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Development of fire-safe, bio-based and circular construction products

DBI will strengthen the development of fire-safe, bio-based and circular construction products by reducing fire technical barriers with research, technological development, standardisation work and knowledge sharing. The various activities will make it easier and more efficient for manufacturers to develop fire-safe, sustainable and durable construction products.

Fire safety requirements and fire safety are a significant barrier for manufacturers of bio-based and circular construction products faced with the development, approval and market introduction of new products. Bio-based construction products are organic and non-homogeneous biological raw materials that are naturally flammable. Circular construction products for industry or homes contain recycled materials or recycled components whose properties are unknown.

DBI will make it easier to handle the fire technical considerations and requirements in product development, making it simpler, faster and cheaper to develop and introduce bio-based and circular construction products. This will be done by optimising the fire technical properties of bio-based and circular construction products, simplifying the system for fire technical documentation in order to pave the way to the international markets, and by initiating collaboration on fire consulting, product development and demonstration projects.

With new technological services, facilities and material data, DBI will make it possible to develop fire-safe, sustainable and durable products. In addition, DBI will demonstrate that fire safety requirements and technology need not be a hindrance to the spread of bio-based and circular products in Denmark or globally.

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Anders Dragsted

Project Manager

Christian Fundby Schou
Head of Advanced Product Development
+45 61 97 24 50
csj@dbigroup.dk



ReDoor - Path to Reuse and Take-back of Fire Doors

With stricter CO2 requirements for new construction and a new law on selective demolition that came into effect in the summer of 2024, there are now even more reasons to invest heavily in reuse within the construction industry. Reusing fire doors can be a way to achieve significant resource savings - both in terms of materials and economically.
Project lead
Lea Sandalgård Knudsen
Innovation Consultant

Phone: +45 50 80 96 27
E-mail: lkn@dbigroup.dk
The project started in September 2024 Read more

BioFacades:UpHigh

The BioFacades:UpHigh project aims to push the boundaries of how high we can construct facades using wood and other biobased materials in Denmark.
Project lead
Asmus Haastrup
Research Consultant

Phone: +45 50 80 65 25
E-mail: aha@dbigroup.dk
The project runs from November 2022 to Q1 2025. Read more

Wood:UpHigh

Future qualified fire protection solutions for biobased multi-story construction
Project lead
Christen Kjer-Hansen
Project Manager

Phone: +45 50 80 65 59
E-mail: ckh@dbigroup.dk
The project runs from the 1st quarter of 2022 to the 4th quarter of 2023. Read more

Spireprojekt: Enhancing the use of orientation fire tests - A path to easy demonstration of sustainable building materials.

According to Section 8.7.b, c, and d of BR18 (Building Regulations 2018), it is possible to use alternative building products without a testing standard through indicative fire tests. Additionally, minor design modifications of classified building products are also permitted.
Project lead
Asmus Haastrup
Research Consultant

Phone: +45 50 80 65 25
E-mail: aha@dbigroup.dk
The project ran from March 2022 to March 2023. Read more

Spireprojekt: Upcycling Orangery with reused timber elements to promote community in housing associations or public institutions

When using recycled materials, there is a lack of documentation regarding fire safety that authorities can rely on when granting approvals in construction projects.
The project ran from March 2022 until March 2023. Read more

Spireprojekt: New knowledge on biobased and fire-safe constructions for architects and contractors in the construction Industry.

More and more construction projects are emerging in urban landscapes in recent years, but the lack of knowledge and experience creates a reluctance to work with bio-based materials.
Project lead
Asmus Haastrup
Research Consultant

Phone: +45 50 80 65 25
E-mail: aha@dbigroup.dk
The project will ran from February 2022 to February 2023. Read more

Invitation to Participate in a Development Project on Wood Facades with Sustainable Fire Properties

A new project aims to introduce new technologies, services, and standards through the examination of the effects of aging on wood facades treated with fire retardants.
Project lead
Simon Sköld
Research Consultant

Phone: +45 50 80 65 20
E-mail: ssk@dbigroup.dk
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Development of New Innovative Impregnation Technology

A new project will investigate and document the effectiveness of a new impregnation technology.
Project lead
Frederik Kruse
Project Manager

Phone: +45 50 80 65 33
E-mail: fkr@dbigroup.dk
The project is scheduled to run from September 2021 to September 2022. Read more

Demonstration Project: Wood Replaces Mineral Wool

Sustainable construction often leads to unconventional solutions, which can result in the building being classified as fire class 3 or 4. The project has investigated how to make more sustainable structures meet the fire safety requirements of BR-18 and maintain a fire class 2 rating for the project.
Project lead
Claus Langhoff
Project Manager

Phone: +45 20 10 90 15
E-mail: cll@dbigroup.dk
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Thatched Building Facades for The Green Transition - Co2-Neutral Fireproofing of Vertical Thatched Facades

Thatched facades are considered environmentally friendly but less favorable in case of fire. In collaboration with institutions like CINARK at the Royal Academy, the School of Architecture, DBI is investigating whether clay, lime, or other mineral-based natural materials can be used to impregnate and fireproof the sustainable facades.
Project lead
Robert Firkic
Head of Advanced Fire Testing

Phone: +45 50 80 78 34
E-mail: rfi@dbigroup.dk
The project ran from June to May 2022. Read more

Sustainable Housing Concept Based on Plastic Waste

The focus in future construction will be characterized by new biobased or circular solutions. Some waste types, such as plastic, have a relatively low recycling rate and thus have great potential for upcycling.
Project lead
Frederik Kruse
Project Manager

Phone: +45 50 80 65 33
E-mail: fkr@dbigroup.dk
The project ran from October 2021 to March 2022. Read more

Demonstration Project on Recycling Wind Turbine Blades for Sunshades on Future High-Rise Buildings

Wind turbines are an important source of CO2-neutral energy, but disposal poses challenges as there are currently no methods for large-scale recycling of glass fiber material mixed with epoxy. The project aims to explore the possibility of recycling wind turbines in construction.
Project lead
Robert Firkic
Head of Advanced Fire Testing

Phone: +45 50 80 78 34
E-mail: rfi@dbigroup.dk
The project ran from June to the end of 2021. Read more
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