Bureau Veritas Announces New Building & Infrastructure Services for Design and Testing of Façade Access Systems

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Bureau Veritas has expanded its elevator division to include design and testing of façade access systems. This development aims to provide architects, developers, and property owners with a complete portfolio of inspection and testing services. The company has a rich history of nearly 200 years in Testing, Inspection, and Certification services and is committed to ensuring safety and compliance with building codes. A seasoned technical team led by Lance McMasters, an expert in façade access systems, will spearhead these new service offerings from their Houston base.

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• Expansion of service offerings to include façade access systems design and testing.
• Expert team assembled, led by Lance McMasters, enhancing service quality.
• Positioning as a global independent third-party verifier for safety compliance.

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NEW YORK, March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bureau Veritas, a world-leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services, announced it has expanded its elevator division service offerings to include design and testing of façade access systems, offering a complete portfolio of inspection and testing services to architects, developers, and property owners.

Modern buildings have distinctive façades to make them attractive, and in many cases, iconic.  However, façades must also be functional and safe with the proper access systems.  Access systems must include the appropriate design and specifications, and be inspected and tested to ensure compliance with building codes.  

"Bureau Veritas has a nearly 200 year history of shaping of world of trust and TIC services to ensure the safety of communities and building projects.  We are excited to expand our service offerings and make certain that as façades are increasingly more complex and ornate, their access systems are designed, inspected, tested, and compliant with local building codes. As a global independent third party, we are uniquely positioned to verify that façade access systems are safe and fit for use," said Jorge Hercules, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President, Bureau Veritas North America.

To launch this service, Bureau Veritas has assembled a seasoned technical team based in Houston, Texas, led by Lance McMasters, a renowned leader in façade access systems. Lance has more than 15 years of experience with the design, specification, and testing of façade access systems for some of the most iconic buildings in the world, and he will continue to work very closely with industry leaders in the technical committees that define the standards for those systems.

"I'm excited and honored to join Bureau Veritas, where I will be utilizing my expertise to lead the Façade Access team in the design, testing, inspection, and certification of new and existing façade access systems. Our services will be all-encompassing from low-rise to mega-tall buildings and structures," said Lance McMasters, Façade Access Systems Service Leader, Bureau Veritas North America.

About Bureau Veritas

Bureau Veritas is a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services. Created in 1828, the Group has 75,000 employees located in more than 1,600 offices and laboratories around the globe. Bureau Veritas helps its clients improve their performance by offering services and innovative solutions in order to ensure that their assets, products, infrastructure and processes meet standards and regulations in terms of quality, health and safety, environmental protection and social responsibility.

Bureau Veritas is listed on Euronext Paris and belongs to the Next 20 index.

Compartment A, ISIN code FR 0006174348, stock symbol: BVI.

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FAQ

What new services has Bureau Veritas launched regarding façade access systems?

Bureau Veritas has expanded its elevator division services to include the design and testing of façade access systems.

Who leads the new façade access systems team at Bureau Veritas?

Lance McMasters, a renowned leader in façade access systems with over 15 years of experience, leads the new team.

What is the significance of Bureau Veritas's expansion into façade access systems?

The expansion aims to ensure that complex façade access systems are compliant with building codes and safe for use.

Where is the new façade access systems team located?

The team is based in Houston, Texas.

When was the announcement for the new façade access systems services made?

The announcement was made on March 23, 2021.