Construction Materials Testing Laboratory

Advanced Testing Materials for Construction

At SOCOTEC, our Construction Materials Testing Laboratory plays a critical role in supporting safe, sustainable, and high-performing construction projects. From concrete, asphalt, masonry, steel or soil testing, our in-house materials testing lab ensures that your project is built on a foundation of verified strength and quality.

With recognized accreditations from major regulatory and industry bodies, we deliver accurate, timely, and trusted materials testing solutions that help clients meet regulatory compliance, design requirements, and performance goals across every stage of a build.

Whether you're developing a new building, industrial facility, or infrastructure project, understanding how construction materials perform under stress, over time, and in diverse environmental conditions is essential. Our expert technicians, engineers, and consultants provide comprehensive testing and inspection services that empower project teams to make informed, confident decisions.

Talk to our experts

Alexis SCHLESSINGERMAN

Director, Special Inspections

alexis.schlessingerman@socotec.us +1 212 730 8915

John Rivera

Principal

john.rivera@socotec.us +1 516 918 2981

Comprehensive Testing Services for Construction Projects

SOCOTEC offers a wide range of construction materials testing services tailored to the unique needs of architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and public agencies. Our laboratory services include:

Concrete core testing
Concrete mix design
Windsor probe testing for in-place concrete strength assessment
Compressive strength testing
Concrete durability testing using rapid freeze-thaw cabinets
Permeability testing for overlays, piles, and seawater-exposed structures
Cement analysis
Flexural test
Petrographic analysis
Splitting tensile strength

Masonry prism testing
Mortar and grout testing
Brick absorption, compression, moisture testing
Concrete block and CMU testing

Sieve analysis
Absorption
Durability
Specific gravity
Sand equivalent

Standard and modified Proctor tests
Soil classification and compaction testing
Soil analysis

Asphalt content and compaction
Mix design validation
Marshall and Hveem stability testing

Steel coupon testing
Rockwell hardness test
Tensile testing
Rebar testing and mapping (including GPR and ferro scanning)
Structural steel and reinforcing steel inspections
High-strength bolt testing
Welding and connection testing
Fireproofing density test

Anchor pull testing
Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) for subsurface analysis
Roof tile and fireproofing material testing
Roofing

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Accredited, Certified, and Trusted

Quality and compliance are core to our operations. Our construction materials testing laboratories are recognized by multiple regulatory and oversight organizations, reinforcing our commitment to excellence.

SOCOTEC and its subsidiaries operate fully accredited laboratory services recognized by national and local organizations for our commitment to quality. Our laboratories have been accredited or regularly inspected by:

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA)
AASHTO Accreditation Program (AAP)
AASHTO Materials Reference Laboratory (AMRL)
Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL)
New York City Department of Buildings (NYCDOB)
Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Division of the State Architect (DSA)
Cities of Henderson, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, North Las Vegas, San Diego, Tucson
Clark County
International Code Council (ICC)
Northwest Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (NAQTC)
Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT)

Our professional engineers and materials testing technicians are certified by various organizations including:

American Concrete Institute (ACI)
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)

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State-of-the-Art Testing Capabilities and Equipment

We operate multiple fully licensed materials testing laboratories across the United States, each designed for maximum accuracy and operational efficiency. Our significant investment in robust infrastructure ensures precision in every test we perform

Humidity- and temperature-controlled curing rooms for optimal sample storage conditions
High-capacity testing machines suitable for a wide range of material types and loads
Dedicated soils and aggregate room equipped for specialized analysis and mix design
A top-tier freeze-thaw cabinet for durability testing
Concrete batching facilities for developing custom high-strength mixes
On-site mobile laboratories to meet project specifications, expedite results, and support remote or complex job sites.
Regularly calibrated equipment traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

This comprehensive testing environment allows us to conduct a variety of tests under controlled conditions, simulate field environments, and produce reliable, repeatable results.

Need precise, reliable testing for your construction materials?

Get trusted results with SOCOTEC’s laboratory services.