Testing & Special Inspection Services
Special Inspection Services That Build with Confidence
At SOCOTEC, our Testing & Special Inspection services are designed to ensure that construction projects meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and structural integrity. With decades of experience, a multidisciplinary team of qualified inspectors, and a relentless commitment to excellence, we deliver reliable and results-driven inspections tailored to each project’s unique requirements.
We offer advanced special inspections and testing, construction materials laboratory testing, nondestructive testing, forensic services, and pre-construction monitoring, with unmatched precision and care—so you can focus on building with confidence.
From new construction and renovations to complex structural rehabilitations, SOCOTEC provides specialized inspections that safeguard building performance and public safety—while helping clients maintain compliance with stringent building code requirements.
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Our Special Inspection Services
Our Scope
Trusted Inspection Firm in Construction
Whether you're constructing major projects like high-rise towers, rehabilitating historic buildings, or renovating complex fit-outs, SOCOTEC delivers the third-party inspection services you need to ensure compliance, durability, and life safety at every stage.
We offer comprehensive special inspections and testing services across a broad range of materials, mechanical systems, and architectural components. Our expertise covers critical structural elements such as concrete, masonry, structural steel, welding, fireproofing, wood, and more, ensuring every material used meets the highest standards of quality and compliance. We also inspect essential systems and finishes, including building envelope, energy code, mechanical systems, sprinkler, standpipe, emergency power, and heating systems, to verify performance, durability, and code adherence.
Structural, mechanical, civil, and geotechnical inspections are a core focus, supporting a wide range of projects including:
- New core & shell buildings
- Building restoration, repairs and modernization
- Inspections for fit-outs and occupied pre-war buildings
No matter the scope or complexity, we adapt to your timeline, align with your goals, and act as an integrated member of your project team. As a trusted special inspection partner, we provide both the technical accuracy and human insight necessary to bring your vision to life—safely and successfully.
Whether you're constructing major projects like high-rise towers, rehabilitating historic buildings, or renovating complex fit-outs, SOCOTEC delivers the third-party inspection services you need to ensure compliance, durability, and life safety at every stage.
We offer comprehensive special inspections and testing services across a broad range of materials, mechanical systems, and architectural components. Our expertise covers critical structural elements such as concrete, masonry, structural steel, welding, fireproofing, wood, and more, ensuring every material used meets the highest standards of quality and compliance. We also inspect essential systems and finishes, including building envelope, energy code, mechanical systems, sprinkler, standpipe, emergency power, and heating systems, to verify performance, durability, and code adherence.
Structural, mechanical, civil, and geotechnical inspections are a core focus, supporting a wide range of projects including:
- New core & shell buildings
- Building restoration, repairs and modernization
- Inspections for fit-outs and occupied pre-war buildings
No matter the scope or complexity, we adapt to your timeline, align with your goals, and act as an integrated member of your project team. As a trusted special inspection partner, we provide both the technical accuracy and human insight necessary to bring your vision to life—safely and successfully.
Our Experts
Special Inspectors You Can Trust
Our testing and special inspection team is managed and operated by professional engineers with over 50 years of industry experience. Backed by a highly trained staff of licensed engineers, field inspectors, certified technicians, and project managers, we offer extensive knowledge in all aspects of controlled inspections and tests.
Our qualified experts are certified through leading national organizations including:
- ACI (American Concrete Institute)
- AWS (American Welding Society)
- ICC (International Code Council)
- NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies)
Our inspectors are well-versed in the nuances of building codes, material standards, and local regulations, enabling us to provide precise, actionable insights that help drive project success.
Behind our field operations is an outstanding internal team that ensures seamless coordination, communication, and reporting. Together, our unified approach supports on-time delivery, minimized risk, and uncompromising quality.
Our testing and special inspection team is managed and operated by professional engineers with over 50 years of industry experience. Backed by a highly trained staff of licensed engineers, field inspectors, certified technicians, and project managers, we offer extensive knowledge in all aspects of controlled inspections and tests.
Our qualified experts are certified through leading national organizations including:
- ACI (American Concrete Institute)
- AWS (American Welding Society)
- ICC (International Code Council)
- NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies)
Our inspectors are well-versed in the nuances of building codes, material standards, and local regulations, enabling us to provide precise, actionable insights that help drive project success.
Behind our field operations is an outstanding internal team that ensures seamless coordination, communication, and reporting. Together, our unified approach supports on-time delivery, minimized risk, and uncompromising quality.
Clear Communication, Customized Planning
At SOCOTEC, testing and special inspections are more than a checklist—they’re a critical element in ensuring the safety and compliance of every construction project.
What sets our approach apart:
- Dedicated project managers oversee inspections from start to finish.
- Clear documentation and up-to-date reporting keep stakeholders informed.
- Non-conformances are tracked and communicated in real time, helping clients quickly resolve issues and avoid costly delays.
- Technology-enabled tools streamline data collection, management, and distribution.
Our clients rely on us not only for inspections, but for insight. With a collaborative, solution-driven mindset, we add value beyond compliance—helping construction teams make more informed decisions and stay one step ahead.
Accreditations & Affiliations
Commitment to Quality and Accredited Excellence
SOCOTEC and its subsidiaries operate fully accredited inspection, testing and laboratory services recognized by leading industry and government organizations for our commitment to quality.
Our accreditations and affiliations:
- Accredited by the A2LA and recognized as Class 1 Special Inspection Agency (SIA) by the New York City Department of Buildings (NYCDOB), to ensure construction standards as required in Chapter 17 of the International Building Code (IBC).
- Accredited by the International Accreditation Service (IAS). SOCOTEC was the first inspection agency in New York City to be accredited through IAS AC291 Special Inspection Agency Accreditation Program.
- Licensed laboratory for testing of soil, concrete, masonry, and more, certified by the NYCDOB.
As active contributors to NYC Building Code revision committees, we stay at the forefront of life safety standards, fire protection requirements, and structural regulations, ensuring our clients are never caught off-guard by changes in code or enforcement.
SOCOTEC and its subsidiaries operate fully accredited inspection, testing and laboratory services recognized by leading industry and government organizations for our commitment to quality.
Our accreditations and affiliations:
- Accredited by the A2LA and recognized as Class 1 Special Inspection Agency (SIA) by the New York City Department of Buildings (NYCDOB), to ensure construction standards as required in Chapter 17 of the International Building Code (IBC).
- Accredited by the International Accreditation Service (IAS). SOCOTEC was the first inspection agency in New York City to be accredited through IAS AC291 Special Inspection Agency Accreditation Program.
- Licensed laboratory for testing of soil, concrete, masonry, and more, certified by the NYCDOB.
As active contributors to NYC Building Code revision committees, we stay at the forefront of life safety standards, fire protection requirements, and structural regulations, ensuring our clients are never caught off-guard by changes in code or enforcement.
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When you outsource testing and special inspections to SOCOTEC, you gain a dependable partner who’s invested in your success. Whether you’re building from the ground up or modernizing an existing structure, trust our special inspections team to bring precision, transparency, and consistency to every phase of construction.
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