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Large quantities of concrete were delivered from the Stange Group’s installation at Filipstad in Oslo, contributing to the building and development of the capital. Kontrollrådet - engelsk_9x.qxp_Layout 1 16.10.17 11.00 Side 4

The Telenor building at Fornebu is of the same size as the terminal building at Gardermoen Airport in Oslo. Kontrollrådet - engelsk_9x.qxp_Layout 1 16.10.17 11.00 Side 5

Kontrollrådet has a great range of responsibilities. The series of images are showing a few glimpses of the tasks that Kontrollrådet is 40years working on every day. Kontrollrådet is uniting the countries of Europe 6

Kontrollrådet is looking to the future 7

A fantastic development 9

The board and employees in the year of celebration 10

Kontrollrådet’s history 1968-1997 13

Kontrollrådet’s history 1998-2007 19

Control vital for good quality 22

Larger projects 24

Quality through 40 years has been produced by Byggeindustrien, in co- operation with Kontrollrådet, in connection with their 40th anniversary in 2007. Editorials: Per Helge Pedersen. Typography: Christian Aschjem.

Front-page image: This is the way it looks when bridge, road and tunnel melt into each other. The company AS Veidekke’s OPS-project at the South Coast of Norway is a great example of what the Norwegian building industry can create. Photo: Ole R. Paulsen, AS Veidekke Kontrollrådet - engelsk_9x.qxp_Layout 1 16.10.17 11.00 Side 6

Kontrollrådet is uniting the countries of Europe

Sweden

Norway

Latvia Denmark

England Belarus Netherlands Germany Poland Belgium

Czech Republic

Austria Hungary

Spain

Turkey

At the present time Kontrollrådet has activities in 16 countries. Kontrollrådet has in many ways contributed in the uniting of the countries of Europe in this field. China South-Korea Kontrollrådet has recently gotten commissions also outside of Europe, in South-Korea and in China, to be more exact.

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Editorial: Kontrollrådet is looking to the future

When Kontrollrådet was formally founded, on December 19. 1967, it happened upon initiative from the trade organisations within ready-mixed concrete Jan Karlsen and concrete products, in cooperation with the Kommunaldepartementet (Ministry of Local Govern- ment and Regional Development).

Thus the establishing was wanted struction in a given country, not We do, however, look forward to a by the industry-side, and we have, necessarily may be applied without continued and good co-operation therefore, all the way from the start more ado, in a building construc- with the operators in the trade, for been deeply rooted in the trade, tion in some other country. the years to come, and we are of through the composition of Kon- the opinion that we together shall trollrådet’s board of directors. Buyers, builders and public continue to “pull” in the right authorities are all facing great direction, like we have been doing During these 40 years we have challenges in this area, as the trade for the past 40 years. emphasized the importance of across the borders is growing. This having co-workers, with a high does not only apply within the EEA- Jan Karlsen, degree of competence within the area, since we are seeing growing Managing Director, areas we operate. This, together interests for imports from other Kontrollrådet with a strong focus on costs, countries as well. through efficient planning of travel, have also been an important and Here we do not just have a respon- contributing factor to our strong sibility alone, however, but also the position. public authorities and trade organi- sations must carry their share of it. During the later years we have, A co-operation between the diffe- with the future in mind, seen a rent operators in the information- development relative to the growth area will therefore, be of utmost in trade across the borders, as a importance in the times to come. result of the EEA-Agreement. One of the greatest challenges in this For us, as well for the rest of the connection is that the building trade, we do see a challenge in the codes in the different EEA-coun- recruiting of new co-workers, with tries are not coordinated. This the necessary qualifications. It will means, that a producer of building continue to be important for us to materials, in accordance with a have co-workers with knowledge of common European product stan- the trade and professional compe- dard, for built-ins in a building con- tence, within the areas we operate. 7 Kontrollrådet - engelsk_9x.qxp_Layout 1 16.10.17 11.00 Side 8

The Science Building at NTNU has become a great concrete construction.

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The Chairman of the Board: A fantastic development

So many unusual things have happened with Kontroll- rådet during the first 40 years of the institution’s activities. I am extremely proud of being chairman of Arne Haldorsen the board for this important institution, in this year of celebration.

Four decades have now passed ther. We shall develop ourselves since the founding of Kontrollrådet further, and acquire even more for concrete products. From being knowledge. The knowledge shall be a small institution with great visions, applied towards our customers, the Kontrollrådet has become an who will have the pleasure of international concept. We are now utilizing our services. We do, not established in 16 countries, and we the least, have great opportunities carry out commissions for several in the great markets abroad. hundred companies. This would not have been possible without all the During the later years we have also men and women, who have been entered – for us – new areas. For working so hard for Kontrollrådet us this has lead to bringing new during all these years. We have built knowledge into our ranks. And we up a centre of competence, from shall know how to take advantage which many may benefit today. The of this new knowledge. ones of you who have been, and Concrete the ones of you who are presently Our goals must be to develop our- working for Kontrollrådet, have selves further, as a competitive Reinforcement done a fantastic job, and I am proud institution, and the focus shall be to see the results, which have been directed towards our supply of top Aggregates and still are being achieved. quality. Asphalt Even if we may look back at 40 Congratulations on the 40 years’ successful years, we must also, with celebration! all this gathered competence, dare to look ahead. We have come very Arne Haldorsen, far, but we shall stretch even fur- Chairman

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The year of celebration, 2007 Kontrollrådet:

Visiting adress: Rådhusgt. 4 - 6. floor, Oslo Postal adress: P.O. box 441 Sentrum, 0103 Oslo

Telephone: +47 46 44 60 98 Telefax: +47 22 42 44 64

[email protected] www.kontrollbetong.no

The board of Directors:

Kjersti Kvalheim Dunham Statens vegvesen (The Norwegian Public Roads Administration) Arvid Bråten Norsk Kommunalteknisk Forening (The Norwegian Association of Municipal Engineers) Trygve Isaksen Norsk Betongforening (The Norwegian Concrete Association) Per Arne Dahl Forsknings- og prøvingsinstitusjonene (The Research and Testing Institutes) Arne Haldorsen Byggevareindustriens Forening (The Norwegian Association of the Building Product Industry) – Chairman of the board Alfred Ollendorff Pukk- og grusleverandørenes landsforening (The Norwegian Aggregate Producers Association) – deputy chairman Randi Egeland Betongelementforeningen (The Norwegian Precast Concrete Product Association) Otto Poulsen Norsk Fabrikkbetongforening (The Norwegian Ready-Mixed Concrete Association)

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Employees:

Jan Karlsen - Managing Director Takes care of all daily management of the administration and is the secretary of the board. He works within all of Kontrollrådet’s areas of activities.

Vera Næss - Office manager Finances, personnel, office administration and correspondence. Works part time.

Steinar Ask - Techical manager Deputy manager – Research and Development- Audits and follow-up within all areas.

Arnhild Helland - Secretary Correspondence, follow-up and filing - Administration and maintenance of data base. Works part time.

Alf Askeland - Auditor Auditing of associated companies, in the counties of Rogaland, Hordaland and Sogn and Fjordane

Jarle Berntsen - Auditor Auditing of associated companies, in the counties of Østfold, Akershus, Hedmark, Oppland, Troms and Finnmark

Steinar Frost - Auditor Audits and follow-up within aggregates and ready-mixed concrete.

Svein Hegseth - Auditor Audits and follow-up within ready-mixed concrete, concrete elements and aggregates.

Odd Slungård - Auditor Auditing of associated companies, in the counties of Møre and Romsdal, South- and North-Trøndelag and Nordland

Terje Søreng - Auditor Auditing of associated companies, in the counties of Oslo, Buskerud, Vestfold, Telemark, Aust- and Vest-Agder

Roar Vigre - Auditor Auditing of associated companies, in the counties of Oslo, Buskerud, Vestfold, Telemark, Aust- and Vest-Agder

Anne Grethe Hewitt - Department engineer Ikt-leader - Deputy for technical manager. Works part time.

Ingvild Hudø Jørgensen - Department engineer Projects and developments within the scope of aggregates and other areas. Audits and follow-up of the producers of aggregates. Works part time.

Atle Balchen Gjertsen - QA-manager/auditor Audits and follow-up of concrete and producers of aggregates.

Bjørn Lage Tjernshaugen - Auditor Audits and follow-up of the producers of aggregates. 11 Kontrollrådet - engelsk_9x.qxp_Layout 1 16.10.17 11.00 Side 12

High demands are put on aggregates, which is an important ingredient, both in concrete and asphalt. Large volumes of crushed stone and gravel are in addition going into sub-base for building sites and roads. years The small images are historic glimpses, showing how 40 important human strength was.

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Kontrollrådet’s history: Many different bodies for cement and concrete

Kontrollrådet for concrete products and ready-mixed concrete was established in 1967, with operation from January 1. 1968. This establishment was made into a free-standing control council. The discussion regarding quality and control had then been going on for several decades, but 40 years ago this work became more manageable.

Both the mandate and the areas of The association worked throughout activity developed after that, into the country, for increased use of what is today known as Kontroll- concrete in every industry. Great rådet. Kontrollrådet is now working emphasis was put on technical de- with several different materials and velopment of the products. A volun- in many countries. tary internal control of the produc- tion was also developed. A great The use of concrete for all kinds of information work was carried out in constructions in Norway developed addition, through the periodical during the entire last century. This “Betongen Idag” (“The Concrete also triggered a debate, regarding Today”), among other places. quality and control. This first hap- pened in the big trade association, In 1928 the producers established that was formed - Norsk Cement- Cementbedriftenes Prissammenslut- forening (Norwegian Cement ning (The Cement Producer’s Price Association), which was established Union), which later became Norske in 1927, as a joint body for the Cementfabrikkers Forening (Nor- three cement factories in Norway at wegian Cement Producers’ Associ- that time, A/S Christiania Portland ation). The membership was open Cementfabrik, Slemmestad, A/S for all producers, who satisfied the Dalen Portland Cementfabrik, Brevik requirements to good quality, of and Nordland Portland Cement- Norges Kommunale Ingeniørvesens fabrik A/S at Kjøpsvik in Tysfjord. Forening (Norway’s Municipal These factories were later merged Engineering Association). Some of into what in modern time is known the producers, who did not become as Norcem. members in it, did in 1949 establish Norges Betongvarefabrikkers For- Norsk Cement association had bund (Norwegian Concrete Product many tasks. Producers’ Association).

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Condeeps (The Condeep Platforms) changed Norway

The concrete platforms are fantastic constructions. This is the Statfjord C- platform, which was installed at a 146 meter depth in 1984. A number of Condeeps were built, where large volumes of oil and gas are now being pumped up. The question is; will the Condeeps return? The small images show glimpses from asphalting in the old days, the Ekofisk tank and pressure testing of concrete pipes.

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Kontrollrådet’s history:

Important happenings tral within the cement- and con- n In 1980 Pukk- og Grusleveran- crete research in this country. The dørene – PGL (The Norwegian n Norsk Betongforening (NB development of the concrete plat- Aggregate Producers Association) (Norwegian Concrete Association)) forms resulted in considerable established its own union was founded in January 1955. amounts of money for research and The association was associated with development. The golden age itself, n In 1991 the Betongsenteret Den Norske Ingeniørforeningen for this research, took place after moved into the new BA-center in (NIF (The Norwegian Association Forskningsinstituttet for Sement Byggforsk’s premises at Forsk- of Engineers)), today named Tekna. and Betong (The Research Institute ningsveien at Gaustad in Oslo. The for Cement and Concrete) had activity shared premises with Mur- n Betongforeningen has a great been established at NTH in 1965. sentret. This then led to the mer- number of personal members, ged company, Mur og Betongsen- also outside of the civil engineers’ n Kontrollrådet for Betongproduk- teret. This constellation did not be- association, in addition to a good ter (Concrete Products) was then come a permanent solution – and number of corporate members. established in 1968. This activity after a short period of time the Mur was co-localized with NBTI. og Betongsentret was dissolved. n Betongtavlen (The Concrete Plaque) was for the first time awar- n In 1971 the Betongdagen (The n After that most of the concrete ded in 1961 by Norsk Betongfor- Concrete Day) was arranged for the interests have been united in Norsk ening. This awarding is now taking first time. Betongforening, in the Betong- place in co-operation with Norske elementforeningen and in FABEKO. Arkitekters Landsforbund n When Norges Betongtekniske When it comes to precast concrete (Norwegian Architects’ Union). Institutt (NBTI) was dissolved in products, the activity has been 1972, each trade department con- handled by new company constel- n Norsk Fabrikkbetong Forening – tinued the individual trade depart- lations. NFBF (The Norwegian Ready- ment as independent institutions, mixed Concrete Association) was in shared offices at Kjelsås near n Other than that there have been etablished in 1964. Oslo, and got the name Betong- several publications, directed to- senteret. Betongelementforeningen wards the concrete trade. “Beton- n Norges Betongtekniske Institutt (The Concrete Element Associ- gen I dag” has already been men- – NBTI (The Norwegian Concrete- ation) (established in 1972) was in tioned. And BetongProdukter, later Technical Institute) was established the forefront for the establishment named Betongindustrien, has been in 1967, in connection with NTH of such a centre. an important magazine. This maga- (the Norwegian Technical Univer- zine has now been melted together sity ) in Trondheim. n NFBF got its own service office with Byggeindustrien, which runs in 1981, and changed the name in several special editions about n The new institute was located at 1984 to Fabrikkbetongkontoret- concrete throughout the year. But Forskningssenteret (The Research FBK (The Ready-mixed Concrete also many other trade journals in Centre) at Blindern in Oslo. There Office) and later – in 1987 – to Norway have been running much were four trade departments: Norsk Fabrikkbetongkontor- about concrete matters in their Norsk Cementforening (cement), FABEKO (Norwegian Ready-mixed columns. Internet is also becoming Fabrikkbetongavdelingen (ready- Concrete Association). FABEKO even more interesting. All organisa- mixed concrete), Betongprodukt- has later held annual conferences. tions now have their own websites. avdelingen (precast concrete pro- All available matters, which have ducts) and Armeringsstålavdelingen n In 1979 Norges Betongvare- been presented in Betongindustrien (reinforcement). fabrikkers Forbund (NBVF)changed /Byggeindustrien, may now be its name to Norges Betongindustri- found on the Internet, on n NTH, later NTNU has been cen- forbund (NBIF) www.bygg.no 15 Kontrollrådet - engelsk_9x.qxp_Layout 1 16.10.17 11.00 Side 16

Thousands of bridges have been built in Norway. The most important materials have been steel and concrete. The small images show the way to a concrete bridge, concrete pipes, ready for delivery years and how concrete may make the most beautiful 40 road constructions.

Photo: P. Bugge/Ølen Concrete

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Kontrollrådet’s history:

Kontrollrådet for for Kontrollrådet. for these arrangements. concrete products (KR) It was not only easy to start the new The concrete descriptions control work. Close to 500 large and are important The thought of building up of a quality small companies should be exami- During the later couple of decades control in the concrete industry had ned, and technical regulations should the concrete technology has gone been discussed for a long time. But, be introduced. Thanks to the efforts through great developments. The use these plans were only realized in of Olfert Karlsen, it all went well, of different additives and added mate- 1968. Kontrollrådet for concrete however. Unfortunately he died in rials, in order to control the material’s products and ready-mixed concrete, September 1992, only 63 years old. properties, has become quite com- later Kontrollrådet for concrete pro- mon. All certified concrete factories ducts was then established. The Not everybody was all that enthusias- do today have equipment for – and Danish chief engineer, Olfert Karlsen, tic about the new control system. competence – to make use of diffe- was a member of the board of Norsk One statement, that might perhaps rent additives and added materials. Fabrikkbetong Forening. The sum- cover the attitude of many, was: “I mer and fall of 1967 he got the com- have started with two empty hands The concrete standards reflect the mis- and built up this production plant. development that has taken place wit- sion to consider the establishment of It has given me the means of liveli- hin the concrete technology. The re- a Norwegian control council for hood. Now you people from the city gulations shall take care of safety, but concrete products. In January 1968 are coming, causing difficulties for also durability to a much higher de- he was employed as manager of the me”. But, by giving people time, the gree that earlier. Introduction of envi- new council, which was established development has really been going ronmental classes is an important tool upon agreement with Kommunal- well. in securing long life for concrete con- departementet. structions. As a result of this concrete A lot of work on control measures has become a more complex mate- Before this a separate “Quality con- had already been done before the rial. It is therefore more important trol committee” had been working establishment of Kontrollrådet, but than before, that the descriptions and with the matter within the Fabrikk- that work was primarily of a more specifications of concrete are correct. betongforeningen. The task of the voluntary nature. The introduction of new environmen- committee had been to work out a tal classes did, during a transitional proposal for terms of authorisation, Betongrørkontrollen (The concrete period, lead to a number of unfor- for production and transportation of pipe control) was established as a tunate descriptions of concrete. ready-mixed concrete. This arran- voluntary arrangement as early as in gement was to be voluntary. The 1920, by the Norsk Kommunal- The new environmental classes were Department did not want to accept tekniske Forening (Norwegian muni- at the end of the 1980-ties included any form of voluntary arrangement – cipal-technical association). in Norsk Standard (Norwegian Stan- and with that the new control institu- dard), however. The formal require- tion was a fact. The arrangement was Betongvarekontrollen (The concrete ments to concrete appear in NS 3473 made mandatory, through prepara- products control) was a statutory (1989) and NS 3420 (1986). Statens tion of a separate regulation, deeply control, which was established in vegvesen (The Road Administration) rooted in the Plan- and building law. 1948, by the Kommunal- og arbeids- has in addition developed a separate After the establishment of Statens departementet (KAD). Process code 2, especially applying bygningstekniske etat -BE (The to concrete for bridge projects and National Office of Building Techno- Betongelementkontrollen (The con- quay structures. The tightened re- logy and Administration) by the crete element control) was establis- quirements is especially applying to Kommunal- og arbeidsdepartementet hed as a voluntary control arrange- higher demands to reinforcement (Ministry of Local Government and ment in 1960. Engineers associated cover, higher demands to density of Regional Development) in 1985, it is with municipal bodies and Norsk the concrete, through lower mass now BE that is the managing body Cementforening took out samples ratio and demands to the use of silica 17 Kontrollrådet - engelsk_9x.qxp_Layout 1 16.10.17 11.00 Side 18

Norcem’s cement factory at Brevik is a large and modern factory. At the upper left is a picture from laying of asphalt, the one at the centre shows how concrete is being used in an alter piece and the one at the bottom shows the huge Zakarias dam at Sunnmøre.

Concrete Reinforcement Aggregates Asphalt

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Highlights: Kontrollrådet’s development during the later 10 years

1998 1999 a result of the harmonized standards, n Comprehensive work was done n The process with accreditation is which are in process in CEN. with the completion of the certifi- being concluded by the fact that cation of the ready-mixed concrete Kontrollrådet is being awarded a pro- n Start of a larger, several years of producers, in accordance with the of of accreditation, for certification of information activities, directed new technical regulations. The regu- products. Kontrollrådet does also get towards the trade, through meetings lations were published in 1996, and an advance notification as a technical as well as letters of information, re- the work with the introduction of body, from Statens bygningstekniske garding requirements and demands those started in 1997. etat. in the coming standards.

n Kontrollrådet’s Technical commit- n Kontrollrådet is working with a 2002 tee for reinforcement started the larger change of its fee system, for n IKontrollrådet starts the work with work with revision of the technical introduction from year 2000. The fee accrediting for environmental certifi- requirements, for adaptation in rela- system is being changed, from a cation, in accordance with NS-EN tion to the requirements, which fixed annual fee to an annual fee, as ISO 14001. would be coming through the well as to invoicing of actual costs, European standards prEN 10080, for following each inspection visit. n It is being worked on a study for ordinary reinforcement and prEN establishment of new arrange- 10138 for prestressing steels. n The first harmonized, European ments, within the areas of certifica- standard, which gives a basis for tion of additives, added materials, n Kontrollrådet starts the process CE-marking for Kontrollrådet’s areas new areas of use, as well as works- and sends application for accrediting of activities, is: NS-EN 197-1 for hops for reinforcement. for product certification, to Norsk cement may be taken into use. Akkreditering (Norwegian Accredi- 2003 tation). It is also, at the same time, n Kontrollrådet starts the work with n Kontrollrådet is being awarded being sent an application to Statens application for accrediting for certifi- proof of accreditation for certification bygningstekniske etat, for notifica- cation of quality systems as well, in of environmental control systems, in tion as technical control body, in ac- accordance with NS-EN ISO 9001. accordance with NS-EN ISO 14001. cordance with Teknisk forskrift (Technical regulation) 97, chapter 5. 2000 – 2001 n Kontrollrådet starts the work on The work is being done as a part of n Kontrollrådet is being warded preparation and introduction of the the adaptation to the new European proof of accreditation for being able new European standard for concre- system for documentation and to carry out certification of quality te: NS-EN 206-1, with its national certification, stated in the Byggevare- systems as well, in accordance with application document. direktivet (Constructionj Products NS-EN ISO 9001. Directive). n More than 200 ready-mixed con- n Kontrollrådet starts on a larger crete producers are getting a com- n Kontrollrådet establishes its first piece of work, in order to get pletely new standard to relate to. website. acquainted with and being able to inform about new requirements, as n Kontrollrådet issues its first certifi- 19 Kontrollrådet - engelsk_9x.qxp_Layout 1 16.10.17 11.00 Side 20

They are being called concrete platforms, but enormous volumes of reinforcement steel are in addition being used in the constructions.

The upper right is showing which lines one may find in the reinforcement, before the concreting. The well known drawing at the centre shows the dimensions of the concrete platforms, in relation to constructions like Oslo Rådhus (City Hall), the Eiffel tower in Paris and the pyramids in Egypt. One of the newest and most modern concrete stations i n Norway is Unicon’s installation at Sjursøya in Oslo.

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cate as a notified body. The certifi- Kontrollrådet’s manning and capacity. order to secure that Norwegian re- cate is being issued for production of quirements are being observed. In admixture for concrete, and forms 2005 Latvia Kontrollrådet is entering into basis for CE-marking and entry into n It was a most labour-intensive an agreement of co-operation with countries in the entire EEA-area. year, with certification of about 350 the Latvian notified body, BBANC. companies within ready-mixed con- 2004 crete and aggregates. n Kontrollrådet carries out a users’ n New European standards are now inquiry regarding customer satisfac- coming continuously. This gives n Kontrollrådet receives application tion. The results from the inquiry are Kontrollrådet a great challenge, with for certification from many fabrica- very nice and positive. regard to preparation for certificati- tors of reinforcement. on, with basis in those, as well as for 2007 informing the companies to a suffi- n There is a noticeable, growing n A great increase in the number of cient degree, about introduction of interest for import, especially of applications from the asphalt pro- them and the consequences of concrete elements. The Kontrollrådet ducers, as well as from producers having to relate to the new stan- receives many inquiries about which of aggregates for asphalt is being dards. The need for information is are the requirements related to im- experienced. The first certificates for high in general, with regard to re- port of concrete elements. CE-marking are being issued, and quirements and demands to CE- the number of asphalt producers documentation and CE-marking. n Work is being initiated in order to entering into the arrangement is establish an arrangement for certi- approaching 85. n The work with certification, accor- fication of asphalt factories, based on ding to new standards starts within the new European standards. n The number of associated produ- the following areas of production. The first contacts with Asfaltteknisk cers within the scope of aggregates Institutt (Asphalt-Technical Institute), has passed 230, which makes the – Ready-mixed concrete: with regard to a co-operation are scope of aggregates the largest NS-EN 206-1 being established. arrangement within Kontrollrådet, as – Pipes and manholes: NS-EN far as the number of associated 1916 and 1917, as well as NS 3129 n Kontrollrådet is in December companies is concerned. and NS 3139 moving from Forskningsveien 3B at – Concrete paving blocks and Byggforsk to its own premises at n Kontrollrådet approves and starts concrete flags: NS-EN 1338 and Rådhusgaten 4. the introduction of a larger, electro- NS-EN 1339 nic customer- and casework-system, – Mortar: NS-EN 998-1 and -2 n Kontrollrådet receives the first in- in order to simplify and rationalize the – Aggregates: NS-EN 12620, quiries from Asia, and makes its first flow of documents internally, as well NS-EN 13043, NS-EN 13055-1 and audits and certifications in China and as opening up for a more rational, -2, NS-EN 13139, NS-EN13242, in South-Korea. electronic exchange of documents NS-EN 13450 and NS-EN 13383-1 with its customers on a long-term. 2006 n Especially within the scope of n An agreement of co-operation n Kontrollrådet is continuously re- aggregates Kontrollrådet experiences with Asfaltteknisk Institutt, for certi- ceiving inquiries from within the area a strong growth in new applications, fication of asphalt factories is being of reinforcement, regarding certifica- as a result of the fact that new areas written. The first applications for tion of producers of reinforcement now requires certification, in addition certification are being received, and steel, both from Asia and the previ- to only having certification for aggre- the first revision is being carried out ous Eastern Europe. gates for concrete, as was the case towards the end of the year. previously. n Kontrollrådet is passing more than n Serious import of concrete 600 companies domestically and n Simultaneous introduction of elements from abroad is starting. abroad, associated with different cer- many new standards, as well as Kontrollrådet becomes involved in tification arrangements. Up towards many new applications, present a certification of producers in Ger- 900 audits are annually been made great challenge when it comes to many, Poland, Czechia and Latvia, in among the various companies. 21 Kontrollrådet - engelsk_9x.qxp_Layout 1 16.10.17 11.00 Side 22

Control is decisive

for good quality Per Helge Pedersen is the editor of Bygge- industrien. He has during the later years written several books about the history of the building industry, building contractors and concrete.

Kontrollrådet is at pre- today are getting recognition from More than just grey... sent working on building all over. After having seen which The concrete has gotten a lot of materials, as totally dimensions and which lines there negative references throughout the are on a Troll-platform, or when years. There have been many essential, for the building one is standing under one of the articles written about concrete da- of a modern world. colossal concrete dams “taming” mages, concrete illness and East- It is also important to the water before it is being led Block-concrete and much of other, note the fact, that greater through the power plants to be negative publicity. But, the concre- parts of the world – over converted into electric power, well, te is not the problem, but the way the years – have become one does indeed get impressed. the concrete has been used or mis- Kontrollrådets fields of used. In just the same way as the But, one may also get to be devout, humans have created great achie- activity. when entering one of the many vements in concrete, one has also churches made from concrete. The made something that should rather Through the building of large port same applies to the bridges hanging not have seen the light of day. facilities, bridges, power plants and, in the air over the fjords. Those are not the least, the monumental con- buildings and constructions for Many of the negative articles are crete colossus involved in the oil ceremonies and arts. One may be due to the fact that the executing activities, Norway has become a touched to tears by looking at the link has not put sufficient conside- great power within the use of con- pictures of all the projects, which ration on the quality. Yes, we have crete. We do therefore possess a lot have received the Betongtavlen also seen that the planning has of technical knowledge, which (The Concrete Plaque). There is no been wrong. Such matters may through Kontrollrådet may be offe- other building material that may be have fatale consequences. Fortuna- red to customers in many countries. formed the way concrete does. tely, we have in our country been One is able to form an expression spared for the big catastrophes In this country we have for more and a language, that show that the (apart from the case when the than 100 years been working pur- world is on its way forward. Sleipner-platform went down), but posefully, in order to make the pro- from many other countries we have ducts and constructions better. It But, in order to get really good heard that big constructions have has all the time been attached great concrete it is also necessary to collapsed, because of not having importance to the development of have real good aggregates, one used the sufficient reinforcement, new standards, and of quality con- needs the correct reinforcement or that the volume of cement has trol. Our engineers and other pro- and different additives, all depen- been far below par. fessionals have together created ding upon what the concrete is Either corrupt contractors have many building constructions, which meant for. been behind this, or the workers 22 Kontrollrådet - engelsk_9x.qxp_Layout 1 16.10.17 11.00 Side 23

have stolen the building materials also been great, and there has the ability to inspect themselves. that should have been used. For- been an enormous structural adap- Now the many building errors have tunately, we hear little about such tation. Now there are few produ- made the politicians react. There is conditions in this country. cers left, but they are the more now a demand for more inspec- professional and most of them are tion. But it is important that one Most of what has been built gets an today delivering top products. has control of the way the inspec- approved grade. Much is also Those, who for a long time have tions shall be carried out. Kontroll- under the designation extremely been saying that plastic- and other rådet ought to come in here. The good. It is because we have been artificial products should take over authorities, together with the indus- following the applicable procedures the entire market, must disappoin- try, may make use of an acknow- and approvals. There has always tedly note that municipal products ledged institution that during 40 been an extra reason for choosing and concrete are alive and kicking. years has built up an unpreceden- ready-mixed concrete or concrete ted reputation and fame. We are elements from producers, who are Important to see the totality convinced that the experiences being audited and certified by the The fact that Kontrollrådet has made from Kontrollrådet’s activities Kontrollrådet. If one in addition has changed name from Kontrollrådet may form the basis for many areas certified aggregates and reinforce- for concrete products to Kontroll- within the building industry, both ment, one may safely get started. rådet, shows that one is preoc- domestically and abroad. cupied with seeing the totality. One Concrete is to be found in a great is preoccupied with the fact that The world as a market number of products, in construc- the total, finished product shall me- What has happened in and around tions that may be used, from the asure up. There is more than sand, the Kontrollrådet is exciting. The basement to the attic – and on the water and cement in concrete con- fact, that the Kontrollrådet has now roof one may of course lay con- structions. And sand may be a ongoing activities in a number of crete tiles. In the garden there is great many things. The one, who countries, is impressive. This is an a number of products to choose thinks it is just a matter of grabbing acknowledgement of the fact that from, and when it comes to con- a shovel of sand and then mix it the Norwegian environment in this crete for constructions it is, toget- with water and cement, may be in area is in a strong position, also her with asphalt, the most central for a surprise and a questionable internationally. It shall be exiting to product for everything that has to kind of concrete. If you then add follow the continuation of Kontroll- do with roads, tunnels and bridges, poor reinforcements and chemi- rådet’s work. Many believe that one in addition to port facilities, power cals, well, then one is guaranteed is at the start of what shall become plants and oil platforms, as men- a hopeless result. a long lasting journey up for the tioned above. Even boats may be operation. made from concrete. But, with knowledge and certified materials in a controlled and app- It must be a blessing for the entire Concrete in pipes and manholes roved procedure, one may trust Norwegian building industry, that It is not only above the ground that that one is getting a result as ex- this operation has its origin here in concrete has its strength. The pro- pected. The fact that Kontrollrådet this country. If one now puts the duction of pipes and manholes has now also has taken the lead for organisation that the Kontollrådet been an important business for a new building material, namely has into use, it may also contribute many producers around the coun- asphalt, is a continued pursuit of to a lifting of the entire building try. A few years ago there was one the overall thinking. industry in this country. Long-term producer or two in almost every there is only good quality – and municipality. Concrete manholes Voluntary control, or… that applies to all links – which and pipes were produced in all Many have been wondering about pays off. variants. The problem was that the fact that there shall be a volun- there were too many variants, and tary control in the building busi- By Per Helge Pedersen, the quality was also varying a lot. ness. It is unfortunately a fact, that Editor The defection from the trade has not everybody has the will neither Byggeindustrien 23 Kontrollrådet - engelsk_9x.qxp_Layout 1 16.10.17 11.00 Side 24

StatoilHydro’s Snøhvit-project

There has, during the later years, been a number large building project in Norway. The Kontrollrådet has been involved in them Larger all with regard to major building products being delivered from producers certified by Kontrollrådet.

projects The special tanks of concrete for the Snøhvit-project at Melkøya outside of Hammerfest, have been slid up. A total of 250.000 m3 of concrete was used. This had become a success. This is the first large oil-/gas related installation in Northern-Norway.

All images: StatoilHydro

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The Opera in Oslo

The new Opera in Oslo will be a magnificent building, which will really put Norway on the world map, when it comes to splendid building constructions. Here you will find concrete, steel, glass and many other building materials in beautiful combinations. One of its closest neighbours is Kontrollrådet, which - of course – has seen to the certification of many of the products used in the building process.

All images: Statsbygg

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The under-water tunnel at Bjørvika

The under-water tunnel at Bjørvika in Oslo is a most complex construction, with extreme demands to quality, both to aggregate, to concrete, to steel and to asphalt, as time moves on, which shall be laid at the bottom.

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The OPS-project on E18 Grimstad – Kristiansand

The OPS-project E18 Grimstad - Kristiansand is the latest and largest road construction so far of its kind. The project is to be completed during the fall of 2009.

Main image: The Road Administration, Lars Gunnar Nag

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The Ormen Lange-project

The Ormen Lange-development is the biggest industrial development ever to be carried out in Norway, with a price tag of more than NOK 66 billion. The land-based installation at Aukra in Møre og Romsdal county alone cost more than NOK 18 billion. The requirements and demands to quality, for materials and work have been very high.

All images: StatoilHydro

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Kontrollrådet wishes to extend a “thank you” to all who have contributed to the publication of this jubilee edition. We also wish to thank all of you, who have sent us information, edito- rial contributions and photos.

The following companies have contributed to A jubilee report Kontrollrådet’s jubilee was also made, when Kontroll- publication rådet celebrated its 25th jubilee.

NCC Roads AS

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The Hadsel-bridge in Vesterålen is 1020 meter long. It was finished in 1978. It is a fantastic and magnificent photo. Kontrollrådet - engelsk_9x.qxp_Layout 1 16.10.17 11.00 Side 32

The 35,5 m high twin towers at Bjørvika in Oslo has become a new land mark in the capital. Kontrollrådet has also had certification of the ready- mixed concrete being delivered to this project. Photo: Lars Johan Bøe, AF Anlegg.