German Institute for Structural Engineering (Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik DIBt)

As a technical authority and service provider for the construction industry, the DIBt assumes numerous public tasks in the field of construction technology on behalf of the 16 federal states and the federal government. Its core tasks include the preparation of general building authority approvals, European technical assessments, type approvals and expert opinions; this ensures the safety of buildings and at the same time supports the development of new construction products and types. The DIBt is based in Berlin.