About Us

Company Profile

The Lab (Asia) Limited is an independent firm specializing in materials testing, inspection, consulting, and innovation solution, serving the construction and related industries. Headquartered in Hong Kong with branch offices in Macau and Zhuhai, The Lab supports major public and private infrastructure projects, including the Hong Kong Airport Authority’s third runway, and operates one of the largest onsite construction laboratories staffed by over 300 experts. In 2021, The Lab became a wholly owned subsidiary of SGS Group.

The Lab is committed to delivering best-in-class solutions and driving innovation in construction materials. Its comprehensive services include a wide range of testing for various construction and environmental materials, implementation of advanced automation systems within its testing processes, and IoT solutions for monitoring site environments, structural integrity, and project conditions—customizable to meet clients’ evolving needs. The company is dedicated to providing precise and efficient services to all stakeholders, supporting and facilitating the successful development of their projects.

Core Values

The Lab (Asia) Limited is dedicated to delivering best-in-class construction material solutions, covering wide-ranging testing, inspection and monitoring services for different kinds of construction and environmental materials. We focus on providing precise and efficient services for builders and contractors and committed to assist and facilitate their project development process.

Milestone

2010

The Lab has been established in 2010 in Hong Kong

2014

Branch establishment in Macau & Dongguan

2015

Became Approved Suppliers of Materials and Specialist Contractors for public work under the Development Bureau

2018

Became the Direct Testing Contractor under Hong Kong Housing Authority

2019

Awarded a contract to support the construction of the Third Runway and launched one of the largest onsite labs

2021

Became a wholly owned subsidiary of the SGS Group following the initial acquisition of a minority stake in 2016

2023

Branch in Zhuhai became CMA accredited laboratory

Qualification
  • HOKLAS Certificate of Accreditation (Construction Materials)
  • HOKLAS Certificate of Accreditation (Calibration Services)
  • HOKLAS Certificate of Accreditation (Environmental Testing)
  • HKIAS Certificate of Accreditation (Construction Products)
  • HKIAS Certificate of Accreditation (Indoor Air Quality Inspection)
  • IAS Certificate of Accreditation (Construction Material Testing)
  • HKCAS Certificate of Accreditation (Product Certification)
  • HKCAS Certificate of Accreditation (Quality Management System Certification)
  • EPD Registered Asbestos Laboratory
  • NEBB Certified Laboratory for Cleanroom Performance Testing
  • Approved Suppliers of Materials and Specialist Contractors for Public Works – Specialist Operations for Highway Structure (Class IV) Category
  • Testing and Certification Manpower Development Corporate Award – Platinum Award 2023-2024
  • Environmental Management System certified to ISO 14001:2015
  • Occupational Health & Safety Management System certified to ISO 45001:2018

 

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