Building Envelope

We understand the science behind the building envelope. Our testing services help ensure that the performance of building envelope products, systems and structures meet regulatory demands and protect brand value. Our offerings include building envelope testing and certification, fire testing and certification, building forensic services and building system commissioning services.

Building Envelope Assessments

Our Building Envelope Assessment services guides building owners, managers and insurers in minimizing the impact of building envelope failures.

Building Envelope Certification

UL is an accredited comprehensive service provider for testing and certification of building envelope products.

Building Envelope Commissioning Services

UL guides building owners, managers and insurers in building planning and evaluates and verifies the performance of installed envelope systems.

Building Envelope Component and Systems Testing

We provide regulatory training and advisory services and testing, Verification, inspection and certification solutions for your fenestration products to help you get compliant products to the market quickly.

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Building Envelope Performance Mock-up Testing

Testing mock-ups of façades can save time and costs in construction by identifying façade performance issues prior to construction.

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Building Envelope Products Field Testing

Meet the performance requirements for air and water tightness in building envelope components.

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Building Envelope Services

With a foundation in building science, we provide a comprehensive array of services to assess and validate the design and performance of building envelope components, products and systems.

Data Acceptance Program (DAP)

Our Data Acceptance Program (DAP) provides a means for UL to accept externally generated test data in support of UL Mark certification. While we maintain extensive test facilities, customers can utilize their own or third-party facilities for product testing via this program.

Global Market Access

Launching products in today’s global landscape can be a complex and time-intensive task. We provide comprehensive regulatory and compliance solutions to help you navigate complexity and reach your destination, on time, every time.

Private and Custom Workshops and Round-Table Discussions

Maximize your training investment with our private, customized round tables and workshops. Knowledge is power, and we can empower your team with the information and skills required to meet the needs of your business today and into the future.

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Regulatory and Compliance Learning Essentials

Our Regulatory and Compliance Essentials e-learning suite includes training in hazard-based safety engineering, global market access, code compliance, conformity assessment and more.

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Repackaged Products Program

Our Repackaged Products Program (RPP) helps to streamline the redistribution process of UL certified products while at the same time preserving the integrity of the UL Mark with defined traceability criteria.