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Construction Inspection Services and Field Testing

Construction Inspection Services

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SOCOTEC delivers Construction Inspection Services and Field Testing nationwide, supporting projects from early works through closeout, backed by accredited laboratories, certified inspectors, and recognized industry certifications.

What is Construction Inspection?

Construction inspection ensures that materials, workmanship, and processes meet design specifications, building codes, and safety standards throughout your project, reducing risk, protecting asset value, and ensuring quality assurance throughout the construction lifecycle.

Our team of certified inspectors and technicians combines construction materials testing, engineering, and third-party inspections, providing reliable inspection reports that owners, builders, and public agencies can trust.

Talk to our experts

Mark REESER

Principal / Director of Construction Services

mreeser@ninyoandmoore.com +1 (858) 576-1000

Ken MANSIR

Principal Engineer

kmansir@ninyoandmoore.com +1 (858) 576-1000

Why Choose SOCOTEC?

Certified Construction Inspectors

Our teams are certified by the International Code Council (ICC) and other recognized organizations, including ACI (American Concrete Institute), AWS (American Welding Society), ASNT (American Society of Non-Destructive Testing), CMTT (Concrete Masonry Testing Technician), and more.

Nationwide Network

Our teams support projects in major U.S. markets such as Washington, California, Arizona, Texas, Massachusetts, and New York, understanding local regulations, environmental conditions, and building codes specific to your area.

Comprehensive Construction Site Inspection Services

SOCOTEC ensures Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) throughout the entire construction lifecycle. Our inspection and testing services are designed to meet your specific needs, whether you're breaking ground on a new residential development or maintaining critical infrastructure.

Our field testing capabilities provide real-time data directly at your construction site, ensuring materials and installation meet specifications:

Concrete testing: Slump, air content, compressive strength, temperature monitoring
Soil and aggregate testing: Density, moisture content, gradation, bearing capacity
Asphalt testing: Mix design verification, temperature control, compaction, density analysis
Steel and welding verification: Visual inspection, non-destructive testing
Masonry testing: Mortar consistency, block sampling, grout placement monitoring
Percolation and drainage testing
Real-time inspection reports available on-site within 24 hours

SOCOTEC operates fully equipped mobile laboratories that bring state-of-the-art testing equipment directly to the construction site. Supervised by registered professional engineers, or mobile labs services support fast-track projects and enhance quality assurance for contractors and owners managing tight schedules.

MORE ABOUT OUR LAB TESTS

Our construction monitoring services include comprehensive geotechnical evaluations:

Soil classification and identification
Compaction and density testing using nuclear gauge and sand cone methods
Foundation inspections and subgrade evaluations
Earthwork and fill placement monitoring
Slope stability monitoring and settlement analysis
Deep foundation testing (drilled shafts and piles)
Corrosion potential analysis for foundation systems
Materials compliance sampling and laboratory testing

SOCOTEC supports infrastructure inspection services and pavement inspection programs with advanced equipment and experienced inspectors.

Asphalt production and paving inspection
Concrete pavement inspection
Ride quality analysis: IRI, MRI, RN, and PI statistics
High-speed and lightweight inertial profilers (AASHTO R56/R57 certified)
Pavement thickness verification and core sampling
Forensic inspection for distressed pavement evaluation
Performance and stability testing for roadways and runways

Our construction site inspection services include structural integrity verification and nondestructive testing:

Weld inspections: Visual, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, and liquid penetrant testing
Bolted connection inspection: Skidmore-Wilhelm and torque wrench evaluations per AISC standards
Coating inspections: Paint adhesion and thickness testing for structural steel and fireproofing
Fabrication and on-site assembly monitoring

SOCOTEC conducts quality assurance inspections at concrete production facilities, for concrete used in new construction:

Verification of approved materials and sources
Aggregate moisture content, gradation, and fineness modulus testing
Batch weight correction verification
Water-cementitious materials ratio calculations
Real-time production monitoring and compliance reporting

We provide special inspections for private and public construction projects in accordance with the International Building Code (IBC), local codes, and jurisdictional requirements.

Earthwork, grading, and fill placement verification
Structural steel, welding, and bolting inspections
Fireproofing, firestopping, and coating inspections
Post-installed anchor and adhesive anchor inspections
Reinforced concrete and Pre-stressed concrete
Reinforced masonry
Roofing

MORE ABOUT OUR SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

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Industries and Projects We Serve

SOCOTEC supports the entire construction ecosystem for buildings and infrastructure, working with owners, builders, developers, engineers, and public agencies across diverse markets.

Residential and home developments
Commercial and mixed-use buildings
Education, healthcare, and institutional facilities
Industrial and mission-critical assets
Highways, bridges, and transportation corridors
Airports and transit facilities
Public works and utility infrastructure
Roadway paving programs
Airport runways and taxiways
Parking facilities and industrial pavements

Construction Materials Testing and Inspection Projects

Gemini Solar and Storage Project, NV
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Oakvale Road Realignment, CA
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Davis Aqueduct Parallel Pipeline, UT
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Nationwide Coverage and Local Expertise

From West to East and North to South, SOCOTEC combines national reach with experienced local inspection teams. Our inspectors understand regional regulations, climate conditions, and agency requirements, ensuring consistent quality assurance and reliable inspection reports wherever your project is located.

Our field testing and construction inspection services are delivered across the United States, including Arizona, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Texas, Utah, Washington, and more. View our office map.