The Institute for Transport Sciences and Quality Control in Building – Közlekedéstudományi és Építésügyi Minőségellenőrző Intézet – (KTI) is a budgetary body, 100% owned by the Hungarian State. It is one of the research bases of the Ministry of Construction and Transport. It incorporates the former Non-profit Company for Transport Sciences and the former Non-profit Company for Quality Control and Innovation in Building (ÉMI).

KTI – with its total research activity – plays a significant role among transport and construction research institutes in Hungary and within Europe as well. Its highly qualified experts enjoy national and international acclaim, which is reflected by the successful projects of recent years and the extensive partnerships of the Institute. KTI’s partners come from both the public and private sector. The institute operates nationwide, with its headquarters in Budapest and regional facilities across Hungary.

ÉMI merged into KTI on 1^st January 2026 with its expertise securing high quality of the implementation and installations of the construction sector. Following the integration of ÉMI, KTI carries out building technical assessment, testing, certification and quality control activities within its organisational structure. KTI’s activities in the field of construction and building products cover the full scope of technical assessment and conformity evaluation. The institute participates in the conformity assessment and certification of construction products, performs laboratory testing and first type testing, and supports manufacturers in the development of building materials, products and technologies. Through expert advice, consultancy and training, KTI assists companies active in the construction sector. The institute also contributes to the preparation of technical regulations and professional guidelines.

The KTI’s scope of activities covers the whole transport sector, i.e. passenger transport, freight transport and infrastructure development together; and rail, road, water and air transport modes through horizontal elements such as transport safety, environmental protection, energy use in transport and the use of smart technologies.

Through its designated bodies, KTI participates in relevant European and international professional networks related to technical assessment, testing and research in the construction and transport sector.