Other departments

Scope of activities

The Department of Publishing and Scientific Information conducts comprehensive information activities covering the fields of civil engineering, road and bridge construction, materials technology, road and bridge machinery, geotechnics, traffic engineering, and economics in road and bridge engineering. The department also manages the Institute’s library.

Responsibilities of the department

The responsibilities of the department include:

• collecting, developing, processing and providing access to primary, secondary and derivative information materials concerning road and bridge engineering,

• disseminating and popularizing achievements of science, technology and economics related to the sector,

• meeting information needs in this field,

• selling Institute publications,

• providing document reproduction and binding services for the Institute.

Areas of activity

The department conducts the following activities:

• library services,

• documentation services,

• information services,

• publishing activities,

• printing and reprographic services.

Scope of activities

The Technical Assessment Unit supports the construction sector by coordinating national and European technical assessments and recommendations. Experts prepare formal and legal documentation, cooperate with experts and organizations within EOTA, maintain registers, and ensure the highest quality of product assessment procedures.

Scope of activities

The Technical Assessment Unit is a department of the Road and Bridge Research Institute that provides services in the field of:

National Technical Assessments (KOT)

• coordinates and supervises procedures concerning National Technical Assessments conducted at IBDiM,

• provides formal handling of procedures related to National Technical Assessments,

• cooperates with IBDiM technical experts in the assessment of construction products and the preparation of IBDiM National Technical Assessments,

• prepares IBDiM National Technical Assessments from the formal, legal and editorial perspective,

• maintains and publishes the register of issued and withdrawn IBDiM National Technical Assessments,

• monitors the continuous compliance of IBDiM with the requirements imposed on technical assessment bodies in regulations concerning construction products,

• participates in the Technical Council for National Technical Assessments.

European Technical Assessments (ETA)

• coordinates and supervises procedures concerning European Technical Assessments (ETA) conducted at IBDiM, including the development of European Assessment Documents (EAD),

• provides formal handling of procedures concerning European Technical Assessments,

• cooperates with IBDiM technical experts in the assessment of construction products and the preparation of European Technical Assessments,

• prepares European Technical Assessments and European Assessment Documents from the formal, legal and editorial perspective,

• coordinates within IBDiM the EOTA consultation process regarding ETAs and EADs developed by other Technical Assessment Bodies,

• cooperates with the European Organisation for Technical Assessment (EOTA) and other European Technical Assessment Bodies,

• participates in the EOTA Technical Board.

Technical Recommendations (RT)

• coordinates and supervises procedures concerning IBDiM Technical Recommendations,

• provides formal handling of procedures related to IBDiM Technical Recommendations,

• cooperates with IBDiM technical experts in the assessment of construction products and the preparation of IBDiM Technical Recommendations,

• prepares IBDiM Technical Recommendations from the formal, legal and editorial perspective,

• maintains and publishes the register of granted and withdrawn IBDiM Technical Recommendations.

Scope of activities

The Product Certification Department conducts modern, accredited certification of construction products. Experts assess compliance within systems 1, 1+ and 2+, issue national certificates and support manufacturers while ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety.

Certification of Construction Products

The Certification of Construction Products – Road and Bridge Research Institute is a product certification body accredited by the Polish Centre for Accreditation. The current Accreditation Certificate No. AC 052 of 19.07.2021 confirms that the certification body meets the requirements of the standard PN-EN ISO/IEC 17065:2013-03 “Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services.”

IBDiM obtained accreditation as a product certification body for the first time in 1998, when the accrediting body was the Polish Centre for Testing and Certification. Until 2015, the basis for accreditation was the standard PN-EN 45011:2000 “General requirements for bodies operating product certification systems.”

Documents

• Accreditation certificate of the product certification body No. AC 052

• Scope of accreditation of the product certification body

• Impartiality policy

• Accreditation of the Road and Bridge Research Institute in the field of conformity assessment under Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 (CPR)

• Scope of notification

• Notification of the Road and Bridge Research Institute in the field of conformity assessment under Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 (CPR)

Certification of construction products

IBDiM performs certification of products for compliance with the requirements of standards and national technical assessments. Certification is carried out within the mandatory area in systems of assessment and verification of constancy of performance 1, 1+ and 2+ described in:

• Regulation of the Minister of Infrastructure and Construction of 17 November 2016 on the methods of declaring the performance of construction products and the method of marking them with the construction mark (Journal of Laws of 2016, item 1966, as amended),

• Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing Council Directive 89/106/EEC (Official Journal of the European Union L 88 of 4.4.2011),

• Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 568/2014 of 18 February 2014 amending Annex V to Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 regarding the assessment and verification of constancy of performance of construction products (Official Journal of the European Union L 157 of 27.5.2014).

Clients applying for a national certificate of constancy of performance / certificate of constancy of performance (certification according to systems 1 and 1+) or a national certificate of conformity of factory production control / certificate of conformity of factory production control (certification according to system 2+) are invited to review the information document “Certification Rules.”

Scope of activities

The Promotion Department supports the development and image of the Institute by organizing conferences, seminars and training sessions, designing promotional materials, visualizing scientific work, managing the website and social media, cooperating with media, scientific and administrative institutions, and coordinating the Institute’s event patronage.

Areas of activity

• organization of scientific and technical conferences, seminars, meetings and similar events,

• design, editing and distribution of informational and promotional materials,

• visualization of the Institute’s research and scientific work,

• presentation of the Institute’s activities during various events (including fairs and exhibitions),

• promotion of the Institute on the web (thematic portals, social media),

• editing and updating the Institute’s website,

• editing and updating the Public Information Bulletin,

• cooperation with national scientific, economic and administrative institutions,

• cooperation with the media (press, online portals, radio, television),

• coordination of matters related to granting the Institute’s patronage for organized events.

Scope of activities

The Project Management Department supports employees in the preparation and implementation of national and international projects. It coordinates project applications, conducts consultations, maintains project records and settlements, cooperates with international organizations, and coordinates the Institute’s participation in research projects and scientific networks.

Main areas of activity

• coordinating work related to the preparation of applications for projects financed from foreign and national funds,

• preparing project applications from the formal perspective,

• providing ongoing information to IBDiM employees about opportunities to participate in projects,

• running a consultation point within IBDiM regarding rules for participation in international and national projects,

• maintaining records of projects implemented with foreign funds and national complementary funds,

• project administration, settlements and reporting – monitoring the use of grants and preparing financial reports in cooperation with the Accounting Department,

• implementing cooperation between the Institute and international organizations and associations in the road and bridge sector,

• coordinating IBDiM’s participation in international research projects and scientific networks,

• supporting the Promotion Department in conducting promotional activities.

Scope of activities

The Finance Department is responsible for comprehensive accounting, payroll and cash settlements, as well as financial control of all activities of the Institute. It ensures the reliability and compliance of financial settlements with applicable regulations, supports effective budget management, and provides timely financial reporting.

Scope of activities

The Human Resources and Organizational Department is responsible for comprehensive support of the Institute’s employees, including personnel matters, recruitment, working time records, remuneration, training and employee development. It ensures proper organization of work, compliance with labour law regulations, and the efficient functioning of the Institute’s administrative structures.

Scope of activities

The Administration Department ensures comprehensive management of buildings and facilities, maintenance of surrounding areas, implementation of investments and renovations, vehicle fleet and transport services, material and technical supply, as well as warehouse, correspondence and maintenance workshop services, ensuring the efficient functioning of the Institute.

Areas of activity

• administration of IBDiM buildings and facilities,

• maintenance of areas surrounding IBDiM buildings,

• investments and renovation works,

• vehicle fleet management and transport services,

• material, technical and office supply,

• dispatch of correspondence and parcels,

• warehouse management,

• operation of the vehicle workshop,

• operation of the mechanical and maintenance workshop.

Scope of activities

The IT Department is responsible for the development, maintenance and security of the Institute’s IT systems. It provides technical support, network and server administration, software development, and the implementation of modern digital technologies supporting the work of the entire Institute.