As a technical authority based in Berlin, DIBt fulfils numerous public tasks in the field of construction on behalf of the 16 federal states and the Federation. The main objective of establishing the Institute was the creation of a central approval body for innovative and non-regulated construction products and techniques. The preparation of national technical approvals – and now also European Technical Assessments, construction technique permits and evaluations – is one of our core tasks to this date. Over the decades, however, many more have been added. As its responsibilities have grown, so has DIBt. Today, the Institute has approximately 220 employees. Furthermore, approx. 550 honorary experts from academia, testing facilities, the industry and administration advise us.