Barnett Quality Control Services Inc

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About the firm

Barnett Quality Control Services Inc, operating as NOVA Services, provides environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and special inspection services throughout Southern California. Established in 2008, it supports projects from due diligence and pre-design through construction and post-construction. Its teams of engineers, geologists, and inspectors utilize advanced testing laboratories and integrated construction management technologies to deliver quality control, quality assurance, and precise analytical data.

Established
2008
Team
Small
Firm type
Geotechnical Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Materials Testing · Owner's Engineer

Credentials

AASHTO resource program · Caltrans Certified Lab · Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) · City of Los Angeles Certified Lab · City of San Diego Certified Lab · Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) Approved Lab · Division of the State Architect (DSA) Certified Lab · LA METRO CERTIFIED LABS · US Army Corps of Engineers Validated Lab

People

Danny BarnettPresident

Matthew CookPrincipal

David YoungProject Executive

David LewisSenior Vice President

Dave WozniakOperations Manager

Jesse ChristiansonVice President Operations - Orange County

Wail MokhtarRegional Geotechnical Manager

Paul KimPrincipal Geotechnical Engineer

Tom CanadyPrincipal Engineer

Gillian DeanSr. Geotechnical Engineer

Andrew NeuhausSr. Engineering Geologist

Capabilities

Environmental Services

Comprehensive environmental due diligence and site assessment services tailored to developers, investors, and lenders to identify and manage environmental risks.

  • Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
  • Phase II Environmental Site Assessment

Geotechnical Engineering

Geotechnical consulting, design, and field testing services spanning site investigation, analysis, and construction observation.

  • Preliminary Site Review
  • Geologic and Geotechnical Site Reconnaissance
  • Subsurface Exploration
  • In Situ and Laboratory Testing
  • Geologic Hazard and Fault Investigation
  • Settlement and Bearing Capacity Analysis
  • Liquefaction Analysis
  • Foundation Design
  • Slope Stability Analysis
  • Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
  • Groundwater, Seepage, and Dewatering Analysis
  • Earthwork and Grading Specification Preparation
  • Third Party Review
  • Grading Observation
  • Fill Evaluation and Selection
  • Groundwater Mitigation and Control
  • Field Observation of Geotechnical Elements
  • Geotechnical Performance Testing
  • Geotechnical Monitoring
  • Compaction Testing
  • Utility Trench Backfill
  • On-Site Geotechnical Remediation
  • Expert Testimony Litigation Support
  • Pavement and Building Distress and Condition Analysis

Special Inspections

Construction inspection services verifying compliance with plans, building codes, and structural safety requirements.

  • Reinforced Concrete
  • Post-Tensioned Concrete
  • Structural Masonry
  • Spray-Applied Fireproofing
  • Structural Steel and Bolting
  • Structural Welding
  • Pile Driving
  • Wood Framing
  • Roofing
  • Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
  • Strength of Materials Testing
  • Epoxy Anchors
  • Tagging and Sampling of Reinforcing Steel
  • Materials Sampling and Testing
  • Batch Plant Inspection
  • Bolt-Tension Testing
  • Proof Load Testing
  • Torque Testing
  • Fabric Reinforced Cementitious Matrix Testing
  • Wood Moisture Content Testing
  • Vapor Emission and Floor Flatness Testing
  • Fiber Reinforced Polymer Testing
  • Concrete Mix and Hot Mix Asphalt Design Review
  • DSA and HCAI Inspection

Materials Testing

Certified laboratory testing of concrete, asphalt, soils, and steel to verify quality and structural integrity.

  • Concrete and Hot Mix Asphalt Mix Designs
  • Field Density Testing of Compacted Asphaltic Pavement
  • Laboratory Determination of Density for Asphalt
  • Ignition Oven Determinations of Asphalt Binder Contents
  • Hveem Stability Determinations for Asphalt Concrete
  • Wet Track Abrasion
  • R-Value Testing
  • Asphalt and Concrete Coring
  • Aggregate Quality and Qualification Testing
  • Cleanness Value of Aggregate
  • California Bearing Ratio
  • Maximum Density for Soil Compaction
  • Sieve Analysis
  • Direct Shear Testing (Undisturbed and Remold)
  • Atterberg Limits
  • Expansion Index
  • Consolidation
  • Sand Equivalent and Durability Testing
  • Concrete and Masonry Compression Testing
  • Concrete Flexural Strength Testing
  • Concrete Shrinkage
  • Dry Density of Spray Applied Fire-Resistive Material
  • Mechanical Properties of Reinforcing Steel
  • Mechanical Properties of Steel Strand
  • Fiber Reinforced Polymer Tensile Testing
  • Shotcrete Compression and Nozzleman Grading
  • Masonry Block Conformance

Property Assessment Services

Building condition and property assessments providing capital planning and risk management for real estate transactions.

  • Building Condition Surveys
  • Core Asset Evaluation
  • Property Condition Assessment

Industries

Commercial · Education · Healthcare · Airports · Transportation · Multifamily Residential · Affordable Housing · Parks & Open Space · Infrastructure · Government · Arts & Culture

Projects

Directors Place

San Diego, CA · Commercial

Project details

NOVA performed a geotechnical investigation and provided special inspection and materials testing during the design and construction of a ground-up 149,747 sf, five-story warm-shell research and laboratory building with a split between life science research labs and office space.

UC San Diego Nuevo East and West Graduate Student Housing

San Diego, CA · Education · Client: University of California, San Diego

Project details

NOVA performed special inspection and materials testing for two design-build housing neighborhoods that achieved LEED Gold certification. Works spanned multiple residential buildings, multi-purpose gathering spaces, parking structures, and sustainable asphalt paving.

Veterans Home of California Skilled Nursing and Memory Care Facility

Yountville, CA · Healthcare · Client: Veterans Home of California

Project details

NOVA performed a geotechnical investigation and quality assurance during the design and construction of a 300,000 sf, five-story skilled nursing and memory care facility built on an 11-acre campus.

Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

San Diego, CA · Arts & Culture · Client: Port of San Diego

Project details

NOVA performed a geotechnical investigation and provided testing and inspection for the design and construction of an $85 million permanent year-round outdoor performance venue. The project features an acoustically engineered stage with a concert shell.