fabrication and assembly of steel and aluminium structures.

The aim of the service offered by TÜV CYPRUS is to ensure quality during the design, assembly and operation of the steel structures; the prevention of work accidents and the safety of the structures for all its users. 

Engineering Failure Analysis and Materials Evaluation

Failure analysis and prevention are important applications of all engineering disciplines. The materials engineer often plays a lead role in the analysis of failures, whether a component or product fails in service or if failure occurs in manufacturing or during production processing. The cause of failure must be determined in order to prevent future occurrence, and/or to improve the performance of the component or structure.

In most cases, equipment failures are caused by one of the following reasons or a combination of them: 

  • Poor Design,
  • Incorrect use of materials,
  • Manufacturing Defects,
  • Operational Conditions.

TÜV CYPRUS performs failure analysis services and can evaluate the cause of failure for a wide range of industrial equipment including:

  • Every type of pressure vessel,
  • Welded structures,
  • Piping,
  • Mechanical fasteners and bolts,
  • Excavating equipment components,
  • Lifting equipment/metallic structures,
  • Rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, shafts, turbines).

Our organization provides material evaluation services such as:

  • Material property evaluation,
  • Material suitability evaluation for various uses,
  • Evaluation of subcontractor material quality,
  • Evaluation of material replacement,
  • Evaluation of materials conformity to required specifications,
  • Development of non-destructive procedures for materials control.

Air Conditioning - Cooling - Heating Systems

A critical element in maintaining comfort conditions (e.g., air renewal, temperature, and humidity levels) at appropriate levels for building users is the installation of Heating – Cooling – Air Conditioning systems.

Air Conditioning – Cooling – Heating systems contribute to:

  • achieving good indoor air quality,
  • ventilating indoor spaces,
  • filtering indoor air,
  • achieving comfort in indoor spaces.

The selection of an Air Conditioning – Cooling – Heating system should consider various factors, such as the heating and cooling needs of the building, energy efficiency, humidity control, compliance with legislative frameworks and regulations and standards, the quality of external and internal air, and cost.

The presence of TÜV CYPRUS as an Inspection Body during construction and acceptance tests ensures compliance with the study requirements and applicable specifications and standards such as EN, DIN, ASHRAE, while also considering energy-saving requirements arising from the implementation of the building energy efficiency directive.

Fire Protection Systems

Building fire protection inspections are essential to ensure the effectiveness of buildings in the event of a fire. Inspections evaluate the building for the following:

  • the division of the building into fire compartments,
  • the construction of the fire compartment enclosure,
  • ensuring escape routes for users,
  • smoke management,
  • safety signage and lighting,
  • the operation of fire detection systems, sprinklers, CO2, and other extinguishing agents.

Inspections are conducted based on national legislation, international codes and rules used as applicable (NFPA, VdS, DIN, CEA), as well as European standards such as EN 15004-1.

TÜV CYPRUS provides the following services:

  • review of fire protection system designs,
  • approval of materials used,
  • inspection of constructions and functional tests of installations.

Our services ensure the use of the most suitable materials and verify the integrity and compatibility of installations to ensure their effectiveness in the event of a fire.

Thus, the safety and protection of personnel and buildings are ensured, providing a significant advantage over insurance companies.

Lender’s Engineer

Investors use Lender's Engineer to inspect infrastructure projects in which they have invested, to ensure that their investments are protected from:

  • underestimation of costs,
  • overestimation of revenues,
  • overly optimistic and unrealistic construction schedules,
  • use of unsuitable subcontractors.

TÜV CYPRUS offers the following services as a Lender's Engineer:

  • Project evaluation before or during the conclusion of a financial agreement,
  • Assessment of project timelines,
  • Supervision of project construction,
  • Annual evaluations of its operation.

Construction and Technical Projects

Inspections of construction and technical projects ensures their compliance with the requirements of:

  • contract specifications,
  • regulatory and legislative framework,
  • quality, and
  • Safety.

TÜV CYPRUS provides the following services:

  • Approval of the Project Quality Plan (PQP),
  • Monitoring of implementation of the PQP,
  • Approval of materials, equipment, and constructions to be integrated,
  • Review of subcontractor construction methodologies,
  • Presence during laboratory tests,
  • Inspection during erection/construction,
  • Presence during final acceptance tests - functional checks and commissioning.

These inspections can identify any issues or weaknesses in a timely manner, improving the quality of construction, resulting in the assurance and extension of the lifespan of the final product.