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An International Directory of Building Research Organizations (1989) / Chapter Skim
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Pages 123-126

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From page 123...
... PRIMARY WORK: Undertakes research dealing with the manufacture and use of concrete products, provides technical assistance, disseminates information, trains engineers and technicians, performs quality control and standardization through AFNOR (French quality mark) , and prepares codes of practice.
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From page 124...
... PRIMARY WORK: Provides fundamental and applied studies to improve the knowledge of wood materials; undertakes standardization and quality control activities; manages the French standard (NF) mark and CTB quality labels; provides technical support to industry, links to international organizations, and documentation of information.
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From page 125...
... PUBLIC WORKS RESEARCH LABORATORY (LCPC) 58 boulevard Lefebvre 75732 Paris Cedex 15 CONTACT: Jean Frances Coste, Director MISSION: To serve as central laboratory for roads, structures, bridges, civil engineering materials, and the environment.
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... PRIMARY WORK Aids professionals to conceive quality projects, value the qualitative content of the projects before definitive construction, allow improvement, deliver Quality Label, and provide consumer information on quality housing. SOURCE OF FINANCES: Profits.
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  • stimulate innovation
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  • concrete products
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  • wood products
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