Today’s Speakers

Certification of construction materials

Keith Goodwin
Group Technical Manager

Practicalities of concrete and specification

Alan Holton
Dry Products R&D Manager

Sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDs)

Chris O’Reilly
Specification Manager
Certification of Construction Materials
CE Marking and the impacts of Brexit on product standards
Presented by
Keith Goodwin BEng, MIEI, MICT, MIAT, ACQI
Group Technical Manager
 Construction Products Regulation (EU 305/2011)

• Came into effect in Ireland on 01 July 2013

• Replaced the previous Construction Products Directive from

1989

• Applies to approx. 450 harmonised European Standards relating

to construction products

• Technically the UK do not have the same obligations to comply

with the regulation post a no deal Brexit
Construction Products Regulation (EU 305/2011)
Basic requirements on manufacturer

Source: CE Marking Association - UK

 Common standard types used in construction
International European standards Irish standards Irish standard
management system recommendations
standards (S.R.’s)

I.S. EN ISO 9001 I.S. EN 206 I.S. 398 S.R. 16

I.S. EN ISO 14001 I.S. EN 12620 I.S. 888 S.R. 17
I.S. EN ISO 45001 I.S. EN 998 S.R. 21
ISO Management System There are approximately Must be non conflicting Must be non conflicting
standards 450 harmonised with European standards with European standards.
European standards Complimentary standard
relating to construction to European standards
products. There are also for guidance in an Irish
non-harmonised context
standards which do not
have an annex ZA
 Some Key Terminology
Notified Body – (e.g. conformity assessment body for CPR) Example
a conformity assessment organisation designated by an EU country to assess the
conformity of products before being placed on the market. (e.g. assessment of
construction products against the relevant harmonised European standard).
Certification Body – (conformity assessment body for product or systems)
the provision by an independent body of written assurance (a certificate) that the
product, service or system in question meets specific requirements. (e.g.
assessment of quality or environmental management systems against ISO 9001 or
ISO 14001).
Accreditation
the formal rigorous assurance that conformity assessment bodies (laboratories,
inspection bodies, certification bodies and notified bodies) have the technical
capability to perform their duties. There is only 1 accreditation permitted body
per EU country. Usually part of Government.
 Some Key Terminology
National Standardization Bodies (NSBs) Example
Represent the member countries interests on regional (European) and
international (ISO) standardization matters. NSBs distribute and sell
implemented European Standards as well as ensure there are no
conflicting national standards. Usually part of Government.
Agrément Certification
A construction industry approvals body for new or innovative products
which do not have a history of use or for which national or regional
product standards do not yet exist. A European Technical assessment is
also another option. Often agrément certification links the product and
installer to review both product and installation quality and robustness.
 Some Key Terminology
Factory production control
The defined quality system with which the manufacturer is required to operate to
demonstrate ongoing conformity of their product to the relevant European Standard.
Note that it is the factory production control for a given product(s) from a production
location that is certified by a notified body and not the product itself. The notified
body issues a “certificate of conformity of the factory production control”.
Systems of attestation of conformity

Source: European Commission CE Marking Guide

Example – aggregates for use in concrete
Systems of attestation of conformity
Example – requirements listed in Annex ZA
DOCUMENTATION AND
TRACEABILITY
The manufacturer
produces a
‘declaration of
performance’ which is
a legal declaration of
the ‘essential
characteristics’ of the
product
Where the product
has been third party
Production
site specific
assessed by a notified certificate no.

body, the traceable Notified body

number
notified body number
and the production
plant specific
certificate number will
be referenced on the
document
A CE mark is either
affixed to the product
where possible, or
provided with
accompanying
documentation. This
is also traceable to the
notified body and
specific certificate
where applicable
The factory
production control
certificate will carry
the notified body
number and the
unique number for the
factory / production
location as well as the
validity parameters
 Checking the validity of a third party certificate

The validity and status of a factory product control certificate can

be checked directly with the notified body as a matter of public
record https://www.nsai.ie/certification/search-for-a-certified-company/

The status of a notified body can be checked on the NANDO

website https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-
databases/nando/index.cfm?fuseaction=directive.notifiedbody&dir_id=33
What changes with Brexit?
 Construction Products Regulation (EU 305/2011)

• Technically the UK do not have the same obligations to comply

with the regulation post a no deal Brexit

• However, most of the Regulation requirements have been

transposed into UK legislation. UK law would have to be
changed to remove requirements

• BSI (UK national standardisation body) intends to remain a

member of CEN for at least 2 years so EN standards will still be
applied in UK
 CPR Key Terminology
Economic operators
Terminology used in EU legislation relating to the Construction Products Regulation.
There are four types: manufacturer, importer, authorised representative, distributor
Manufacturer
Legal entity placing a product on the market. Responsibly for product safety,
conformity assessment of product and traceability of information relating to the
product among other aspects
Importer
Entity established in the EU who places a product from a third country (outside of EU)
on the EU market. Responsible to ensure that manufacturer has carried out their
duties, CE marking is applied and traceability ensured as well as safety info provided.
 CPR Key Terminology
Authorised representative
Appointed by a manufacturer to carry out some of their duties with regard to product
requirements. Generally not applicable to construction products. Post Brexit an
authorised representative may not be based in the UK. Must be EU based.
Distributor
Acquires a product for distribution from manufacturer or importer. Must not supply
products they know not to comply with regulation, must ensure the product continues
to comply and also must report suspect issues to competent national authorities.
 What changes with Brexit?
Status of notified bodies post Brexit
In the event of a no deal Brexit, UK based notified bodies will cease to be recognized
as EU notified bodies and will be removed from the NANDO website.

Notified bodies must be registered and actively operating in a member state. A

notified body can provide conformity assessment to manufacturers in any EU member
state and any ‘third’ country.

UK companies wishing to sell construction products into Ireland / EU and Irish

companies currently using UK based notified bodies will have to switch to an EU
based notified body before Brexit.
 What changes with Brexit?
I am based in Ireland
I am a producer / manufacturer I am a user / contractor / specifier
 I can no longer use the services of a UK ✓ If I purchase products from a UK
based notified body manufacturer that require third party
✓ If I purchase products from a UK certification, the UK manufacturer
manufacturer that require third party must use an EU notified body
certification, the UK manufacturer ✓ If I import the product from the UK
must use an EU notified body and I am the first legal entity to “place
✓ I can sell CE marked product into the the product” on the EU market then I
UK. The UK will accept CE marking as assume the responsibility of the
meeting its requirements for the next importer under the CPR
2 years
 What changes with Brexit?
I am based in the UK
I am a producer / manufacturer
 I can no longer use the services of a UK based notified body if I wish to have /
require third party certification
✓ I can sell products under the Construction Products Regulation into Ireland / the
EU as before, but I must use an EU 27 based notified body (if one is required)
✓ The UK intends to maintain the use of EN standards for at least 2 years so products
standards will remain the same for the time being
✓ The UK is introducing the UK Quality mark which will be similar to the CE mark and
associated requirements. These are likely to run in tandem with each other with
the UKCA mark being complimentary to the CE mark
 What changes with Brexit?
UKCA certification mark and CE mark
 What else?
Other standards and certification schemes
✓ Management system standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 remain
unaffected. These are international standards not related to European Standards
and UK based certification bodies will continue to certify these

✓ Accredited testing such as construction materials testing by UK based Laboratories

who hold UKAS accreditation remains unaffected at present. Accreditation is also
assessed against international ISO standards, ISO 17025 in the case of testing and
ISO 17021 in the case of management systems
 Summary of changes
• UK manufactured construction products can still be certified and freely sold in
Ireland and the EU

• Irish manufactured construction products can continue to be sold in the UK with no

changes

• UK based notified bodies can no longer be used under CPR. In practice most UK
notified bodies have taken action on this ahead of industry demand

• If you purchase a UK manufactured construction product for either further

distribution or use in a project you may be considered the importer and are therefore
responsible for ensuring the product meets the requirements of the CPR
 Other useful sources of information

Department of Housing, Planning and local govt:

https://www.housing.gov.ie/corporate/brexit/brexit-construction-products-regulation

UK Government: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/construction-products-regulation-if-there-is-no-
brexit-deal

National Standards Authority of Ireland:

https://www.nsai.ie/images/uploads/general/20181003_Brexit_Factsheet_Construction_WEB_(002).
pdf

CIF: https://cif.ie/2019/02/27/brexit-implications-for-economic-operators-in-relation-to-
construction-products-and-ce-markings/

European Commission – official journal listing current harmonised construction product standards
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=uriserv:OJ.C_.2014.259.01.0001.01.ENG

NANDO website (New Approach Notified and Designated Organisations)

https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-
databases/nando/index.cfm?fuseaction=directive.notifiedbody&dir_id=33
Practicalities of concrete and specification
Presented by
Alan Holton
Dry Products R&D Manager
CURRENT STANDARDS AND
SPECIFICATIONS
1. Relationship between EN 206 and other relevant standards

2. Irish National Annex to EN 206

3. Standards for constituent materials

 EN 206 and associated standards

Relationship between EN 206 and standards for

design and execution of concrete structures
Standards for constituent materials
EN 206 and the Irish National Annex
 I.S. EN 206:2013+A1:2016

• Non harmonised European Standard (CE Marking rules do not

apply)

• Much of the requirements in this document relate to the concrete

supplier

• Section 4 (Classification) and section 6 (Specification) are the most

relevant sections for the Specifier / Purchaser

• Key terms and definitions are given in section 3 of the standard

 I.S. EN 206:2013+A1:2016

I.S. EN 206:2013+A1:2016 – some key terminology

• Designed concrete (EN 206 3.1.1.4)

• Prescribed concrete (EN 206 3.1.1.10)
• Standardised prescribed concrete (EN 206 3.1.1.19)

Concrete producers are expected to hold third party certification to EN

206 with the exception of where standardised prescribed mixes only are
supplied
 Compressive strength classes – EN 206
“C” denotes normal or
heavy weight concrete
class

C30/37 – D20
Characteristic cylinder Characteristic cube Maximum size of
strength ƒck,cyl strength ƒck,cube aggregate in concrete

C40/50 – D10
Old terminology – BS 5328

35 N 20

50 N 10
I.S. EN 206:2013+A1:2016
Plant specific certificate issued annually
subject to a site visit and assessment of:
• Conformity control system
• Testing
• Cements
• Aggregates (incl. S.R. 16 requirements)
• Additions (GGBS & Fly Ash)
• Calibration
• Maintenance
• Quality Assurance systems
 The National Annex to I.S. EN 206:2013
The national annex is of more relevance to the specifier and contractor
than EN 206 itself

• Interpretation of the requirements set out in EN 206 in an Irish

context
• Much of the content is directly of relevance and interest to the
Specifier / Purchaser
• Guidance given on classification and specification sections from EN
206
• Clear easy to use forms given in Annex ND for the correct scheduling
/ specifying of concrete mixes in accordance with EN 206
 Conflicting standards

UK complementary standards BS 8500-1 and BS 8500-2 are not valid for

use when specifying concrete in Ireland
CONSTITUENT MATERIALS

1. Cement 4. Admixtures
2. Additions 5. Fibres
3. Aggregates
 Constituent materials for concrete

Cement Water Aggregates Admixtures Additions

 Cements

EN 197-1 table 1 lists the 27 products in the family of common

cements (across Europe)

CEM I – Portland Cement

CEM II – Portland-composite cement
CEM III – Blast furnace cement
CEM IV – Pozzolanic cement
CEM V – Composite cement

Portland and Portland composite cements are generally the only

type of cement commercially available in Ireland in bulk supply
 GGBS

GGBS is a by-product of the steel industry

• Molten slag from the blastfurnace is
cooled rapidly (water quenched)

• Produces sand like granules which

are milled in the same way as
cement
 GGBS

Properties and benefits

• Off white in colour

• Used in the mixer at the concrete plant as a
replacement for up to 70% of cement
• Increased durability (chemical resistance)
• Reduced porosity
• Reduced strength and heat development in early age

Offered as standard by many concrete producers in Ireland

 Other additions
Fly Ash
• A by product of coal fired electricity generation
• Added as a mixer addition at the concrete plant similar
to GGBS
• Improves durability of the concrete
• Slows initial strength development
• Less commonly available in Ireland

Silica fume (Microsilica)

• By product of electric arc furnace steel production

• Very fine powder
• Used in small quantities along with cementitious
materials for very high strength concretes
 Aggregates

• Fine aggregate ≤ 4mm

• Coarse aggregate ≥ 4mm

2 main coarse types available (Location dependent)

• Crushed rock
• Gravel

Crushed Rock Aggs Best For: Gravel Aggs Best For:

• High-Strength Concrete
• Mid-Range Strength Concrete
• High Flexural Strength
• Airfield Runways and Stands, Motorways
• Improved handling characteristics

All aggregates for concrete should be third party

certified from January 2018 (S.R. 16)
 Admixtures

5 main groups:

• Water reducers ‘Plasticisers’

• High range water reducers ‘Superplasticisers’
• Air entraining agents
• Retarders and accelerators
• Others:
• Shrinkage reducing admixtures
• Corrosion inhibitors
• Permeability reducers
• Viscosity modifying agents
 Fibres

Three main types:

Micro synthetic Steel Macro synthetic

(Poly fibre) (Hard plastic)
SPECIFYING CONCRETE
1. Durability and exposure class basics

2. Required information to include in a specification

3. Under and over specification

 Traditional concrete specification

Traditional structural design dictating compressive or flexural strength

requirements

Workability or placement methods

Exposure classes can have a significant impact on the required

strength, water / cement ratio and cement content of a concrete mix.

This should be fully understood by all parties and in particular by the

contractor as the concrete outlined on the specification / BoQ may
not be what is required to comply with the design
 Durability – Exposure classes

• Dictated by the expected aggressiveness of the

environment

• Identified & specified by the design team

• Influenced by design life & depth of cover

• Main controls are strength, w/c ratio & minimum

cement content

• Other controls include cement type & air entraining

admixtures
 Durability – Exposure classes

Freeze Thaw Classes: XF1, XF2, XF3, XF4

Carbonation Class:- XC1, XC2, XC3, XC4

Chloride Ingress:- XS1, XS2, XS3, XD1, XD2, XD3

Aggressive Chemical Class:- XA1, XA2, XA3

Durability – Exposure classes
Durability – Exposure classes
 Durability – Exposure classes

Min Cover

w/c ratio

Strength

Min cement
content
Table ND.2 of NA2015 to I.S. EN 206
Table ND.2 of NA2015 to I.S. EN 206
Table ND.2 of NA2015 to I.S. EN 206
 Under specification

Often the concrete producer is provided with a list of strength grades or

a taken off bill of quantities only

As an absolute minimum the producer requires the following to issue a

mix composition:
✓ Strength grade
✓ Consistence class (slump) required
✓ Method of placement (direct pour / skip / pump)

In addition the written specification for the concrete should be provided

to the producer where one exists to avoid concrete which doesn’t meet
with the project specification being supplied
Over specification
Key take away – all parties must engage!
SITE IDENTITY TESTING FOR
CONSISTENCE
 Consistence testing – slump EN 12350-2

Identity testing limits (above) which are applicable on site are set out
within the Irish National Annex to I.S. EN 206 and not those in EN 206
 Other useful sources of information

- Specifying Concrete - coming soon! www.specifyingconcrete.ie

- Irish Concrete Society www.concrete.ie
- Irish Concrete Federation www.irishconcrete.ie
- Concrete Ticket Course www.concreteticket.ie
- UK Concrete Society www.concrete.org.uk
- Institute of Concrete Technology http://ict.concrete.org.uk/
- British Readymix Concrete Association https://www.brmca.org.uk/
Sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDs)
Permeable paving and porous asphalt solutions
Presented by
Chris O’Reilly
Specification Manager
 CONTENTS
1. Sustainable Water Management 4. Grangegorman DIT Campus
2. Sustainable Urban Drainage Project
Systems (SuDS) 5. Porous Asphalt
3. Permeable Paving 6. Questions

LEARNING AIMS
1. Understand what a SuDS system is5. Identify the cost benefits of using
2. Maintenance requirements permeable paving
3. Design and installation
requirements
4. Permeable paving as a Sustainable
option
SUSTAINABLE WATER
MANAGEMENT
1. The Natural Environment
2. Developed Land
3. The Problem
4. The Solution
Sustainable Water Management – The Natural Environment
Sustainable Water Management – Developed Land
Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS)
Sustainable Water Management – The Problem
Sustainable Water Management – The Solution
Sustainable Water Management – The Solution
SUSTAINABLE URBAN DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
SUDS
1. Options 5. Installation
2. Overview 6. Harvesting
3. Benefits 7. Maintenance
4. Design 8. Specification
Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) - Options
Permeable Paving - Overview

2/6.3mm Permeable Laying Course

4/20mm Permeable Sub Base Stone

4/40mm Permeable Sub Base Stone

 Permeable Paving - Overview

The discreet joint design is filled with permeable paving jointing material
Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) - Benefits
 Permeable Paving - Benefits

1. Source control method - Surface run-off is dealt with on site

2. Providing a structural pavement while allowing temporary

storage reducing impact on storm sewers significantly

3. Removing a wide range of pollutants from water passing

through

4. Handling rainwater from roof drainage and impervious

pavements

5. Equal or less maintenance

6. Sustainable
 Permeable Paving - Design

The requirements for the Permeable Paving System will vary from site to site
and therefore a site specific design will be required for larger projects taking into
account the following factors

1. Ground conditions Encountered on site – CBR -Soak pits

2. Material Selection – adequate durability – Paving thickness

3. Structural Construction traffic

4. Environmental licences and permits

Permeable Paving - Design
 Permeable Paving - Specification
1. “Site specific design to BS7533 Part 13”
2. Design can be outsourced to Engineering Consultant
Permeable Paving - Specification
Permeable Paving - Design
Permeable Paving - Design
Permeable Paving – Case Studies – Australia Road, London
 Permeable Paving – Case Studies – Lamb Drove - Cambridge

SuDS used
A range of SuDS components were used to
demonstrate different available techniques
and the application of management train
from prevention to site control and regional
control components. The measures include:

•water butts
•permeable paving
•a green roof
•swales
•filter strips
•detention and wetland basins
•a retention pond
Permeable Paving - Design

System A – Total Infiltration ( Zero Discharge)

BS7533 Part 13
Permeable Paving - Design

Excess water in system

is piped off to surface
System B – Partial Infiltration water drainage

BS7533 Part 13
Permeable Paving - Design

All water is piped to

surface water
drainage system
System C – No Infiltration
BS7533 Part 13
Permeable Paving - Installation

BS7533 Part 13
Permeable Paving - Installation

BS7533 Part 13
Permeable Paving - Slopes
 Permeable Paving – Water Storage

www.uksuds.com
Tools for the design and evaluation of sustainable systems (SuDS)

- Storage volumes required to meet site flow rate controls

- Suitability of different SuDS for treating site runoff

- Infiltration and rainwater harvesting system storage volumes

- The type of SuDS components applicable for specific site

constraints
Permeable Paving – Rainwater Harvesting
Permeable Paving - Maintenance
Grangegorman Campus DIT Project - Solution
 Benefits

• Significant reduction in cost

• Ease Of Cleaning ( dirt is on the surface and does not migrate into the
product )

• Proven reduced frequency of cleaning

• In Line applied , Factory Controlled and applied correctly

• Easier to remove grouting material residue off a treated surface

• Non Stick (Will prevent airborne dirt and stains adhering to the surface)

• Efflorescence and staining of the substrate seem to be reduced even

eliminated
K-Seal
Permeable Paving - Maintenance
Permeable Paving - Options
Permeable Paving - Options

Kildare Village – Clima-Pave Slane and Mellifont

Permeable Paving - Options
Permeable Paving - Options

Social Housing, Belfast – Clima-Pave Natural

 Permeable Paving - Options

University Galway Science Building – Clima-Pave Silver Granite

 Permeable Paving - Options

Kilsaran Headquarters, Dunboyne, Co. Meath – Clima-Pave Silver

and Black Granite
Permeable Paving – Case Studies
GRANGEGORMAN CAMPUS
DIT PROJECT
1. Overview
2. Challenges
3. Innovation
4. Solution
Grangegorman Campus DIT Project - Overview
Grangegorman Campus DIT Project - Challenges
Grangegorman Campus DIT Project - Solution

All water is piped to

surface water
drainage system
System C – No Infiltration
BS7533 Part 13
Grangegorman Campus DIT Project - Overview
Grangegorman Campus DIT Project - Innovation
Grangegorman Campus DIT Project - Innovation
Grangegorman Campus DIT Project - Innovation
Grangegorman Campus DIT Project - Innovation
Grangegorman Campus DIT Project - Innovation
Grangegorman Campus DIT Project - Solution
Grangegorman Campus DIT Project - Solution
POROUS ASPHALT
1. Overview
2. Benefits
3. Projects
Porous Asphalt - Overview
Porous Asphalt - Overview
Porous Asphalt - Overview

10mm or 14mm Porous Surface Course

20mm Porous Binder Course

0-4mm Choker Course

4/20mm Permeable Sub Base Stone

4/40mm Permeable Sub Base Stone

 Porous Asphalt - Overview

System A – Total System B – Partial Infiltration System C – Fully

Infiltration BS7533 Part 13 Tanked (No Infiltration)
BS7533 Part 13 BS7533 Part 13
 Porous Asphalt - Benefits

1. Source control method - Surface run-off is dealt with on site

2. Providing a structural Asphalt system while allowing temporary

storage

3. Impact on storm sewers significantly reduced

4. Removing a wide range of pollutants from water passing

through

5. Sustainable
Porous Asphalt - Projects

Curragh Racecourse – Clima-Phalt

Porous Asphalt - Projects

UCD Tennis Courts – Clima-Phalt

 Porous Asphalt - Projects

Trinity College Sports Grounds, Santry – Clima-Phalt

Factory Invitation
Questions?
Upcoming events
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