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The Beta Group

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About the firm

The Beta Group is a geotechnical and construction materials testing practice founded in 1997 and headquartered in Gretna, Louisiana. With 38 professionals across two Louisiana offices, it serves private-sector, industrial, and government clients throughout Louisiana and Mississippi. Core capabilities span geotechnical engineering, subsurface exploration, construction materials testing, steel and concrete inspection, forensic engineering, and construction project management. Accredited by the AASHTO Materials Reference Laboratory and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, its staff holds certifications from ACI, NICET, ICC, AWS, NACE, and LADOT. Over more than two decades, it has completed more than 6,000 projects - from bridge widenings and convention centers to schools and public infrastructure.

Established
1997
Team
Small
Firm type
Geotechnical Engineering · Materials Testing · Forensic Engineering

Credentials

AASHTO Materials Reference Laboratory (AMRL) Accreditation · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Accreditation · Louisiana Department of Transportation (LADOT) Certification

People

Murray WhitePresident / Quality Control Manager

John LaughlinVice President / Business Development

Roy A. GlapionVice President / Member

Alex JaramilloGeotechnical Engineer / Technical Manager

Hannah JenkinsProject Engineer

Steve McCannInspection Supervisor

Ace SalemSoils Lab Manager

Pamela GayAccounts Payable / Accounts Receivable

Derek ThorntonConcrete Lab Manager

Jasmine HarrisTechnician Supervisor / Dispatcher

Capabilities

Geotechnical Engineering

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Full-range geotechnical services including subsurface explorations, soil borings, soils laboratory testing, and engineering analyses for buildings, drainage structures, roads, and other civil projects. Engineering staff includes three professional engineers registered in Louisiana.

  • Pile Logging, Load Testing & Vibration Monitoring

    Inspection and logging of timber piles and other timber products, furnishing of calibrated hydraulic rams, pile load tests with formal reports signed by a registered engineer, and electronic construction vibration monitoring.

Construction Materials Testing

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Testing and inspection of construction materials to verify quality and specification compliance throughout all project phases, covering concrete, asphalt, steel, soil, and specialty materials.

  • Concrete Testing & Inspection

    Mix design review, plant and field quality control, pre- and post-placement inspection, aggregate and cementitious material sampling, post-tension and precast inspection, and mortar and grout testing by ACI-certified technicians.

  • Asphalt Testing & Inspection

    Mix design review, plant and field quality control, and materials sampling for asphalt paving, performed by qualified technicians including a state-certified asphalt plant inspector.

  • Steel & Weld Inspection

    Visual and non-destructive inspection of structural steel at site and shop, covering welded and bolted connections, steel and pipe coating sampling, welder certification, and ultrasonic and radiographic testing by AWS-certified technicians.

  • Aggregate & Soil Testing

    Laboratory and field testing of soils and aggregates to characterize material properties for foundation design and construction quality verification.

  • Vibration & Acoustic Monitoring

    Electronic monitoring of construction-induced ground vibrations and acoustic conditions.

  • Specialty Testing & Inspection

    Coating inspection, fire resistive material testing and inspection, timber inspection, and resident inspection services.

Forensic Engineering

Investigates failures and damage conditions for construction, materials, and infrastructure matters.

Construction Project Management

Supports construction project management alongside testing, inspection, and engineering work.

Light Construction

Provides light construction support connected to field testing and inspection assignments.

Industries

Government · Federal · Industrial · Infrastructure · Transportation · Bridges · Commercial · Education

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