COT - Testing of Surface Treatment Systems, Concrete and Steel Constructions and Building Materials

COT is an independent advice, investigation and management consultancy bureau for the building industry (e.g. real estate) and steelworks such as offshore operators, ministries of public works, etc.

Nobody wants unpleasant surprises when dealing with building materials, executing projects or using products. COT can help you to save money and energy on a project and to decide which steps have to be taken. The company has more than 70 years of experience in testing surface-treatment systems, concrete and steel constructions, and building materials.

Corrosion protection for civil constructions

COT works in the field of investigation and survey, maintenance consultancy and project management for civil works, industrial environments, and the maritime sector.

Coatings and corrosion prevention for ships, harbours, buildings and industrial sites

COT specializes in coatings, corrosion prevention and maintenance for buildings, industrial sites, civil works, ships and harbour installations. Its main activities are testing, consulting and quality control.

Corrosion-prevention expertise and investigation

COT's excellent corrosion-prevention consultants use their expertise to investigate possible corrosion forms, damaged coating systems, and damage of concrete and protective coating systems on metal structures or ships. They determine the necessary maintenance and advise customers accordingly.

Corrosion-prevention maintenance advice

COT helps clients to compose repair and conservation plans (specifications) and, as the owner's representative, controls the application activities.

Civil, industrial and naval construction-project management and lifecycle analyses

Project management for civil, industrial and naval new-building and constructions means managing the entire corrosion protection process, from writing the (paint) specification to the final delivery. COT can deliver such a service.

Managing periodic maintenance, composing maintenance plans and lifecycle analyses are also among its specialities.

Clients include:

Ministries of public works
Local governments (cities and provinces)
Courts of justice
Energy companies
Industrial and petro-chemical companies
Airports
Shipyards
Building contactors
Painting companies
Consultancy bureaus

With 35 professionals and possession of ISO 9001 certification, COT is well equipped to provide independent inspections, investigations and advice.

ISO-certified laboratory for coating research, testing and analysis

COT has its own ISO 9001-certified laboratory equipped for research, testing and analysis in the fields of coating technology and the chemistry and physics of building materials. Its activities are focussed on application of its know-how in practical situations. It has developed a systematic approach to define the performance requirements for coatings and related materials.

To provide specific services to its customers, the company is divided into three market groups: maintenance of buildings; the civil, industrial and maritime industries; and laboratories.

Building maintenance customers include: