Construction

AIMPLAS provides solutions to the main problems facing construction companies.

Environmental impact

Materials with advanced features

Compliance with regulations and legislation

Functionality issues

Ecodesign to develop products that are easy to recycle, and product recyclability studies.
Inclusion and compatibility of recycled plastic materials, including plastic waste (agglomerate, sheets, profiles).
Environmental impact assessment (Carbon footprint, LCA).
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) »
Development of biocomposites and plastic materials from renewable sources.
Wood-plastic composites and natural fibre composites.
New bio-based insulation materials.
Ecolabel for paints and varnishes.

Development of materials and foams with thermal and acoustic insulation properties.
Flame-retardant plastics.
Development of smart plastics: changes in appearance (colour and shape), sensory (pressure, temperature).
Development of functional surface finishes: anti-scratching, anti-vandalism, ultra-hydrophobic surfaces, anti-fouling…).

Advice on compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements (contact with water for human consumption, CTE, RITE, REACH, oil installation regulations).
Quality control analyses and tests for plastic products (waterproofing sheets, pipes, profiles, WPC, sanitaryware, solid surface, swimming pools, artificial grass, etc.)
CE marking of construction products such as bathroom items, fat and hydrocarbon separators and waterproofing.

Control and characterization of plastics in the construction industry: mechanical and thermal properties, ageing…
Advice on the causes of failure, breakage, colour changes, degradation, installation issues, etc.
Enhanced properties by combining polymers, additivation and/or polymer modification.
Technical reports for arbitration and expert reports.
Training on materials, processes and plastic material characterization.