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Construction Materials Testing, Engineering and Petrographic Analysis

Ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance through quality materials testing and inspection services.

Who we are

SGS is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company

We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

SGS TEC Services

We are SGS North America, previously known as TEC Services before our acquisition in 2019. As an all-inclusive materials testing laboratory and engineering and consulting firm, we’ve spent decades providing tailored testing and inspection services to a diverse range of clients—including material manufacturers, concrete producers, building owners, contractors, engineering firms, government agencies, and facility owners.

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Testing Capabilities

Wherever you operate, our expert scientists, geologists and engineers can support you with a range of construction materials testing and inspection services

Our testing laboratory provides support to our consulting and field inspection services, while providing forensic and testing services to our clients worldwide. We work closely with ASTM in the development of test methods, testing guidelines, and specifications.

Laboratory Testing

Certified structural, metallurgical, concrete, geological and materials engineers assess, investigate and develop solutions for structures of all sizes and complexities.  These evaluations include both destructive and non-destructive testing. Non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, including Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Impact Echo, Pulse Velocity, and Half Cell Potential, play a crucial role in evaluating the condition and integrity of structures. These techniques provide valuable insights into potential defects, corrosion, and the overall health of various construction materials. Here’s a summary of each method and their applications:

Engineering & Consulting

Our team of experienced geologists and petrographers specializes in providing tailored solutions for the construction industry. We understand the unique challenges you face and can offer expert guidance to help you select and optimize your building materials effectively. SGS TEC Services offers in-depth petrographic analysis to characterize and evaluate the properties of your construction materials. From aggregates, concrete, repair materials, and mortars, we provide detailed assessments of mineralogy, grain size, porosity, durability, and more. Our analysis empowers you to make informed decisions and select materials that meet or exceed industry standards

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Why Us

We support completion of your construction projects on time and in compliance with the relevant quality standards 

Advanced Testing Methods

Team of Certified Professional Experts

Customer Centric Consulting

There is no construction problem too complex, material too sensitive, or regulation too demanding for our team to take on. Our state-of-the-art facility leverages industry-leading technologies to deploy advanced testing methods for the analysis of your samples. At the same time, our team possesses the full range of academic and industry certifications to offer solutions for your complex testing requirements. Our team includes active members of the ACI, ASTM, ICRI, FRCA, ASCE and SWRI including current or past committee members, committee chairs, board members, and presidents of local and national chapters.  As a full-service provider, our engineering teams work closely with you to ensure that optimal recommendations and solutions are offered when challenges arise with respect to your products, materials, and structures. Delivering accuracy and quality goes hand in hand with entrusting your critical samples and structures to us.

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