BHP Laboratories is the largest independent materials testing laboratory in Ireland providing a wide range of engineering & scientific measuring, testing and analysing services to numerous industries throughout Ireland and the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of sampling and testing solutions for the construction industry. This includes a combination of site and laboratory sampling, testing, and advising services.

Our testing focuses on the classification of these materials and assessment of the relevant standards. For existing materials on site that you want to either re-use or move from one location to another, there are various testing requirements.

Under the European Communities (Waste Directive) Regulations, Article 27 and Article 28 are two distinct legal mechanisms used to determine when excess materials or production residues are legally considered products rather than waste:

• Article 27 (By-Products): Deals with materials that were never intended to be waste, ensuring they are classified as by-products right from the production phase.
• Article 28 (End-of-Waste): Deals with materials that were waste but have undergone a recovery or recycling process so that they now meet product-equivalent standards.

• PAH / TPH / Phenols / Asbestos
• WAC Murphy Suite
• WAC Irish EPA Suite
• WAC Rilta Suite
• WAC Recycled Material / End of Waste Analysis
• Classification of the Test Constituents of Coarse Recycled Aggregate (EN 933-11)
• Full Suite of TII Series 600 Classification testing for Class 6F3 and associated fill material where recycled material can be used.
• HazOnline Waste Classification Report
• All relevant testing required under Article 27 & Article 28 Applications

All testing is carried out by experienced technicians in INAB, UKAS, & MCERTS ISO 17025 accredited laboratories, with results delivered to agreed turnaround times. We also provide on-site sampling and testing, with a fleet of fully equipped vehicles and field operatives covering all of Ireland.