Construction Materials Testing

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING

Construction Materials Testing is NOVA Engineering and Environmental’s Largest Service Line.

Construction materials testing is one of the most critical services NOVA provides, as this testing confirms that all construction projects that NOVA is involved with are built with quality materials that will stand the test of time.

We provide full-service construction materials testing and consulting services utilizing our fully-accredited laboratories. Our services fall into three basic categories: Sampling, testing, and inspection.

Through our construction materials testing services, NOVA provides design teams and owners with critical information to evaluate the many or different aspects of their construction projects both during construction and throughout the useful life of the structure.

Materials that NOVA routinely inspects include:

Soil
Asphalt
Aggregates
Base materials
Concrete
Masonry
Structural steel
Fireproofing

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING

Construction Materials Testing is NOVA Engineering and Environmental’s Largest Service Line.

Materials that NOVA routinely inspects include:

Soil
Asphalt
Aggregates
Base materials
Concrete
Masonry
Structural steel
Fireproofing

Other inspection services we offer

Concrete and asphalt mix designs and mix verifications
Deep foundations installation observations (including piles and caissons)
Batch plant inspections
Pre and post-tensioned concrete
Non-destructive examinations of structural steel
Subgrade Remediation Recommendations
Pavement Section Testing
Value Engineering of Plans & Specifications

Mechanical
Electrical
Plumbing
Roofing
Pre-blast surveys & blast vibration recording
Threshold inspections

A SMALL PRICE FOR PEACE OF MIND

Testing and inspection services usually only take up about 1% of an overall construction budget. This cost is a small price to pay to know that the construction procedures and materials used are in accordance with building codes and project specifications.

We offer owners, architects, and general contractors the confidence that construction was completed as intended, and we decrease the likelihood of expensive post-construction repairs or unexpected maintenance.

NOVA’s laboratories are nationally accredited and inspected by organizations such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, AASHTO, and CMEC.

ASSESSMENT AND REMEDIAL CONSULTING

NOVA’s unbiased third-party services help identify problem areas. Our staff provides valuable recommendations for repair maintenance and budget estimates to help our clients plan and care for their facility’s new construction.

Key areas of focus include:

Perform due diligence/pre-purchase inspections, assessments, and evaluations
Conduct water intrusion investigations, which includes remedial repair plan development
Assess glass and glazing, roofing, and waterproofing system failures and develop remedial repair plans
Evaluate condition and failure of exterior wall cladding systems
Provide concept and design development and inspections for window replacement and building re-cladding
Provide expert witness consultant services