Construction Materials Testing & Inspection

ATC provides systematic testing and inspection services to assure construction materials used by the contractor meet quality specifications. Whether your project is simple or complex, ATC has the quality control expertise to meet your specific needs. We routinely provide assistance in the construction of foundations, highways, railroads, dams, bridges, towers, building, airports, industrial plants, water supply and sewage treatment facilities, dock and waterway facilities, power plants and many other construction projects. ATC works with architects, engineers, owners and project participants throughout each phase of the project – from feasibility/planning, design development, construction and fabrication, and post-construction operations. These services may be conducted in the laboratory, fabricating plant or at your construction site and include:

Preconstruction Planning

Materials selection, evaluation and location
Materials evaluation for renovation
Structural testing for renovation
Roof testing and evaluation
Asbestos consultation

Preconstruction Design Development

Specification review and recommendations
Concrete specifications recommendations
aggregate evaluation
Quality control parameters
Testing cost estimates
Vendor and contractor selection

Vibration & Blast Monitoring

Contractor Monitoring

Construction & Fabrication

Construction Testing & Inspection

Compacted earth fill

Soils and aggregates

Asphalt mix design and quality control

Concrete mix design and quality control

Post-tension concrete

Footings and foundations

Pipe and tile

Block and Brick

Structural Steel (shop and field)

Structural wood

Fire-Proofing

Floor Flatness & Levelness

Roof Inspection, Testing & Evaluation

Infrared Surveys

Nuclear gauge surveys

Electrical capacitance surveys

Repair, replacement, maintenance

Non-destructive Testing/Inspection

Concrete in-place

Slab and wall thickness

Reinforcing steel locations

Ultrasonic

Magnetic particle

Dye penetration

Radiography

Building Envelope Quality Assurance

Reviews

Approved Shop Drawings

Specifications

Submittals

Site Observations

Balcony & Corridor Waterproofing

Exterior Unit Doors

General Interior

Metal Stud Walls

Windows

Post-Construction & Operations

Threshold Inspections

Examination/Testing of In-Place Materials

Ultrasonic

Infrared

Sonic emissions

Building audits

Fire damage investigation

Roof moisture analysis

Structural load tests

Failure investigation and consultation

Expert Testimony

Nuclear Quality Assurance

Audits
Programs
Quality Control

Water Intrusion Inspections for Building Interiors

To learn more about how ATC resources can help you, view our project profiles, or contact us today to discuss your specific requirements.