Engineering and Testing Services, Inc.

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About the firm

Engineering and Testing Services, Inc. (ETS) is a Hampton Roads-based geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing provider founded in 2002. ETS provides geotechnical investigations, special inspections, soils and concrete laboratory testing, and quality control and assurance services throughout Virginia and North Carolina. It maintains one of the most advanced AASHTO-certified and USACE-validated soils and concrete laboratories in the Mid-Atlantic region, and has served as an integral member of design teams on local, municipal, federal, and VDOT projects for over 21 years.

Established
2002
Team
Small
Firm type
Geotechnical Engineering · Materials Testing

Credentials

AASHTO Accreditation Program (AAP) - Laboratory Accreditation · USACE Validated Laboratory

Capabilities

Geotechnical Engineering

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Extensive geotechnical investigation and analysis services backed by a certified laboratory and licensed engineering staff.

  • Drilling Services

    Geotechnical drilling and subsurface exploration services.

  • Preliminary and General Studies

    Initial site evaluations and general geotechnical studies to assess soil and subsurface conditions.

  • Foundation and Specialty Services

    Engineering evaluations and design recommendations for shallow and deep foundations and specialty geotechnical applications.

  • Roadway and Transportation Studies

    Geotechnical investigations and studies specifically tailored for roads, highways, and transportation infrastructure.

Construction Materials Testing

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Advanced AASHTO-certified and USACE-validated soils and concrete laboratory testing supporting quality control on construction projects.

  • Soils Laboratory Testing

    AASHTO-certified and USACE-validated laboratory testing of soil samples to determine engineering properties.

  • Concrete Laboratory Testing

    Comprehensive laboratory analysis of concrete mixtures and materials to ensure compliance with project specifications.

Quality Control and Assurance

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Professional oversight and administrative services led by licensed professional engineers to deliver cost savings, ensure quality work, and manage risk.

  • Construction Quality Control

    Contractor-side testing and monitoring to ensure that materials and workmanship meet design specifications.

  • Construction Quality Assurance

    Owner-side oversight and verification to confirm that construction processes conform to project requirements.

  • Construction Project Management

    Comprehensive technical management of engineering, testing, and inspection workflows.

Special Inspection and Testing

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Inspectors and technicians with the highest number of VDOT and ACI certifications and extensive local project experience.

  • IBC Special Inspections

    Specialized building inspections conducted in accordance with the International Building Code requirements.

  • VDOT-Certified Field Testing

    Field testing and monitoring of soils, concrete, and asphalt performed by VDOT-certified technicians.

  • ACI-Certified Concrete Testing

    On-site testing and evaluation of freshly mixed and hardened concrete by ACI-certified professionals.

Industries

Government · Federal · Transportation · Education · Bridges · Highways & Roads · Water Supply · Ports & Harbors · Industrial

Projects

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA · Education · Client: Old Dominion University

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Geotechnical and testing services across 31 projects at Old Dominion University.

Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Expansion

Hampton Roads, VA · Transportation

Project details

Geotechnical and materials testing services for the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel expansion project.

Midtown Tunnel - Sparrows Point

Norfolk/Portsmouth, VA · Transportation

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Geotechnical and special inspection services for the Midtown Tunnel project.

Lake Kilby Water Treatment Plant

Suffolk, VA · Water Supply

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Geotechnical investigation and materials testing for the Lake Kilby Water Treatment Plant.

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