Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA · Education · Client: Old Dominion University
Project details
Geotechnical and testing services across 31 projects at Old Dominion University.

Local Experience, Local Team, Locally Focused
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.
AASHTO Accreditation Program (AAP) - Laboratory Accreditation · USACE Validated Laboratory
Extensive geotechnical investigation and analysis services backed by a certified laboratory and licensed engineering staff.
Geotechnical drilling and subsurface exploration services.
Initial site evaluations and general geotechnical studies to assess soil and subsurface conditions.
Engineering evaluations and design recommendations for shallow and deep foundations and specialty geotechnical applications.
Geotechnical investigations and studies specifically tailored for roads, highways, and transportation infrastructure.
Advanced AASHTO-certified and USACE-validated soils and concrete laboratory testing supporting quality control on construction projects.
AASHTO-certified and USACE-validated laboratory testing of soil samples to determine engineering properties.
Comprehensive laboratory analysis of concrete mixtures and materials to ensure compliance with project specifications.
Professional oversight and administrative services led by licensed professional engineers to deliver cost savings, ensure quality work, and manage risk.
Contractor-side testing and monitoring to ensure that materials and workmanship meet design specifications.
Owner-side oversight and verification to confirm that construction processes conform to project requirements.
Comprehensive technical management of engineering, testing, and inspection workflows.
Inspectors and technicians with the highest number of VDOT and ACI certifications and extensive local project experience.
Specialized building inspections conducted in accordance with the International Building Code requirements.
Field testing and monitoring of soils, concrete, and asphalt performed by VDOT-certified technicians.
On-site testing and evaluation of freshly mixed and hardened concrete by ACI-certified professionals.
Government · Federal · Transportation · Education · Bridges · Highways & Roads · Water Supply · Ports & Harbors · Industrial
Norfolk, VA · Education · Client: Old Dominion University
Geotechnical and testing services across 31 projects at Old Dominion University.
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