Materials Inspection and Testing

Our unique project management strategy emphasizes effective communication with on-site construction supervisors to ensure that the required tests and inspections are performed in a timely and cost-effective manner. Because of our commitment to providing superior client service, resolution of project issues can be accomplished without compromising work quality or schedule.

Technicon Engineering Services, Inc., has full service laboratories for providing all phases of materials testing. Our equipment is kept up-to-date and properly calibrated for accurate test results.


The success of any project depends on both the technical expertise and the management skill of the project staff. Technicon Engineering Services, Inc., staff have significant expertise in all aspects of materials testing and inspections projects. From our strategically located offices, we are able to respond to the needs of our clients throughout California. Technicon Engineering Services, Inc., maintains a staff of highly qualified and experienced inspectors to support the quality control requirements of each project. Our inspectors are certified by both local and national agencies in numerous disciplines, and have extensive experience working with applicable building codes and specifications. The experience and diversity of our staff provides our clients a convenient single source for all testing and inspection needs.

Technicon offers the following Testing and Inspections Services:

Materials Testing

  • Compressive Strength Tests of Concrete, Mortar, and Grout
  • Flexural Strength Determinations of Concrete
  • Complete Aggregate Quantitative/Qualitative Testing
  • Selected Asphaltic Concrete Testing
  • Selected Masonry Unit Qualitative Testing
  • Mix Designs for Asphaltic Concrete, Concrete, Grout, Gunite, Mortar, and Shotcrete
  • Fully-Equipped ASTM C1077-87 Laboratory

    Structural Steel

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  • Shop and Field Welding Inspection
  • Structural Steel Testing
  • Welder Qualification Testing
  • Weld Procedure Qualification Testing
  • Machining of Test Specimens
  • High-Strength Bolt Testing
  • High-Strength Bolt Tension Inspection
  • Nondestructive Inspection of Structures and Components

    Special Inspections

  • Construction Observation
  • ICBO Special Inspections
  • Forensic Investigations of Construction Failures