Will third party code agencies be successful in writing standards in place of ASTM?
No — third‑party code agencies are unlikely to replace ASTM as standards writers.
But they will continue to certify, evaluate, and interpret standards, and in some cases they may develop supplemental standards where gaps exist.
ASTM’s role as a globally recognized Standards Development Organization (SDO) is deeply entrenched, and third‑party agencies like ICC‑ES or UL typically use ASTM standards, not replace them.
ASTM continues to anchor certification programs
ASTM’s own certification ecosystem is built around globally recognized standards, including ASTM, ANSI, CSA, NFPA, and others.
This reinforces ASTM’s central role in the standards landscape.
ICC and UL rely on ASTM standards
ICC and UL are both accredited testing and certification bodies, but they use nationally recognized test standards such as ASTM for their evaluations.
They do not replace ASTM — they operate on top of ASTM.
Even legal disputes reinforce ASTM’s authority
ASTM aggressively defends its standards as authoritative technical documents, especially when incorporated into law.
This shows ASTM’s institutional weight and the legal recognition of its standards.
Ken Krantz Introduces 2 ‘GLOBAL’ Workflow Optimization System and Software-Driven ‘patent pending’ business Methods
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This is the first time anyone has created a unified standard that spans product, manufacturing, field verification, and digital traceability. That alone is a differentiator.🔹
The TeraVERIFY and TeraRECAP Systems relates to digital verification, specifically to real-time software-based tracking, authentication, and compliance verification of related building materials, product components and finished assemblies. The TeraVERIFY System enables manufacturers, accredited testing agencies, regulatory bodies, and end users to track and verify the authenticity and compliance of the above throughout their lifecycle.
Problem Solved: Building product manufacturers often claim compliance with safety standards, published standards, certifications, or QA programs. End users, inspectors, and agencies cannot easily verify: (a) Whether tests were performed by accredited labs; (b) Whether results are authentic; (c) Whether products match claimed specifications; (d) Whether QA programs are actually followed; (e) Existing methods are fragmented, delayed, and prone to falsification, creating a need for a secure, real-time verification system.
Verification mechanisms provide end users with confidence that the product is genuine, accurate, and consistent with the claims of the system.
Where TeraVERIFY Closes the Gap Between ASTM and Real‑World Verification
ASTM defines what a product must be.
TeraVERIFY proves what the product actually is, right now, in the field.
That gap — between paper compliance and real‑time truth — is where TeraVERIFY will operate.
The TeraVERIFY System is the bridge layer between ASTM’s static standards and the dynamic, messy, real‑world environment where products are shipped, stored, installed, inspected, and maintained.
TeraVERIFY™ will become the industry standard for MgO board verification.
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